Porcelain veneers

Let’s explore the porcelain veneer. Porcelain veneers combine the esthetics of feldspathic porcelain with the strength of tooth bonding on tooth enamel. A skilled ceramist creates a thin covering of the tooth surface that improve color, shape, size and alignment of the teeth. Porcelain veneers are strong, durable and resistant to decay when bonded to etched enamel. The edge or margin of the veneer usually is placed at the level of the gum tissue, so there is no adverse affect on periodontal health.

If your teeth are significant misaligned, limited tooth movement with orthodontics (Invisalign) may improve the final porcelain veneer result. This prevents excessive removal of the enamel that exposes the underlying dentin. This is important because the bond strength to dentin is far below enamel, which can result in bonding failures.

The most important consideration – in any cosmetic endeavor, how much of my original tooth structure will remain? Before you decide, the ceramist can usually make a “mockup” of the proposed porcelain veneers prior to beginning treatment.

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