Veneer

Veneer is an extremely thin ceramic layers with which aesthetic problems in the front teeth can be corrected. A tooth’s color, shape, or size can be altered with these thin layer, but they can even be used to eliminate gaps between teeth.

What does direct and indirect veneer mean?

Direct veneer: During the production of a direct veneer, a layer of high-luster, composite filling material is placed in a perfectly-fitting layer onto the prepared tooth. It is suitable for small correction. This type of veneer is prepared by the dentist and the treatment takes one sitting.

Indirect veneer: In contrast, the indirect veneer is created by the dental technician based on a previously created mold. Before making the mold, a small amount of the tooth’s top frontal layer needs to be filed down. The completed shell is secured to the prepared tooth with a special dental glue.

When is a ceramic veneer necessary?

• to fill gaps between teeth
• to correct teeth with discoloration from prior root treatments
• in the case of chipped front teeth
• to correct flaws in enamel

The color and translucency of ceramic veneer is the same as that of natural teeth, therefore we can recreate a natural toothline with this treatment.

When is a veneer not recommended?

• grinding of teeth in one’s sleep
• various misalignments in one’s bite
• poor dental hygiene
• inflamed, untreated gums