Laminates and Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a rapid, aesthetic, and safe way to correct unattractive front teeth. Porcelain veneers correct heavy permanent stains, teeth that are crooked, disproportionate, small (with spaces), and structurally damaged. Porcelain veneers are shells of ceramic material that can be chemically bonded to tooth structure. Porcelain veneers are the primary treatment modality for the popular extreme makeovers. Laminates and veneers are practiced at smile'n'shine dental care center by a team of cosmetic dentists and we have achieved tremendous results both with porcelain as well as composite laminates.

Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length.

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.

What Types of Problems Do Dental Veneers Fix?

Veneers are routinely used to fix:

What Are the Advantages of Dental Veneers?

Veneers offer the following advantages:

This patient had considered porcelain veneers for a long time. He didn't like the spaces, his small teeth, the shade, and the irregular gumline and tooth size. The new porcelain veneers addressed all his concerns.
   
The clinical images below show different views of the same porcelain veneers: