What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic that bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity and versatility.
Placing custom veneers requires a high degree of technical skill as well as attention to cosmetic detail. We place veneers routinely, and design each case individually to match and enhance the characteristics of each patient’s smile.
Will they look like normal teeth?
When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.
How durable are porcelain veneers?
With proper care, porcelain veneers will brighten your smile for well over a decade.
Dr. Nader Ehsani will ensure that your veneers are crafted from the highest quality porcelains and are bonded with the most advanced and proven materials available.
Refraining from using your veneers as tools to open and cut things will prolong their life, and if accidental breakage or damage occurs, it is usually possible to replace only the veneer involved.
Composite Veneers
Direct composite veneers are thin layers of composite resin material that are applied directly to your teeth. This procedure requires minimal tooth preparation and is considered minimally invasive.
Indirect composite veneers, on the other hand, involve a similar tooth preparation process as direct veneers, but the veneers themselves are custom-made outside of the mouth, either in your dentist’s office or a dental laboratory. Temporary veneers are provided until the indirect veneers are ready. During the subsequent appointment, the indirect veneers are bonded to your teeth using adhesive.
While both types of veneers offer cosmetic enhancement, indirect composite veneers typically provide greater durability and resistance to fractures compared to direct veneers. However, they often come with a higher cost.
