Dental Veneers, instant
orthodontic program "The Dental Extreme Makeover"
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. These shells are bonded to the front
of the teeth changing their color, shape,
size or length and resulting in an improved
appearance.
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.
What Types of Problems Do Dental Veneers Fix?
Veneers are routinely used to fix:
Teeth that are discolored ? Either because
of root canal treatment; stains from
tetracycline
or other drugs, excessive fluoride or other
causes; or the presence of
large resin fillings that have discolored
the tooth
Teeth that are worn down
Teeth that are chipped or broken
Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly
shaped (for example, have craters or
bulges in them)
Teeth with gaps between them (to close the
space between these teeth)
Veneers offer the following advantages:
They provide a natural tooth appearance.
Gum tissue tolerates porcelain well.
Porcelain veneers are stain resistant.
The color of a porcelain veneer can be selected
such that it makes dark teeth
appear whiter.
Veneers offer a conservative approach to changing
a tooth's color and shape-
veneers generally don't require the extensive
shaping prior to the procedure that
crowns
do, yet offer a stronger, more esthetic alternative
to bonding.
Do Dental Veneers Require Special
Care?
No. Continue to follow good oral hygiene practices
including brushing and flossing as you normally
would.
What's the Procedure for Getting a Porcelain
Veneer?
The procedure usually requires two trips
to the dentist? One for a consultation and
two to make and apply the veneers. The procedure
itself involves several steps. These are:
diagnosis and treatment planning, preparation,
and bonding. It is important to note that
one tooth or many teeth can simultaneously
undergo the veneering process described
below.
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- Diagnosis
and treatment planning. This
first step involves active participation
between you and our cosmetic dentist.
Explain to your dentist the result that
you are trying to achieve. During this
appointment your dentist will examine
your teeth to make sure dental veneers
are appropriate for you and discuss
what the procedure will involve and
some of its limitations. We also may
take x-rays and possibly make impressions
of your mouth and teeth.
- Preparation. To prepare
a tooth for a veneer, We will remove
about 0.5-1.0 millimeter of enamel from
the tooth surface, which is an amount
nearly equal to the thickness of the
veneer to be added to the tooth surface.
Before trimming off the enamel, We will
decide the need for a local anesthetic
to numb the area. Next, We will make
a model or impression of your teeth.
This model is sent out to our in-house
dental laboratory, which in turn constructs
your veneer. It usually takes 5-7 days
in this process. For very unsightly
teeth, temporary dental veneers can
be placed for no additional cost.
- Bonding. Before the
dental veneer is permanently cemented
to your tooth, we will temporarily place
it on your tooth to examine its fit
and color. We will repeatedly remove
and trim the veneer as needed to achieve
the proper fit; the veneer color can
be adjusted with the shade of cement
to be used. Next, to prepare your tooth
to receive the veneer, your tooth will
be cleaned and polished ? which roughens
the tooth to allow for a strong bonding
process. A special cement is applied
to the veneer and the veneer is then
placed on your tooth. Once properly
position on the tooth, We will apply
a special light beam to the dental veneer,
which activates chemicals in the cement
causing it to harden or cure very quickly.
The final steps involve removing any
excess cement, evaluating your bite
and making any final adjustments in
the veneer as necessary |
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Our Smile Makeover
"INSTANT ORTHO PROGRAM"
| Case
1 |
: Smile
Makeover |
| Treatment |
: 6 porcelain veneers |
| Working period |
: 3 visits in 7 days |
| Cost |
: 48,000 baht
(approx.US$1,200) |
| Date |
: November 1st,
2004 |
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| Case
2 |
: Crooked
upper front teeth |
| Treatment |
: 10 porcelain veneers |
| Working period |
: 3 visits in 10 days |
| Cost |
: 80,000 baht (approx.US$2,000) |
| Date |
: November 28th, 2004 |
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| Case
3 |
: Short
teeth |
| Treatment |
: Laser Gum Surgery with
4 porcelain veneers |
| Working period |
: 4 visits in 12 days. |
| Cost |
: 36,000 baht (approx.US$900) |
| Date |
: December 15th, 2004 |
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| Case
4 |
: Smile
Makeover |
| Treatment |
: 6 upper porcelain veneers
with
4 upper porcelain
crowns. |
| Working period |
: 4 visits in 10 days. |
| Cost |
: 88,000 baht (approx.US$2,200) |
| Date |
: January 30th, 2005 |
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