DENTAL VENEERS
Veneers offer patients the opportunity to improve the overall appearance of teeth and create a beautiful smile. Veneers have the ability to “dress-up” teeth and improve your smile. A natural looking smile is now achievable with veneers.
WHAT ARE VENEERS?
Veneers are thin porcelain or composite resin facings that are bonded to the front of teeth. They are between 0.3mm and 1mm thick and are often used as an alternative to crowns. They are extremely thin and in most cases require less of the natural tooth to be removed when compared to crowns. Veneers are strong and durable making them a popular cosmetic dental treatment for creating a beautiful smile.
There are two types of veneers – Porcelain and composite resin. Porcelain veneers are custom made and designed to be bonded to the front of the tooth and they look and feel natural. With CEREC advanced technology, we now make veneers at our premises in Indooroopilly and are ready in a single visit.
Composite resin are applied by the dentist layer by layer until the desired result is achieved and you get a toothlike look and feeling.
CAN I GET VENEERS ON THE SAME DAY?
Yes, at Heritage Dental Group in Indooroopilly, we now use CEREC CAD/CAM advanced technology to make single visit same day veneers and crowns. This computer based technology combines 3D Imaging, CADCAM software programme and a milling grinding machine to create toothlike restorations with incredible efficiency, precision and speed. Once tooth is prepared for veneer, then dentist will take digital impression with 3D Omnicam. The dentist will then design and finalise the restoration, which will be transmitted wirelessly to the CADCAM milling machine that will precisely make the restoration from porcelain blocks. The whole process is monitored by the dentist to ensure quality and efficiency at all times.
BENEFITS OF CEREC CAD/CAM VENEERS:
- No unpleasant impression material
- precise and efficient
- No follow-up appointment
- No bothersome temporary prosthesis
- CEREC uses stronger materials and advanced techniques
WHY I NEED VENEER?
Veneer can be the solution to a variety of dental problems. Some of these include:
- Crooked, oddly shaped or misaligned teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Broken, chipped or worn teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Permanently stained or discolored teeth
But if you are grinding your teeth, veneers are not a good option for you. Because persistent grinding can chip and break the veneers. Your dentist will suggest making a splint to diagnose the grinding and check your bite. Veneers can be applied to one or more teeth to match in with existing teeth or all visible teeth can be veneered to change the overall colour and shape of teeth.
BENEFITS OF VENEERS:
- Dark lines are unlikely to form around the veneer
- Translucency gives a much more natural look
- Cost effective treatment option
- When compared to other cosmetic work they often require less of the natural tooth to be removed
- In some cases, veneers can be used as an alternative to orthodontic treatment
- Following treatment, veneer require no additional maintenance other than regular good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups
ARE DENTAL VENEERS SAFE?
Dental veneers have been tried and tested. Our dentist will examine your teeth, check your eligibility for the veneers and provide you with other dental treatment options if veneers are not suitable for you eliminating all risks.
ARE THERE ALTERNATIVES TO DENTAL VENEERS?
There are other options and it really depends on what you want. If you want whiter and straighter teeth, we provide Zoom teeth whitening, Invisalign, dental bonding, crowns etc. as well.
For more information and your suitability for dental veneers, please contact our team at Heritage Dental Group Indooroopilly on 07 38783384 to book your Veneer consultation with Dr Singh.
WE PROMISE, “A GENTLE CARING DENTAL EXPERIENCE.”
References:
https://www.ada.org.au/Your-Dental-Health/Younger-Adults-18-30/Teeth-Whitening,-Crowns-and-Veneers
https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-au/explore/cerec.html