What Criteria Makes Porcelain Veeners an Option for Some People?

Porcelain Veneers are great tools that can be used to enhance someone appearance but there are times when someone may not be a candidate. These include: Uncontrolled Gum disease - Poor periodontal (gums) condition Too much bone loss Lack of back teeth to balance the bite. This will create too much pressure and stress on the veneers since too much chewing pressure will be applied to them. This can be avoided by replacing the back teeth with... more

One fo the main reasons someone would not be a good candidate for porcelain veneers is they have a "parafuncitonal" habit (ie clenching or grinding). Another reason is not enough good tooth structure remains after preparing the tooth. IF a tooth has a lot of filling material it may be a poor candidate for veneers and you would want to place a crown instead. The patient expectations may tell us if someone is not a candidate for veneers as well.

Porcelain veneers are the best cosmetic option to improve the appearance of one's smile. It is a very predictable treatment option in most cases. As long as as they are done by an experienced professional the look is very natural and pleasing. Porcelain veneers can last up to 20 years. All of above said assumes the case was diagnosed right. In general, porcelain veneers is my first choice (over crowns) on the lower front teeth in most cases. There are situations, where porcelain... more