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Porcelain Veneer Liability Period?
I had 4 veneers installed 16 months ago. One has come off 8 times. It was lost and a replaced free of charge the fourth time it came off. It just came off again this weekend. Is the original dentist still responsible to recement the veneer and replace it if it is lost? If so, how long is he responsible? Even if his agreement says one year, shouldn't he still be responsible due to the ongoing issues? It came off the first time less than a month after the initial treatment. The other 3 are fine.
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palmer41420
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Porcelain Veneer Warranty Period?
Everyone's teeth and their dental work are unique. Each dentist will also have their own policy about how they stand behind their work (and for how long).
You sound frustrated that you have had your veneer off eight times. That concerns me. In general veneers are very reliable. There may be an issue with the bonding/adhesion process.
If you want the least expensive route, consider seeing the same dentist. Hopefully he can recement it again.
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Veneer has come off 8 times in less than a year and a half!
Obviously something is wrong with that particular tooth and veneer since the others the dentist placed are fine! But to answer your questions you presented, the dentist has no repsonsibility to replace a veneer or even recement a veneer without charging you. If you have an agreement in place that says one year, that is what he will stand by. He might have a moral responsibility, but not a legal one. Why not go to another dentist for a consultation regarding the problem you are having...
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Valencia Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain Veneer has Come Off 8 Times
Another possibility is that the tooth in question just does not have adequate enamel to bond to. In that case, you would need a full coverage crown.
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Warranty obligations
Dentists are not obligated to warranty work, but it makes good business sense to do so to a certain degree. We all have our opinions on what should be done and when.
When a veneer comes off, and it is NOT normal, it is often due to 3 things. First is the bite. If you grind your teeth, veneers are prone to fracture or come off. Second is prep design. Some preps are more retentive or have more surface area to hold onto. Prep-less style...
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Porcelain Veneer Liability Period
A porcelain veneer that has come off eight times in 16 months has an inherent problem. A porcelain veneer that comes off is usually either a bite problem and/or a bonding issue. Because it has come off eight times and hasn't broken it sounds like a bonding issue. Because the other three veneers are doing fine it must be something to do with the specific tooth. It could be the tooth was over prepared or it is being bonded to old restorations. Porcelain veneers work best when bonded to enamel....
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Tustin Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain Veneer Liability Period
Sorry you are having problems with a veneer continually coming off. I do not know the reasons why this is happening without seeing the actual case, but in no uncertain terms this is not normal. Veneer bonding is not 100% but it is pretty close. Each dentist is free to guarentee work however they choose, but in my office and most good cosmetic dentists I know this would be resolved with no additional charges asap.
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Porcelain Veneer Liability Period?
Every dentist is different, i can imagine what you are going through with this particular veneer. Many facts could make a veneer to come off, but if you have signed a contract that explains clearly any replacing and cementation at no charge, you should go with it. You can always go for a second opinion to find out why that tooth is giving you so much trouble.
According to insurance companies, a porcelain restoration should last between 5-7 years for them to give you coverage at all,...
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Fairfax Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain veneer debonding
The description of your problem with constant debonding of one porcelain veneer leads to a couple of concerns. The major problem as it sounds to me - is the bite relationship that are not corrected. Most likely (if it falls out 4 times) this is the feature of your occlusion, or side movements of the mandible, that can easily be corrected. Another reason can be a mistake during bonding process. In any way, the liability period is very specific in every dental office and is about 12 months in...
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