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Non Preparation Porcelain Veneers
asked 1 year ago by notordinary89
Latest answer by Scott Young, DDS
Question viewed 401 times
Tags: gap
I'm thinking of getting non preperation porcelain veneers. But talking about non preperation veneers, what about the area between veneer and gingiva? Isn't there a little area, which isn't covered by the non prep veneer?
14 answers to Non Preparation Porcelain Veneers
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Non-prep veneers, porcelain veneers
Excellent thought. I totally agree with some of the other responses below. In addition, it is important to remember that not all cases are good non-prep cases. If you are pleased with the size and shape of your natural teeth, then using non-prep veneers may not be a good choice as they will make your teeth look bigger. This being said, many cases can benefit from combining non-prep with minimal prep veneers. Sometimes this can provide the touch that defines the...
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Ronald Konig DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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Non-Prep Veneers Not Always Wise
There is a time and place for non-prep veneers, but they are not right for many cases. They can look very natural for cases where the teeth are undersized and there are gaps between the teeth. Other than that, most cases will look better if minimal to moderate preparation of the teeth are done. If non-prep veneers are performed on cases where there is crowding it will look less than ideal. In fact, it can look awful by the standards of an experienced cosmetic dentist....
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Non Prep Veneers Have Their Place but not a Large Place!
The application of non prep veneers are best used on patients who have thinning slightly lingually offset teeth with slight gaps. A skilled cosmetic dentist can easily determine whether prepped or non prep veneers are best for you. I strongly believe that the use of prepped venners must be used when patients are expecting significant improvements in shade and overall contour in their smile. With proper treatment planning and the use of expert ceramists you will be able to gain a...
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Howard Perlmutter, DMD
Paramus Cosmetic Dentist
Paramus Cosmetic Dentist
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Non-prep porcelain veneer margin invisible
In general, a true non-preparation veneer should have its margin above the gumline and should be invisible to the naked eye. The space between the edge of the veneer and the gumline is just natural tooth and if it's not been prepared, is no different from any other tooth or tooth area in your mouth. See an example of a no-prep veneer in the link.
Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
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Non-prep veneers are right for only certain cases
The advantage of not preparing teeth is obvious and very good. The cases that work for prep-less are when natural teeth are undersized and/or have gaps between the teeth. In these cases, prepless veneers may be the very best treatment possible.
Prep-less candidates:
Patients with undersized teeth and/or gaps
Patients who desire only a small shade change
On the other hand, most other cases types benefit esthetically from some preparing of the...
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Not a fan of prepless veneers!
And here's why..When we prep a tooth for a veneer we are making room for the new layer of porcelain to cover the tooth. If we dont do that then the new veneer is simply glued onto the front of the tooth making it look and feel much thicker. Sometimes the upper lip even catches on the no prep veneers. Think about it..if you put down a new floor do you just cover up the old one? No! because along the edges there will be a big lip and everyone will trip over it..Same goes for veneers. we...
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Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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No prep veneers can fit in tight corners
The area you describe CAN be covered up with a veneer, but does take skill on the part of the dentist to place them well so that they are invisible. Veneers should be designed to cover the entire visible area of the teeth.
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No Prep Veneers
All veneers, including the no preparation variety should cover the entire face of the tooth. The edge should extend down to and perhaps slightly below the edge of the gums. A skilled dentist placing the no prep veneer at the gum line will use a diamond tip to gently blend the edge of the veneer into a seamless transition to the tooth surface under the gums. So long as you maintain healthy gums, you can avoid any recession that might make the transition visible.
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Marc Zive, DMD
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
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Non-Prep Veneers
When a patient comes to our office for a cosmetic consultation regarding veneers, we discuss all of the options available to them. Non-Prep Veneers is an option, but may not be the best treatment choice for every patient. At the consultation we listen to our patient's and find out what are their cosmetic goals. As a cosmetic dentist we are challenged to exceed the patient's aesthetic desires while providing the most conservative dental treatment...
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Randy Bryson, DMD
Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist
Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist
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Non-Prep Veneers
I have done non-prep veneers but am not convinced they are any better than traditional veneers.
As always, the skill of the dentist will determine the outcome. There are situations where non-prep veneers can be used successfully but the margin between the veneer and the tooth is the key.
As you age and depending on your oral hygiene and dental habits, your gum can shrink from the margins of all veneers. When you have recession and have changed...
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Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Will Non-Prep Porcelain Veneers Look Right?
The answer is it depends on how much of your smile you are changing, the skill Level of your cosmetic dentist, and how precise or high your expectations are.
Non-prep veneers can be a very mild way to make some major changes in your smile. There should be no gaps by the gum line.
You may want to discuss this further with your cosmetic dentist before you start. Great veneers and happy excited patients come from great communication.
Make sure they understand your...
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Prepless Veneers
No prep veneers requires an experienced cosmetic dentist, A skilled dentist will make the no prep veneer look natural and not bulky . So be sure to have a consultation with the dentist & have him show you his cases (photo's of patients) so you can make the right decision.
Lawrence Gilbert, DDS
Woodbury Cosmetic Dentist
Woodbury Cosmetic Dentist
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No Prep Veneers
Actually, prepless veneers can be placed anywhere on the tooth as long as the color is not to be changed much.
The edge can be made invisable to the eye. At the gum line, it is possible to place the edge (margin) just at the gumline or slighly below.
Mickey Bernstein, DDS
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
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Non-Prep Veneers
Great question! I always appreciate patients who think about their treatment and ask good questions. There should NOT be a space between the edge of the no-prep veneer and the gum tissue. The veneer should be at the same level as the gum tissue and when cemented will be slightly bulky in this area but a skilled cosmetic dentist will use eye magifiers and smooth this area so that it bleds nicely. This is a crucial step in any veneer technique but especially with no-prep veneers, this...
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Brad Lockhart, DDS
Tustin Cosmetic Dentist
Tustin Cosmetic Dentist
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