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Should I Switch out my Veneers for Crowns?
I had all front 6 teeth veenered about 6 years ago. They have at one time or another broke off (about 4 of them). My left front tooth veneer has broke off again for the 3rd time. My teeth behind the veneers have also darkened and you can see their outline through the veneer in bright light or sunshine, making the veneer darker overall, in a way. I'm thinking of just going to a crown everytime a veneer breaks again. Is this a good choice?
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TETE
in San Francisco, CA
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Switch Veneers for crowns
I personally have my own Veneers for 20 years. In my opinion the cases that seem to last the longest are due to the following reasons: 1. Enamel only preparation. When a minimal amount of tooth is removed the bond is more predictable and these restorations have less problems than those where a large amount of tooth structure was removed. 2. A favorable bite. Chewing is not static but dynamic. Those Veneers that seem to chip usually have some bite problem that has not been diagosed...
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New York Cosmetic Dentist
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In your case, crowns may be better
Veneers, in most cases, are the most esthetic and the most conservative restoration possible. In your case, veneers haven't been a successful restoration - and possibly for several reasons. It sounds like your bite may be problematic, especially if you continue to breakoff veneers.
I would recommend that you consider having your case carefully evaluated for bite problems - first. It's called occlusion, and that may be why your veneers are breaking. That...
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Plano Cosmetic Dentist
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Should I Change My Veneers to Crowns
After reading your question, it seems to me that your veneers are breaking due to an underlying "bite" problem. Veneers are great restorations, but when placed into a destructive bite are prone to fracturing. Do you grind your teeth at night? If the answer is yes, then you must wear a night guard to protect the porcelain. Do you have a severe overbite? Significant overbites can be tough on veneers if they are not placed out of the way of where the majority...
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Find out the reasons for Veneer failure!
In your specific case of veneers regularly breaking or popping off sounds like a bite or Occlusal problem or perhaps a preparation and or bonding problem. Either way, before your case is redone your bite should be carefully evaluated for parafunctional habits or too much stress placed on your front teeth during function. If Occlusal problems are present it may be in your best interest to change your approach to Full coverage Porcelain crowns. Even before this approach is considered ...
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Paramus Cosmetic Dentist
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Bad veneer result. Change veneers to crowns.
Sounds like you had a poor job done or you were not a good candidtate for veneers to begin with. It would be healthier if you just did veneers again, but do them right.
Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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Why are your veneers breaking off?
The first thing that I would wonder about is why your veneers keep breaking off. Under normal circumstances and done with proper technique, veneers can last 15 to 20 years or longer. When veneers break or come off there has to be a reason for it. It could be related to excess bite forces being put on the teeth that need to be managed, bonding technique, aggressive tooth preparations that don't leave enough enamel for bonding, or a combination of some of these. ...
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Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers popping off is not normal
Veneers coming of can be a common occurance in a dental office that is new to smile makeovers or simply lacks the skills or experience. A lot of factors go into a successful veneer case, including material selected (type of porcelain or resin), bonding agent ("glue") and the bite. If your occlusion (bite) is parafunctional, veneers will pop off or break. It is possible that an equilibrated, or balanced, bite will help.
Replacing veneers with crowns is...
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