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What Happens to a Veneer over Time?

asked 1 year ago by los angeles3933 in new york, ny
Latest answer by M. Andrew Atwood, DDS
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Tags: chipped tooth, duration, last, long-term, longevity

I am getting one veneer on my severly chipped front tooth due to trauma last month. MY dentist told me it will last about 10 years. What happens to the veneer after 10 years? Does it fall off or chip? Also, is a porcelain crown stronger than a veneer?

8 answers to What Happens to a Veneer over Time?

Porcelain is porcelain and can break

Everything has a life expectancy and can break and wear down. It is important to know that, but what can you do about it? I feel like it is best most of the time to conserve tooth structure and doing a crown doesn't do that. If the veneer is going to remove a significant amount of tooth structure then a 3/4 crown or full crown may be acceptable too. The only reason to do a full crown is if they are not confident about the bond and need the mechanical retention it offers, or that the bite... more

M. Andrew Atwood, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist

Strength and Life Expectancy of a Veneer

The strength of the porcelain between a veneer and a crown is no different. The remaining tooth structure left after the trauma will determine how much coverage should be needed. Veneers have been on my patients teeth since the mid 80's. The average life of a veneer is 10 – 15 years. With proper care, a veneer can last indefinitely. Patient follow through as well as strict adherence to care instructions is a must! This would include no nail biting, consistent wearing of a night... more

Benjamin S. Fiss, DDS
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist

What's the life span of a veneer?

Most porcelain veneers nowadays are made from porcelain that is as strong as, or stronger, than your natural tooth. The bonding agents we use are the best they've ever been. That being said, the weakest part of any restoration is the cement bond where the restoration (veneer, crown, filling) and the tooth meet. As that breaks down over time, the veneer or crown could debond and either fracture or fall off, although this is quite rare. I would always choose to... more

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist

Crowns vs. veneers

A Veneer is used when the back of the tooth is intact and retention will not be a problem due to the size of the tooth or the extent of the current decay. A crown is used when the bite is heavy or crown is short or severe decay requires more tooth structure removal. Either one will last for 10-20 years or more if well taken care of. People who smoke, drink coffee and tea and soda or have dry mouth from medications will probably be replacing their dental work more often than those who... more

Randall LaFrom, DDS
San Jose Cosmetic Dentist

Veneers can last you a very long time

Veneers are the strongest ceramic restoration that we as dentists can offer patients. In many instances, when porcelain is bonded to enamel, the strength of the tooth can actually increase! When considering veneers, it is important that your dentist makes sure that your bite protects the veneer against failure. This can happen if an opposing tooth hits the veneer "early" when chewing. If your bite is correctly adjusted, then the success rate of the veneer increases. If... more

Michael Gulizio, DMD, MS
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist

Why does a Veneer fail?

Porcelain Veneers are my favorite solution to most dental problems when appropriate. They are also the longest lasting restoration in my arsenal except cast gold. When placed properly, Veneers should be durable and esthetic. Over time the gum will recede on some people with any restoration, but it is less noticeable with a veneer.

Mickey Bernstein, DDS
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist

10-20 Years is a normal lifespan for Veneers..

Nothing will happen to the older veneer. It starts getting decay around it and usually the gum recedes a little in that amount of time so it fails cosmeticallly. I've had mine for 20 years and I still get complements..

Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

Porcelain veneers can last a very long time

If there is enough tooth structure remaining, a veneer is a great option. If you grind your teeth, then the veneer could chip, but so could a crown. Since tooth structure still remains, enamel could decay and get a cavity, so it is still important to brush and floss like normal. If very little tooth structure remains, and only a dentist can determine this, then a full crown would be needed. It isn't any better than a veneer, but has more surface area to hold onto.... more

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

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