Porcelain veneers for tooth grinders

Nighttime grinding and bruxism cause tooth wear This patient was a heavy bruxer. She guestimated that she had worn at least 25 night guards over most of her adult life. Over the years, this patient had many dental procedures done including composite bonding to fix a chip, veneers on her cuspids (eye teeth) to brighten them, and crowns on both the upper right and left posterior teeth. The dental work was all competently done and was capable of lasting for many more years of service. The problem was that the old restorations did not look nice. They did not match and did not compliment her smile. Bruxism Veneers - Replacing lost tooth length New porcelain technology has an answer for nightime grinders. E Max porcelain can be used in a monolithic form (one layer) that is very strong and unlikely to chip. This resident was referred to Dr. Fondriest by her general dentist for a second opinion and treatment.