When Should Cracked Veneers Be Replaced?

September 6, 2009
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I had an accident 8 years ago and to fix the "monstor teeth" that resulted, I had 6 porcelain veneers on my front teeth--top & bottom. Resulting in a dozen veneers, plus 2 crowns to fix the 2 shattered back teeth. Now 8 years later I seem to be having a problem with breakdown of those handcrafted lab manufactured veneers. 

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November 9, 2009

Answer: Replace when broken

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November 9, 2009

Answer: Replace when broken

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Replace cracked veneers only if it is a cosmetic failure

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Replace cracked veneers only if it is a cosmetic failure

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