My dentist said it is a craze line in the porcelain and has not effect on the bonding of the veneer. She said they can last for many years and margins and tooth is sealed. I went to another dentist for second opinion he said the same thing, it is cosmetic and had no effect on the bonding of the veneer. You cannot see the crack, feel it, and it can only be seen if you shine a bright light on it. Do you agree?
Answer: Crack in veneer The strength of the veneer comes from it combining with the tooth structure underneath. If you took the original veneer and pressured it before it was fitted it would break easily. So in strength terms it does not make much difference. Natural teeth have crazing like this too, so you could argue that it makes it look like a really natural restoration.The real question is whether it troubles you and how you feel about this feature. You need to have a talk to your dentist about that and hopefully you will come to a healthy compromise. Good luck and kind regardsThomas Dey, BDS, MSc
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Answer: Crack in veneer The strength of the veneer comes from it combining with the tooth structure underneath. If you took the original veneer and pressured it before it was fitted it would break easily. So in strength terms it does not make much difference. Natural teeth have crazing like this too, so you could argue that it makes it look like a really natural restoration.The real question is whether it troubles you and how you feel about this feature. You need to have a talk to your dentist about that and hopefully you will come to a healthy compromise. Good luck and kind regardsThomas Dey, BDS, MSc
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September 29, 2017
Answer: Veneer If this is very superficial, it should be fine in terms of strength. However if this bothers you aesthetically, you should speak to your dentist about the possibility of replacing. Veneers are intended to be cosmetic, afterall.
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September 29, 2017
Answer: Veneer If this is very superficial, it should be fine in terms of strength. However if this bothers you aesthetically, you should speak to your dentist about the possibility of replacing. Veneers are intended to be cosmetic, afterall.
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September 29, 2017
Answer: Crack in the veneeer Hi:From the photo it appears that the crack may be superficial and should not effect the bonding tot he tooth. However, make sure it is notated in your chart that there is a crack and you reported it to the dentist right away.Best,Dr. Maddahi
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September 29, 2017
Answer: Crack in the veneeer Hi:From the photo it appears that the crack may be superficial and should not effect the bonding tot he tooth. However, make sure it is notated in your chart that there is a crack and you reported it to the dentist right away.Best,Dr. Maddahi
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Crazy Veneer Yes, it is most likely a craze line, or white line as we see in natural teeth and could happen over years no matter what. Since this was performed recently and if it is noticeable cosmetically, it probably should be replaced. Veneers are not placed for strength but for cosmetics. If it is not serving it's intended purpose cosmetically, it should be replaced soon since it is new.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Crazy Veneer Yes, it is most likely a craze line, or white line as we see in natural teeth and could happen over years no matter what. Since this was performed recently and if it is noticeable cosmetically, it probably should be replaced. Veneers are not placed for strength but for cosmetics. If it is not serving it's intended purpose cosmetically, it should be replaced soon since it is new.
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Answer: Crack in a veneer You have a good eye to find that crack. Twice I have had veneers crack when delivering which caused me significant concern. I left them in place and they were fine ten years later. I wouldn't worry about it and wouldn't recommend redoing the process unless the crack stains. Dr. Neal
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Answer: Crack in a veneer You have a good eye to find that crack. Twice I have had veneers crack when delivering which caused me significant concern. I left them in place and they were fine ten years later. I wouldn't worry about it and wouldn't recommend redoing the process unless the crack stains. Dr. Neal
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