I loved my temporary veneers, but not happy with permanent. How can I explain this to my dentist? (teeth names and look) (photo)

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Hi there, I got temporary veneers which I absolutely loved and asked to match them the same. But when the permanent ones went in the shapes are all different and doesn’t suit me. I feel like they are wide. Can you please help me figure out what teeth and why it looks so different so I can explain to my dentist in dental terms? Thank you

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

Sorry to hear that you do not like your permanent veneers.  I also like the temporaries better.  From the picture that you sent, the permanent ones look much bulkier , I like the look of #7 the right lateral incisor much better, the tooth is more slender and tapered, it is much wider in the permanents.  In general I just think the temps are more esthetically pleasing.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:There seems to be a discrepancy in the size of the front four teeth between the temporary and the permanent veneers.  The final veneers seem to be slightly wider.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

Michael D. Kosdon, DDS · Answer

Thanks for the question and posting the pictures!I agree, your temps look thinner and less bulky. The color looks lighter as well. Your dentist should be able to see this as well. A skilled cosmetic dentist can re-contour the porcelain and reshape it to look more like the temps. Good luck!

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