Can Veneers and Crowns Be Removed?

Since veneers are bonded in place, the only predictable way to remove them is to cut them off. As such, you should consider veneers as permanent and not reversible in a traditional sense.  When cutting off veneers, the enamel underneath will be "scored" or scratched up.  Normally, this is to the degree that they are irreversibly damaged and a new set of veneers would be needed.  If they are removed because you don't like the way they look, then this won't be an issue as a new set will be placed.A well trained and experienced cosmetic dentist involves the patient in the process.  This ensures that the desired outcome is achieved and nothing is left to "chance".

IThe only veneers that are considered a "reversible" procedure would be a "No-Prep" Veneer.  Technically you could remove a no-prep veneer and get back to your virgin tooth structure.  Crowns are not "Reversible".   I am assuming by your question when you say "Can veneers and crowns be removed" that this is what you're getting at.   There are ways to ENSURE you'll like them before getting them bonded in place.  On our website, you can see our process for placing veneers which includes 1) Diagnostic wax-up (which you're involved in the process) for picking the general look , length and shape, etc.   2) Temporaries that you wear:  This "look" of the temporaries is predicated from the diagnostic wax-up (another process you're involved in).  3) The try-in of the permanent restorations (veneers or crowns) with try-in paste BEFORE they're bonded in place.  

ALL 3 of the aforementioned steps help ENSURE you'll love the new look of your investment. 

 

Hope this helps

 

Peter D Boulden, DMD, FACE, FIADFE, FAGD

3189 Maple Drive NE

Atlanta, GA 30305

Removing any permanently cemented dental restoration (crown, veneers, inlays etc.) is a tedious and unpleasant task. You should be aware that it will most likely also alter the preparation of the teeth and reduce additional tooth structure. In the case of changing porcelain laminate veneers, the additional preparation that is necessary should not compromise the final result of replacement veneers, but this should be avoided at all possible since any additional preparation could result in sensitivity and/or trauma to the teeth.