I have a dental implant on tooth number 10. My 2 front teeth are chipped and worn so they are misshapen. It’s been recommended that I get porcelain veneers on teeth 6-9 and 11 and get a new crown over the implant on 10. Would it be possible to make the veneers and the crown match if I get this all done at the same time? My concern is the veneers all match, but the crown would look different.
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Porcelain veneers can be bonded to dentin and to composite resin! However if the enamel is removed, and you have only dentin, the bond is not as strong!It does not matter that your dentist placed composite resin first, to dentin, and now we bond the veneer to composite! the fact remains that ...
Temporary veneers can come off with chewing gum, sticky food or can fracture if chewing on hard food. Your temporary veneers are safe with kissing. Just keep in mind that temporary veneers are thinner than say temporary crowns and use your discretion.
Hi Haleena! As long as your periodontal disease is stable, you should be able to get veneers. Periodontal disease is a condition that does not go away, but it can be kept under control. If your gums are sensitive, you may want to do a gum graft. If they feel fine than I would...
