I am getting veneers on my upper 10 front teeth and 10 crowns in my lower 10. It seems they removed an awful lot if tooth structure. Especially since my teeth weren't that bad to begin with. I don't know what is normal and what is good or bad. I would really appreciate opinions. Thanks!
January 9, 2016
Answer: Crown preparation with too much reduction? It is difficult to tell from the pictures you posted but it looks like the upper teeth were either prepped for crowns or three quarter crowns. Veneers require minimal reduction to change the shape, color and size of teeth. They are a thin layer of porcelain and can be as thin as a contact. Crowns or caps cover the entire tooth with a lot more reduction needed.
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January 9, 2016
Answer: Crown preparation with too much reduction? It is difficult to tell from the pictures you posted but it looks like the upper teeth were either prepped for crowns or three quarter crowns. Veneers require minimal reduction to change the shape, color and size of teeth. They are a thin layer of porcelain and can be as thin as a contact. Crowns or caps cover the entire tooth with a lot more reduction needed.
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January 8, 2016
Answer: Removal of tooth structure Wow! your top teeth have not been prepped for veneers. They have been prepped for crowns. Veneers don't need much removal of tooth structure, they are generally pretty conservative if done correctly. They cover the just the front surface of the tooth, and wrap slightly around the back. If you are not satisfied with your results, show these photos to your next dentist, so he/she can be careful when removing the crowns. Make sure you do your research and choose a dentist that is very experienced with cosmetic dentistry.Additionally, from your before photo, I can see that you are a heavy grinder. Make sure you get a night guard to protect your teeth and restorations!
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January 8, 2016
Answer: Removal of tooth structure Wow! your top teeth have not been prepped for veneers. They have been prepped for crowns. Veneers don't need much removal of tooth structure, they are generally pretty conservative if done correctly. They cover the just the front surface of the tooth, and wrap slightly around the back. If you are not satisfied with your results, show these photos to your next dentist, so he/she can be careful when removing the crowns. Make sure you do your research and choose a dentist that is very experienced with cosmetic dentistry.Additionally, from your before photo, I can see that you are a heavy grinder. Make sure you get a night guard to protect your teeth and restorations!
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