Can I replace my crowned front teeth with Lumineers or Veneers? (photos)

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My two front teeth are crowns,I hate them can I replace them with Lumineers or veneers??

Scott Greenhalgh, DDS · Answer

Great cosmetic dentistry is designed to create a result you love. When you love your smile, you smile huge and naturally, and the people around you perceive you as happy and confident.When you dislike your crowns, you don't smile the same way. The people around you may not treat you the same way either.Find the best cosmetic dentist around you and discuss what you don't like. He can help you sort out the right answer. It will probably be that you need new crowns. What they are made from is not really that important. Your cosmetic dentist will choose what you need so that you get a wonderful result.Step One: Make a short list of what you don't like in your smileStep Two: Search for the best cosmetic dentist around you. These are not easy cases, but an exceptional cosmetic dentist WILL create a great result. Don't compromise here.Step Three: Review your list with the cosmetic dentist. Listen that they understand you. Listen to hear that they are addressing your concerns.Step Four: Begin. Even the temporaries ought to show signs of improvement. Keep communication open about any questions or concerns.Step Five: Take someone with you to the fitting or seating appointment. Make sure you both like how the final crowns look on you BEFORE they are cemented in. This is the final quality control point.Step Six: Once they have settled in, continue to communicate with your cosmetic dentist about any initial minor concerns. Great practices also have great follow up.There is no reason why you can't have a fantastic smile!

Norman Huefner, DDS · Answer

No, once your teeth have had crowns, then you must have crowns again, as veneers only cover the front of your teeth, and crowns your entire teeth.  Since the whole tooth has been prepared (drilled on), then veneers are not an option.However, I see your reason for wanting your crowns replaced.  It appears that you have the "standard" type of crown, porcelain fused to metal.  I see a dark line around the crowns near the gums.  A better, more esthetic restoration would be "all ceramic" crowns with no metal underneath.  My favorite types of porcelain for this is Emax and Empress.  Your dentist should be able to eliminate the dark line around the gums and your resulting crowns will look much more natural!You might be very interested in reading the web link below that describes situations very similar to yours and how the patient was treated.

A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended · Answer

There are lots of good options for your smile but, unfortunately
once the teeth have been crowned, veneers are no longer an option. Teeth that
have been crowned have been prepared on all surfaces of the tooth and usually all the enamel on the teeth has been removed. Veneers are much thinner and only
cover the front and possibly some of the side of the teeth.  It appears
from your pictures that you have PFM (porcelain fused to metal crowns). PFM
crowns have a metal substructure with porcelain veneered over it. These crowns
sometimes appear dark around the margin because of that metal. The good news is that crowns can be very cosmetic if done properly.  There are currently
a wide variety of all porcelain crowns that would greatly improve your smile
and eliminate the dark shadows.  Before you do anything I would consult a cosmetic dentist about your smile and about what the best answer would be.

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