I have got 2 veneers done recently on my 2 front teeth. the left veneer however seems to have a slight gap between it and the gum line, I'm afraid decay might get in this small gap and cause decay. Do you think from this picture i should be worried?
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Answer: I have a gap in my veneer should I be worried ?
The new omnicam by CEREC is now out which I have been using for 3 months very nice, new lava crowns are another options. In most cases from your description don't be worried about loosing tooth structure remove the tooth decay and restore the tooth with composite filling, crown, or CEREC good...
Judging based on your photo, it would be very difficult to get you the desired result of enlarging your short teeth and getting good proportions without a few recommended steps. The first step is always to have your bite evaluated by a cosmetic dentist that specializes (has taken...
The "dip/crease" at the porcelain laminate veneer margin on the lingual (inside) surface of the tooth is often a sign of an open or poorly adapted veneer margin. This can happen if the veneer was manufactured with a "short margin" or there was too much composite resin luting cement used in the...