Hairline crack on new veneers, is this normal? (photos)

October 30, 2017
Asked By:mcdz in Orange County, CA

Hi, Just received veneers recently, and found that when light is shined on a couple of veneers, you can see what seems to be a hairline fracture/crack. However, under normal circumstances, it is invisible. Is this normal? Will there be complications a couple years down the line? I just want to make sure that structural integrity of the veneers aren't compromised. Thanks.

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