After regretably having my tooth drilled and filled 10 years ago to cover a white patch on my tooth. I have now been left with a terrible yellowy darkened tooth after the composite has been changed numerous times. It has been suggested i now veneer it using one of the best ceramicist in the US..my question is, will a single veneer still match my teeth in 15 years time or will i still be left with mismatched teeth
June 30, 2017
Answer: Single Veneers It is very hard to predict if your single veneer will match in 15 years, but most likely the shades will not match. Even using the best ceramist in the world it will still be difficult to get a perfect color match. I would expect multiple visits with your dentist where the veneer will need to be sent back to the ceramist for color modifications before the veneer will be permanently cemented. In addition, our teeth do not stay the same color as we age, and over time you will most likely develop a color mismatch. You can use tooth whitening procedures to try to keep all the teeth all the same color, but you will need to be consistent and may need to whiten often. Another option is to treat the front two teeth instead of just the one. I always try to work in pairs, and keep the smile as symmetrical as possible. Even though porcelain is very "life like" it still has a slightly different shine and texture than natural teeth. I know this is not the most conservative option, but in my experience it is often the best option to achieve the desired goals of the patient. I would talk to your dentist to discuss options between 1 and 2 veneers.
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Single Veneers It is very hard to predict if your single veneer will match in 15 years, but most likely the shades will not match. Even using the best ceramist in the world it will still be difficult to get a perfect color match. I would expect multiple visits with your dentist where the veneer will need to be sent back to the ceramist for color modifications before the veneer will be permanently cemented. In addition, our teeth do not stay the same color as we age, and over time you will most likely develop a color mismatch. You can use tooth whitening procedures to try to keep all the teeth all the same color, but you will need to be consistent and may need to whiten often. Another option is to treat the front two teeth instead of just the one. I always try to work in pairs, and keep the smile as symmetrical as possible. Even though porcelain is very "life like" it still has a slightly different shine and texture than natural teeth. I know this is not the most conservative option, but in my experience it is often the best option to achieve the desired goals of the patient. I would talk to your dentist to discuss options between 1 and 2 veneers.
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