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
Answer: Is a veneer to tooth match even possible? Your question is one that comes up all the time, and the answers from my dental colleagues are all correct. I write to add this one additional point. Teeth are made of two very different materials (enamel and dentine) layered one on top of the other. Added to this structure are the food stains and structural loads of life. Whitening teeth corrects the staining part, but the other physical changes still go a long way to make tooth look unique - they will chip, crack and wear. Porcelain, of all the different types can be made to look very similar to natural teeth in some circumstances but cannot recreate that everywhere under all lighting conditions. From indoor fluorescent lighting to daylight/overcast/night lighting/stadium/museum/restaurant - the list is endless. There will always be times when the 'perfectly' matched tooth will look slightly wrong or fake over the course of your week even when the veneer is first fitted. This is why many dentists insist on either 2, 4 or 6 are the minimum number. My aim is to always make clients look natural so I have to be honest that an artificial material will struggle depending on how demanding the client is. Having said that, ending at a strong delineating point is a good idea. Your front two incisors have their own space, but that space is strongly influenced by the two teeth either side (the laterals). Stopping at the front four can be a safe compromise as the canines look so different in shape/colour/texture that changes over time will be less obvious to most of the people you meet and to yourself I believe. Conversely - if you do only have one veneer done and you have to change it in 15 years, you will have spent less on the treatment in total and affected/removed less tooth structure in total - as long as you understand the limitations of what that means. Hope that this helps you to decide Kind regards Thomas Dey BDS, MSc
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Answer: Is a veneer to tooth match even possible? Your question is one that comes up all the time, and the answers from my dental colleagues are all correct. I write to add this one additional point. Teeth are made of two very different materials (enamel and dentine) layered one on top of the other. Added to this structure are the food stains and structural loads of life. Whitening teeth corrects the staining part, but the other physical changes still go a long way to make tooth look unique - they will chip, crack and wear. Porcelain, of all the different types can be made to look very similar to natural teeth in some circumstances but cannot recreate that everywhere under all lighting conditions. From indoor fluorescent lighting to daylight/overcast/night lighting/stadium/museum/restaurant - the list is endless. There will always be times when the 'perfectly' matched tooth will look slightly wrong or fake over the course of your week even when the veneer is first fitted. This is why many dentists insist on either 2, 4 or 6 are the minimum number. My aim is to always make clients look natural so I have to be honest that an artificial material will struggle depending on how demanding the client is. Having said that, ending at a strong delineating point is a good idea. Your front two incisors have their own space, but that space is strongly influenced by the two teeth either side (the laterals). Stopping at the front four can be a safe compromise as the canines look so different in shape/colour/texture that changes over time will be less obvious to most of the people you meet and to yourself I believe. Conversely - if you do only have one veneer done and you have to change it in 15 years, you will have spent less on the treatment in total and affected/removed less tooth structure in total - as long as you understand the limitations of what that means. Hope that this helps you to decide Kind regards Thomas Dey BDS, MSc
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Will a single veneer match in 15 years Hi:This is a great but difficult question to answer. The main worry is the staining of your own natural teeth in the next 15 years that can cause the mismatch.Best,Dr. Maddahi
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Will a single veneer match in 15 years Hi:This is a great but difficult question to answer. The main worry is the staining of your own natural teeth in the next 15 years that can cause the mismatch.Best,Dr. Maddahi
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Will a single veneer match in 15 years The enamel on our teeth undergoes a constant evolution thru our lives. As we age, our teeth generally get darker in color. Even if you don't drink coffee, tea, wine, or eat anything with color, your teeth will stain over time. Taking this into consideration, I generally recommend that you place two veneers, one on each front tooth. This will give you better longterm results than a single veneer. Even though your teeth may discolor over time, having two front teeth that match in color looks much better! You can always whiten your other teeth if they start discoloring and become darker than your front teeth.
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Will a single veneer match in 15 years The enamel on our teeth undergoes a constant evolution thru our lives. As we age, our teeth generally get darker in color. Even if you don't drink coffee, tea, wine, or eat anything with color, your teeth will stain over time. Taking this into consideration, I generally recommend that you place two veneers, one on each front tooth. This will give you better longterm results than a single veneer. Even though your teeth may discolor over time, having two front teeth that match in color looks much better! You can always whiten your other teeth if they start discoloring and become darker than your front teeth.
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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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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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