I had a crocked front tooth 8 years ago and a cosmetic dentist shaved it to a point and replaced it with a veneer. About a month ago it came out while brushing my teeth. I went to a different dentist that cemented it back in and said I was good for another 8 years. But, it hurts and sometimes I think I feel it shifting. I'm worried it will come out again.
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The best treatment is to remake the veneers. Bonding composite on after the porcelain is shaved down will not last very long at all, so when these get remade, have a diagnostic wax up created. This allows the lab to design the case and let you see it before you start. Not all labs...
It could be that the veneers used were too thin. You may benefit from having the teeth prepped more and re-veneered. Veneers should not crack under normal conditions. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area...
Replacing composite bonding with veneers is an excellent decision. I have placed thousands of restorations and can tell you that I use Empress and Emax for my patients. Lava Plus, a translucent zirconia, is being recommend by the lab due to its strength, but Emax is very strong as well and ...