Porcelain Veneer for One Front Tooth - Is This Possible?

Without question you can have a single veneer on a front tooth.  This is the most challenging thing to do in cosmetic dentistry,  but we do it frequently with success in our office.  The key to success with these cases is for great communication between the doctor and the laboratory that will fabricate the veneer.  The doctor should take great digital photos of  your full face, smile, and an up close photo of the front two teeth.  This will give the lab everything they need to match the shape and color of the adjacent tooth perfectly.  

Most dentists HAVE done these cases and they CAN blend very well.  It is a VERY big challenge to do well, but it is done often.

10 to 15 years it may not match, but if everything else is equal then simply whitening the other teeth to match again may be a solution.

The BEST results (aesthetically) would be veneer all teeth that show in your smile, so they all match and always will.  This may be overkill for you, but may be the "little nudge" you needed to do a smile makeover.

It is possible to match one anterior veneer to the adjacent teeth but there are several variables to consider. If your anterior teeth are homogenious in shape and color a talented lab technician may be able to do a great job of matching the shade. However, if there is a variance in the shade of your adjacent teeth you may wish to bleach your teeth before making the veneer. Over a period of years your natural teeth may darken while the veneer will remain the same. Should this happen you may wish to bleach your teeth again or possibly remake the venee.

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes it is possible to do just one veneer to match the rest of your teeth. This will likely require a custom shade match with the lab to ensure it looks natural. Since porcelain and your natural enamel stain at different rates, come whitening maintenance may be necessary in the future. Best of luck and follow us for more info!

A single veneer presents some challenges, but definitely possible given the experience and skill of cosmetic specialist. Over time, the teeth may appear mismatched, but whitening to the natural tooth should resolve this.Best of luck,James Asaf, DDS