I am a 60 year old woman and I've never had any orthodontic treatment and my teeth were straight. A year ago I had 6 upper and 6 lower porcelain veneers done. In about 9 months my teeth started to move so now I have a visible gap between my 2 front teeth and they're still moving - the gap is getting bigger. The other teeth don't move and I didn't have any extractions. What could be the reason? What are my options now?
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November 22, 2023
Answer: Possible Causes and Treatment Options for Tooth Movement Post-Veneers
Your observation about the translucency of your new porcelain veneers is a valid concern. Porcelain veneers can indeed vary in translucency, which is one of their aesthetic characteristics. The translucency of porcelain veneers is typically determined by the preference of the patient and the...
A 3/4 crown is simply putting porcelain not only on the front ('facial' or 'buccal' surface) of a tooth (like a veneer), but also putting porcelain on the biting surface.
Dental bonding on the facial surfaces of the front teeth are also known as composite veneers. These can be made thick or...