The damage from the punch isn't too bad, the dentin under the veneers isn't damaged at all and the veneers came off cleanly. They didn't break into pieces. Is this reparable, and if so, how costly and difficult would it be?
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This is a very abnormal scenario. Composite veneers should not affect the kissing sensation that you are describing. The complaint of them looking fake can definitely be resolved. Composite material does not hold its shine, and does not reflect light the same way as natural...
Veneers have added expense due to laboratory fees associated with the procedure. It can take anywhere from 5-20 hours per tooth of laboratory time to complete a veneer, depending on the ceramist, layering technique, and processing. In general, the more time that is spent on the details of a...
Decay behind veneers needs to be addressed immediately. The veneers should be removed and the decay cleaned out in order to avoid pulpal (NERVE) involvement, which could lead to a root canal. If there is sufficient tooth structure remaining to bond to a NEW replacement veneers can be fabricated....
