I am generally happy with my smile and have no issues with my bite, but I have always disliked the way my lateral incisor teeth on my upper jaw splay out to the sides. I know orthodontic aligners are an option, but time and cost makes them unappealing. Would porcelain veneers be able to make these teeth look straight?
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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...
Your concerns about the appearance of your porcelain crowns and veneers, especially regarding their opacity and size, are valid. It's quite common in cosmetic dentistry to go through a phase of adjustment and fine-tuning to achieve the desired natural look.
Opacity can be a significant factor in...
