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Removing veneers can be easy or difficult. It depends on what kind of porcelain was used and how well the previous dentist bonded the tooth!Removal of emax veneer is difficult and will take time, removal of feldspathic porcelain much easier!
Hi:Normally the tooth is numbed and the porcelain veneer is shaved off of the tooth. This should not be a lengthy or painful procedure.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Great question, and the key is defining what you consider difficult.In general, the teeth need to be numb, and the drill is going to run for about the same amount of time it took to shape the teeth to begin with.At that point, the enamel is thin or missing, so the teeth will need to be covered with new porcelain veneers or crowns.In the right office, this should not be difficult!
Hello,We routinely remove porcelain veneers in the office when we are either doing revision cases or replacing very old veneers. The process is no more difficult than the actual preparation of teeth for veneers. After removal of veneers and the teeth are exposed, any existing decay needs to be removed. Care should be taken to remove as little extra tooth structure as possible. Good luck!
It IS easier to remove a veneer than the initial drilling/preparation you already underwent to get that veneer(s). The issue it the veneer is destroyed in the removal process. Many times we can remove bad or unwanted veneers without additional drilling to the underlying remaining tooth.
Depending on how well porcelain veneers were bonded, the removal can be easy. Days ago I removed veneers done by another office, to have a new smile done by me. After placing a small groove, very little torque was needed to have the entire restoration fall off.If the bond was done VERY well, it will take more effort, however, removal is never impossible. It should be noted that removal of veneers will require replacement, as the tooth structure is now permanently altered (either in the placement or removal).
It would be wise to thoroughly evaluate your bite before beginning any treatment. If there are any teeth that need to be restored, there are many durable dental materials that can replace whatever tooth has been worn away. In addition, wearing a nightguard is essential.
More likely than not, the veneers can be redone if you are unhappy with how they look. The color of your veneers can be affected by the material of the ceramic, the cement used to secure the veneers, the color of your natural teeth underneath the veneers, and the type of lighting in your...
Without seeing a picture it's tuff to give an accurate answer. However, the front teeth have a lot of enamel on the edges, sometimes 3-4mm before the underlying dentin is exposed (nerve bearing weaker tooth). This allows a dentist to reduce and reshape the front teeth with...
