Slice Prep Teeth to Close Triangles on Veneers then Transition to Crowns?

Question

Recently, I had my veneers redone with a fresh set on 8 and 9 to close two very tiny triangles on the distals. The dentist did slice prep on the distals of the teeth to close the triangles with the veneers. Down the line, many years from now, when I redo again, if I had to transition to all porcelain crowns (just assume for some reason veneers would no longer work) instead of veneers is that possible with teeth that are slice prepped to go to porcelain crowns restorations instead of veneers?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

When doing veneers on central incisors to close "dark triangles" it is a great idea to slice prepare the teeth.  In the future, if you have the veneers replaced it will be fine to transition to full crowns, though it may not be necessary.  That decision would be made at the time of removing your existing veneers.  Hope this helps.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

One advantage to having veneers is that later in life, if there is a need, there is adequate remaining tooth structure to have a crown (unless the tooth is broken at the gumline).  Crown contours, replacement veneers, or dermal fillers (like Juvederm) are usually the choices when closing black triangles near porcelain veneers.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

I usually prefer the esthetic results when contacts are broken.  If staining of the bonding cement stains it is kept out of site and there is less chance of losing a veneer.  Do not worry about future replacement because there is very limited tooth removal.

	Esthetics are vitally important and contact breaking really helps improve them in almost all patients but are vitally important if correcting midline discrepancies.

	Gingival recontouring is a frequently neglected step in cosmetic procedures that can make incredible changes in final esthetics

Pamela Marzban, DDS · Answer

Veneers are very conservative preps and whenever you need to update them, you have both options: Veneers and/or Crowns.A combination of both treatment will look great too. Crowns require more tooth structure removed, but they will work the same. Every time any dental treatment needs to be updated, the tooth structure will be touch up. Both restorations can last a long time !

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS · Answer

Veneers can always be transitioned to Crowns however, before you redo great veneers, consider trying a filler to close the black triangles-There is research that shows that plumping up the tisse with a small amount of filler(like Juvaderm) might work even long term.  Do some inquiring when you need to-Enjoy your smile!!!

Slice Prep Teeth to Close Triangles on Veneers then Transition to Crowns?

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Answer: Veneers then Transition to Crowns

Answer: Veneers then Transition to Crowns

Answer: Veneers can always be replaced with Crowns

Answer: Veneers can always be replaced with Crowns

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Slice Prep Teeth to Close Triangles on Veneers then Transition to Crowns?

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Answer: Veneers then Transition to Crowns

Answer: Veneers then Transition to Crowns

Answer: Veneers can always be replaced with Crowns

Answer: Veneers can always be replaced with Crowns

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