I have a big gap on my upper central incisors. I'm wearing removable appliance for both arches in my mouth as I have mild misalignment of teeth. The problem rises only on my maxilla which is the gap. I've been told that the gap cannot be closed due to the frenum in between which I need to undergo frenectomy in order to close the gap. If I want to do veneer treatment, do I still need to do frenectomy ?I've read about porcelain veneer and composite veneer and which one is better for my case?
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May 23, 2016
Answer: Composite vs porcelain #veneers for diastema #DrSoftTouch
Hello there,An experienced cosmetic dentist should be able to easily correct a minor underbite with porcelain veneers. The usual rule-of-thumb is that if your underbite is minimal, it can be closed. If your underbite is major, then it can only be reduced. The best thing to do is to get a ve...
If you like your original size and shape of teeth it is easy to duplicate if you still have a model of your original teeth.If the teeth were very dark it may require more reduction or a more opaque ingot of ceramic material. By definition no-prep veneers always have a size and shape change ...
Since veneers are bonded to the front surface of your teeth, they do not function like crown restorations do. Without x-rays and photos or an examination, I can't give a definite answer. If your teeth are significantly mobile, talk to your dentist about splinting them together with a wire r...
