Replaced two veneers on top central incisors. Selected BL3 using e.max HT shade guide. Dentist placed BL3 MT veneers. At the time, I didn't know about the translucently options. Had a few minutes in the chair under bright lights to decide if they should be bonded and I agreed to it. We've discussed results on subsequent visits. To me, the veneers are too bright compared to my lateral incisors. My dentist (good guy) is willing to replace, but he's concerned HT might be too grey. Advice? Thanks!
May 31, 2019
Answer: Veneer translucency I agree with you that the veneers are a little too opaque compared to your natural teeth. Choosing an emax translucency is a difficult process, and the decision is usually made by the lab. Of course on a difficult case it needs to be a discussion between the dentist, patient and lab. The translucency used on the emax ingot depends on several things - prep design, underlying tooth color, and color of your natural teeth. So without seeing the prepped tooth with the veneer off it would be difficult to say for sure. You have two options to increase translucency for a new set of veneers. For one, you could just use HT emax, but that could lead to a grey edge. The other option would be to use MT again, but have the lab cut it back and layer on a more translucent porcelain over the top. Cutting back and layering is standard procedure for veneers. Either one could be the right option for you depending on the prep design and underlying tooth color. Good luck!
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
May 31, 2019
Answer: Veneer translucency I agree with you that the veneers are a little too opaque compared to your natural teeth. Choosing an emax translucency is a difficult process, and the decision is usually made by the lab. Of course on a difficult case it needs to be a discussion between the dentist, patient and lab. The translucency used on the emax ingot depends on several things - prep design, underlying tooth color, and color of your natural teeth. So without seeing the prepped tooth with the veneer off it would be difficult to say for sure. You have two options to increase translucency for a new set of veneers. For one, you could just use HT emax, but that could lead to a grey edge. The other option would be to use MT again, but have the lab cut it back and layer on a more translucent porcelain over the top. Cutting back and layering is standard procedure for veneers. Either one could be the right option for you depending on the prep design and underlying tooth color. Good luck!
Helpful 1 person found this helpful