Can composite resin veneers be removed without any damage or discoloration to original tooth structure and enamel? (Photo)

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I had gotten composite resin bonding in the form of veneers (in that the bonding was added to front along with the sides of the tooth) over 2 months ago. I was given 2 shots to each of my lateral incisors as the dentist said he was going under my gums. The dentist told me he was not going to drill and was going to try to be as conservative as possible. Can the veneers be removed without damage or discoloration to the original teeth? And are there any permanent side effects of this procedure?

Val Alexander Daniyar, DMD · Answer

It appears your dentist has done a good job achieving a nice cosmetic outcome while probably keeping his promise of being conservative. And for as long as there is no occlusal interference you veneers should last. I am not quite sure why you want them to be removed, but to answer your question: yes, it is possible to remove composite veneers without damaging the underlying structures. I would use the service of the same doctor. Appears he knows what he's doing. Good luck, Dr. Daniyar

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:As long as the tooth was not touched, the composite can be removed without damage to the natural tooth.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Gary Braunstein, DDS · Answer

The resin veneers should be able to be removed without damage or discoloration to your teeth, as long as the dentist did not do any drilling prior to placing them. It must be done very meticulously and carefully under magnification. There should not be any damage or permanent side effects to your teeth. I don't know why the dentist had to go under the gums, but the results look very nice.

Can composite resin veneers be removed without any damage or discoloration to original tooth structure and enamel? (Photo)

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