I got composite resin veneers over 3 months ago, within the first 2 weeks I had gotten a tiny black stain the size of a tiny dot on my veneer. I didn't think much of it since it was tiny and thought with vigorous brushing it might go away. However not only has it not gone away but now I have another black stain above it and a tiny pin size hole next to it. Can these be fixed without tooth & enamel damage or loss? Are they a concern? How is it done? Can it be fixed without changing the veneer?
September 6, 2017
Answer: Porosity of composite makes for difficult solution It is possible the discoloration is from "bubbles" or pockets of air within the composite material itself, and only total replacement will fix this. Minimal to zero damage to the tooth is possible, but the minor discoloration is just that. Minor. The veneer is not weaker or compromised, and only you and your dentist can even see this spot.
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September 6, 2017
Answer: Porosity of composite makes for difficult solution It is possible the discoloration is from "bubbles" or pockets of air within the composite material itself, and only total replacement will fix this. Minimal to zero damage to the tooth is possible, but the minor discoloration is just that. Minor. The veneer is not weaker or compromised, and only you and your dentist can even see this spot.
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Answer: Black stain on composite veneer Composite veneers as on your teeth are the same material that white composite fillings are made from. This means they come out of a syringe or cartridge, but they inherently have tiny air bubbles whilst they are in their container. When they are applied to the tooth the air bubbles can appear solid but are really quite weak. After the slightest impact the bubbles burst and let staining settle in them. If they are small areas, a repair after cutting back some of the matter is quite straightforward. If the areas are larger, the same technique can effectively mean that the veneer is redone. It is your dentist's responsibility to correct this so simply speak to him or her and it will be corrected for you. Kind regards Thomas Dey, BDS, MSc
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Answer: Black stain on composite veneer Composite veneers as on your teeth are the same material that white composite fillings are made from. This means they come out of a syringe or cartridge, but they inherently have tiny air bubbles whilst they are in their container. When they are applied to the tooth the air bubbles can appear solid but are really quite weak. After the slightest impact the bubbles burst and let staining settle in them. If they are small areas, a repair after cutting back some of the matter is quite straightforward. If the areas are larger, the same technique can effectively mean that the veneer is redone. It is your dentist's responsibility to correct this so simply speak to him or her and it will be corrected for you. Kind regards Thomas Dey, BDS, MSc
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