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Can I get Veneers over a fake tooth?

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639saj23Dec 29, 2015

I have a fake front tooth in #9. It is a bicon implant.... was wondering if I would be able to get veneers over my other teeth as well as the porcelain tooth that i currently have.

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Sarah Thompson, DMD

It sounds like you may need the tooth re-prepped and a new veneer placed.  Before doing this though, you may want to try going somewhere else to have the veneer cemented again.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area...

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The answer would really be specific to your case.  This means that if your teeth are examined and it's determined that you just need minimal reshaping, then this may be the solution.  However, after placing thousands of veneers over the past dozen years, it sounds like you would be...

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There is always the chance that a veneer can come off, but certain factors can make that highly unlikely.  If the prep is cut well by an experienced dentist, the veneer is of great quality, the proper cement is used, and the bite is properly aligned, then your particular veneer should last...

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I have no idea how your teeth looked prior to your veneers, so I can not say for certain that your dentist did a botched job.  I would say that you may want to get your veneers redone, considering they appear not match your other teeth enough.  I would not recommend shaving them; I...

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It could be that the veneers used were too thin.  You may benefit from having the teeth prepped more and re-veneered.  Veneers should not crack under normal conditions.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area...

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Replacing composite bonding with veneers is an excellent decision. I have placed thousands of restorations and can tell you that I use Empress and Emax for my patients. Lava Plus, a translucent zirconia, is being recommend by the lab due to its strength, but Emax is very strong as well and ...

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