Can I get Veneers over a fake tooth?

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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.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Just because something is possible doesn't mean it is the best choice.  Normally in this situation the entire crown on the implant is remade at the same time as the other veneers to be sure they match.  If that is not possible, then yes, a veneer can be bonded to the crown.  However, if at the time the teeth are shaped for veneers the implant crown exposes metal under the current porcelain, it is best to redo the crown.  The bond of porcelain to porcelain is great, but there is zero bond to metal.  The only way to get porcelain to stay on metal for a very long time is a lab process that involves an oven at 1000 degrees.So, CAN you veneer the crown?  Yes.  SHOULD you?  probably not.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Veneers on your other teeth are a great option (depending on the condition of your other teeth, of course).  I do this all the time for patients.      Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

yes, you can  , the only thing to understand is that if the implant that has a crown, has  metal base, to to match the color , would be important to tell the patient from advance, provably you will need to change the implant crown for zirconium restorations, so all of them will match, and you will have amore nice and even smile.

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