Got Temporary Veneers to Replace Bonding, and they Fell Out; is this Normal/Common?

Of course, we HOPE they come off when we want them too and not earlier, but they CAN come off at home.  Our goal is to be conservative with veneers, but conservative veneers are not very retentive and require our bonding methods.  We don't WANT to bond in the temporaries...  then they WON'T come off.

 

The temporaries are more likely to stay put if we get more aggressive with removal of tooth structure, but then they become more like crowns.

 

Trust your dentist.  The finals are VERY likely to stay put.

We don't bond temporary veneers to the teeth, because we want to remove them easily when we’re ready to bond your permanent set. However, because of this fact, they can come off on you, especially if they’re made conservatively. This doesn’t mean that your permanent veneers will come off as well. Permanent veneers are bonded carefully to your teeth and they’re supposed to stay there for a long time. Be patient with them and work with your dentist.

Temporary veneers can sometimes come off sooner than your dental appointment to place your permanent veneers. Temps are placed and cemented to be able for the dentist to remove them without too much difficulty. However, this may also be a sign that your occlusion (bite) may need to be adjusted or other modifications to the size and length. Generally, the temporary veneers are shaped and used as a guide for the design and finish of your permanent veneers so if there is an issue with the temps, your dentist should evaluate their function and make any necessary modifications as well PRIOR to the placement of the permanent veneers.