MAJOR FACTORS THAT DIFFERENTIATE DENTAL VENEERS

Material

The different materials for dental veneers have different properties. Below are the common materials.

Ceramic

Ceramic or porcelain veneers have been in use for a long time. Ceramic veneers are thin, relatively inexpensive, and strong. Many people like ceramic veneers since they easily mimic natural teeth color. Treatment by ceramic veneers is irresistible.

Composite

Composite or bonded veneers, made from resin, are easier to install than ceramic veneers. Although the treatment is reversible, composite veneers are neither as durable nor as strong as ceramic veneers.

Zirconia

Zirconia, a metal, is probably the strongest material for veneers. The veneers are useful for weak teeth that require strengthening. Treatment with zirconia veneers is also irreversible since it entails considerable teeth preparation.

Fabrication

Veneers undergo different fabrication methods. Below are some of these methods.

CAD

Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) is the technical term for veneer fabrication that involves the use of computer-aided design (CAD) technology. The technology uses an image of your teeth to fabricate customized ceramic veneers. The treatment process is fast – you can get your veneers within the same day.

Stacked Ceramic

Some people don't like the aesthetics of CEREC veneers. Consider stacked ceramic veneers if aesthetics is top of your requirements. In this fabrication process, a laboratory technician uses their hands to stack different layers of ceramic materials. The result is a perfectly customized veneer/

Pressed Ceramic

In this process, a laboratory technician presses and heats ceramic material to the desired shape and strength. The process creates extremely strong and durable veneers, but they might not be as thin as other veneers.

Brand

Veneer is a generic term for dental materials used to cover teeth surfaces. Different companies produce different brands of veneers. Below are some common brands.

• LUMINEERS (R) – they are thin but still involve some teeth preparation
• Vivaneers (TM) – they are hand waxed to match the natural aesthetics of the teeth
• DURAthin (R) – they are so thin that they don't always necessitate teeth preparation
• Empress – they resist damage due to teeth grinding and clenching

Veneers come in many different brands — the above are just a few examples. Your dentist will advise you on a suitable brand based on your needs.

Shape

Many people use veneers to improve their dental appearance. Since shape also determines the appearance of teeth, dental veneers also come in different shapes. For example, you can choose from:

• Square veneers
• Veneers with rounded edges
• Veneers with sharp edges

In most cases, your teeth's shape determines the shape of veneers to get. However, you can choose veneers of different shapes and use them to change your teeth's shape. For example, some people think that those with round faces look better with prolonged veneers. Your dentist may show you computer images of your teeth with different veneers to help you choose.

Installation

Dentists use different methods to install veneers. Some methods require more teeth preparation than others. For example, you may be a candidate for minimal-prep or no-prep veneers that involve little or no teeth preparation, respectively. The veneer treatment can also last as short as a day or take several days. The condition of the damaged teeth determines the treatment process.

A good dentist will give you an overview of the treatment process before they begin. Desert Dental is a caring and experienced dental office that cares for the whole family. Contact us for dental veneers or other forms of dental treatment.