Porcelain veneers can be described as looking like ‘false finger nails for teeth’ - but permanently placed. They can be used to correct crowding or malalignment of teeth or to disguise a badly discolored tooth cannot be corrected by whitening methods alone. They can also be used to close gap between teeth. Veneers require the removal of a very tiny amount of tooth structure and can provide a quick and permanent cosmetic restoration of stained, unsightly front teeth that are otherwise in good condition.

           
Enamel is removed from the front and side surfaces of the tooth and an impression is made.

The veneers are fabricated in a laboratory and bonded to the tooth.

Bonding falls under the second category of the three Rs - restoration. In recent years, it has proved to be highly effective treatment for closing shapes between the teeth.

Treatment time :
One to two hours per tooth

Patients Maintenance :
Professional cleaning three or four times yearly. Avoid hard foods on front teeth. Bonding to fill in a space is more susceptible to chipping. Proper use of floss daily is required. One problem with most direct bonded restorations is that they can stain or chip. Expect to have some repolishing or repair as necessary.