What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain dental veneers can be an excellent treatment option for patients seeking to improve the appearance of stains, chips, gaps, and a number of other perceived tooth imperfections. At Innovative Dental, we are dedicated to utilizing the latest dental technologies to ensure you receive the most comfortable and successful treatment in a safe and efficient manner. This involves use of the CEREC® same-day restoration system, which enables our experienced doctors to custom-design, fabricate, and place high-quality porcelain veneers that resemble the look and feel of your natural teeth in a single visit. In turn, you can walk away with a new, beautiful smile on the same day as your appointment!
What’s the Difference Between Porcelain Dental Veneers and Crowns?
Although porcelain dental veneers and crowns can be used to address many of the same concerns, the two treatments are generally recommended in different situations. Due to the fact that porcelain veneers are designed to cover only the front, visible portion of a tooth, they are typically more appropriate when concealing imperfections on teeth that are otherwise in strong and healthy condition. Conversely, dental crowns are made to “cap” an entire tooth, providing both structural and aesthetic restoration. As a result, crowns are usually the better option for treating—or even replacing—teeth that are significantly damaged or decayed.
At the time of your appointment, your dentist can explain more about the differences between crowns and veneers and help you determine which treatment would be most beneficial for your unique needs and goals.
What Does the Porcelain Veneers Procedure Entail?
Our doctors are dedicated to ensuring your porcelain veneers procedure is as comfortable and efficient as possible. In fact, the entire process from design to implementation can be completed at our office in a matter of hours.
To begin the process, we will scan digital impressions of your teeth and then utilize the CEREC® 3D software to design your veneers with the highest degree of accuracy possible. Following their design, your porcelain veneers will be precisely milled with CEREC® technology in the convenience of our office while you watch television, read a magazine, or simply rest your eyes. Once constructed, your dentist will secure your custom veneers and match their color to your surrounding teeth. After a final polish, you will be ready to leave our office with beautiful, long-lasting results that will make you want to smile!
