Ceramic Veneer Preparation

To prepare a tooth for a veneer your dentist will reshape the tooth surface which is an amount nearly equal to the thickness of the veneer to be added to the tooth surface.

Ceramic veneer preparation. The perennial debate about veneer preps there are many philosophies about how to prep for a porcelain veneer each camp is fiercely loyal to the dogma of their methods. Some of the common uses include. Fig 2 no prep veneers give the false impression of greater technical ease because the technique dispenses with the skills necessary for tooth preparation. This video is about anterior ceramic veneers.

However there is the risk of unwanted overcontour. Prep guides check out our hands on course. Less tooth reduction means more adhesion and clinical longevity. The course offers participants a comprehensive review of ceramic materials diagnosis and treatment planning preparation techniques tissue management impression.

The prep for a veneer needs to be designed to be complementary to the end goal for the individual patient and take into consideration the existing conditions and the final desired results. If you already do ceramic veneers on a regular basis and want to hone your skills learn how to treat more demanding cases or pick up a few pearls this program is also for you. Fig 1 ultrathin ceramic veneer with a 0 3 mm thickness. Diastema closure improving the tooth shape changing the tooth color unifying the tooth color with the surrounding teeth eliminating the appearance of slightly crowded or slightly overlapped teeth and hiding imperfections to create a uniform.