06/14/2017 12:43
Before patients can start enjoying the new look that veneers give them, our dentist must complete the placement process. This includes preparing the teeth, taking bite impressions, and bonding the veneers to the teeth. Here is more about how this is done.
Tooth Preparation
Veneers are thin, but they would still add too much thickness to teeth if some enamel were not removed first. Therefore, the first step in getting veneers is to have the outer layers of enamel ground away.
Bite Impressions
Taking bite impressions after enamel removal ensures that the veneers are shaped to match the prepared teeth. Depending on the process used, bite impressions may be made with a moldable substance or a 3D scanner.
Placement of Veneers
In order for veneers to stay in place, they must be essentially glued to teeth with a composite resin. First, our dentist carefully situates the veneers on the fronts of the teeth. Finally, our dentist cures the veneers in place.
Once placed, veneers can last for decades. Keeping veneers in good shape calls for good oral hygiene and avoidance of stains. At a consultation with our veneer doctor, patients can find out more about the veneers placement process.
