Dental veneers are thin shells made essentially of porcelain or composite resin that are custom-made to fit over the front surface of teeth. The dental Veneers’ role is to cover the different aesthetic imperfections like gaps, discoloration, chips, cracks, and stains.
As we mentioned earlier in this article, veneers are made essentially of Porcelain or composite resin, however, there are different other types of veneers, such as the no-prep and removable veneers.
Let’s introduce them in simple terms.
After grinding down your teeth to make an impression and create a mold, the porcelain veneers will be custom-made in a dental laboratory to fit the patient’s tooth. Dentists usually use temporary veneers while the permanent veneers are being fabricated in the lab.
Once ready, the porcelain veneers are then placed on the damaged tooth and cemented in place.
Porcelain veneers are very durable and resistant to staining, they are also known for their natural appearance.
This type of veneer is made of tooth-colored composite resin material, and contrary to Porcelain, Composite veneers are placed on the tooth after a single visit to the dentist.
Composite veneers are typically less expensive and their preparation period is very short. On the other hand, this type is less durable than Porcelain.
Also known as pop-on veneers, removable veneers are temporary veneers that patients can easily remove and insert.
Made of flexible resin material, removable veneers are custom-made to fit the front surface of the patient’s teeth.
Although this type of veneer can enhance the smile, multiple patients have reported occasional difficulty eating and potential speech impact.
No-prep veneers are ultra-thin veneers that don’t require tooth preparation, this option is the least invasive, in fact, this type doesn’t even require applying local anesthetics.
No-prep veneers are designed to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible without significant alteration.
While veneers are an effective solution for minor cosmetic issues, dental implants offer a durable, and potentially permanent, solution for replacing damaged or missing teeth, despite their higher initial cost compared to veneers.
In your initial appointment, the dentist will start examining your teeth to decide whether veneers are doable for your teeth. If the dentist considers you an eligible candidate, then, they will start preparing your teeth.
The preparation involves removing small portions of the enamel to then take impressions of your teeth (either physical or digital).
These impressions will be then sent to a dental lab to fabricate custom-made veneers. Sometimes your dentist decides to place temporary veneers while your veneers are being manufactured.
Usually, the process of creating your mold in the lab and placing your veneers takes around 1 to 2 weeks, and as soon as your veneers get ready, it’s possible to schedule a visit to have them placed.
During this second visit, your dentist will make sure that the veneers perfectly fit the shape and coloration of your natural teeth. After that, the dentist will start off by cleaning your teeth to prevent any potential bacteria from being trapped under the veneer and causing decay.
The next step involves using a grinding tool to create a rougher texture on each tooth where veneers will be placed. The point of doing this is to allow the veneer to easily stick to the tooth.
In the last step, your dentist will apply dental veneer adhesive to bond the veneer, and in most cases, they’ll be using ultraviolet light to harden this cement quickly.
Your dentist then uses dental cement to bond the veneer to the tooth. They’ll use ultraviolet light to harden this cement quickly.
At this point, we know that veneers are long-lasting. That said, if the patients take certain precautions more seriously, they can prolong the lifespan of veneers even more. Here are some of them:
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The longevity of veneers depends on the type the patient applies. If it’s Porcelain veneers, it can last up to 20 years, whereas composite veneers can last 10 years.
The longevity of veneers depends on the type the patient applies. If it’s Porcelain veneers, it can last up to 20 years, whereas composite veneers can last 10 years.
The short answer is no, however, during the first 10-14 days, patients may experience some discomfort due to the adaptation of the teeth.
The response varies depending on the characteristics of each person's teeth. For instance, if a person with a smaller mouth has only six visible teeth when smiling, he’ll require six veneers. On the other side, individuals with larger mouths might have a full set of ten teeth and in this case, require ten veneers.
The cost of veneers in Qatar ranges from QR3,000 to QR4,000, depending on factors like the expertise of the dentists, the number of teeth, and the advancement of machines.
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