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Teeth that are strong can be cosmetically restored by the application of veneers. These are porcelain form-fit shells that can be used to restore chipped, gapped, stained, or incorrectly aligned teeth. This is a much more conservative restoration then the use of crowns and provides a stronger, longer lasting, alternative to bonding. The First Visit: Initially, the tooth is
prepared by removing a small amount of the enamel from the front of the
tooth (usually 0.3 - 0.5 mm).
An impression of the tooth is made which is sent
to a lab that will construct the veneer. The Second Visit: On the next appointment, the dentist fits the veneer. If it meets the dentist's and patient's approval, then the veneer is bonded to the tooth, trimmed, and polished. It can take a few hours to shape and bond the veneer, but typically the result is very aesthetically pleasing.
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