Dental veneers

Dental veneers are thin ceramic plates that are bonded to the front surface of the teeth with special cement. Laminates are commonly used to restore the shape and colour of the teeth, fill gaps or correct other dental defects. It is the most visually natural-looking and highly tissue-friendly method of restoring teeth – veneers require only minimal or sometimes no grinding.

How the procedure is carried out

Dental veneers are restored in several visits.

During the first visit, it is decided which teeth will be restored with veneers, photographs of the patient’s face and mouth are taken, and an X-ray is taken. The teeth are scanned. Together with the patient, the future colour of the teeth is selected.

During the second visit, an image of the future veneers is created on the teeth to be restored using a special composite to help determine whether the patient’s expectations have been properly understood. The patient can evaluate the future teeth, the bite and adjust the shape of the future veneers. Once the design of the future teeth has been approved, the teeth are prepared by local anaesthesia, removal of decayed tissue and old fillings, and, if necessary, minimal grinding of the tooth surface. The first temporary dental veneers are then made from a special composite and the patient is discharged home.

At the third visit (3-5 days later), photographs of the patient’s face and mouth are taken. The patient is asked what is satisfactory and what is not satisfactory about the current oral image. Intraoral scanner impressions are taken with and without temporary veneers. In addition, high-precision polyether impressions of the polished teeth are taken.This data is sent to the dental technician’s laboratory, where individual veneers are made according to the impressions.In order to prevent the patient from having to walk around with polished teeth, temporary veneers are placed back on the patient.

At the fourth visit (5-10 days later), the individually milled new temporary veneers are measured, which will ideally match the shape of the permanent veneers. They are left in the patient’s mouth. After a few days, once the patient confirms that everything is fine, the permanent ceramic dental veneers are started.

At the fifth visit, 7-14 days later, custom-made permanent dental veneers are bonded to the front surface of the teeth with a special cement to create a regular, radiant smile.

Experts warn that your teeth may be more sensitive during the treatment period and for a few days afterwards, but that this discomfort will disappear very quickly.

Teeth restored with dental veneers look very aesthetic and at the same time very natural. Not only do they give you a beautiful smile, but they also give you more confidence and a better quality of life.

Laminate flooring is long-lasting – it’s strong and doesn’t change colour or shape over time. With good oral care, teeth restored with veneers can look just as aesthetically pleasing and last for up to 15-20 years.

The care of teeth restored with veneers is no different from conventional dentistry – it’s important to brush twice a day, floss, brush, mouthwash, have a professional oral hygiene every 6 months, and have at least one preventive dental visit a year. Your dentist should be contacted immediately if you notice any damage to your veneers.

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