What Are Veneers Good for?
Veneers, most commonly made of porcelain or composite material, is a thin layer of material placed over a tooth for restorative or aesthetic purposes. The restorative aspect is for damaged teeth, and aesthetically veneers can improve the overall look of a persons tooth. Veneers have been around for roughly thirty years, and were developed by a dentist named Charles Pincus. Originally veneers only lasted a very short time due to the fact that they were held in place by the same adhesive used for dentures. Now, with various developments made in both material and adhesive used they can last anywhere from ten to thirty years. However, veneers can be quite expensive, costing anywhere from $1000 to $2500 per tooth with the possibility of needing to be replaced within to ten to thirty year lifespan.
The two common types of veneers are composite and porcelain. Composite veneers can be placed directly by being built up in the mouth during the time of application. Porcelain veneers are indirectly fabricated in a dental laboratory by a dental technician, after molds have been made of the patients’ teeth. Later the porcelain veneers will be bonded to the teeth typically using resin cement. Porcelain veneers can only be made in this fashion. Veneers are a very important tool for cosmetic dentists. A single veneer can be used to restore a fractured or discolored tooth, or multiple teeth can be used for aesthetic reasons. Knoxville dental experts say the use of multiple veneers can close spaces, lengthen teeth shortened by overall wear, provide uniform color, shape, symmetry, and provide and overall cleaner appearance.
Before veneers, crowns were the only option to correct imperfections in teeth. The crown was a synthetic tooth fitted completely over the actual tooth. Nowadays veneers have all but replaced crowns, with crowns still being available as a more budget friendly option. Your Knoxville dentist can provide you with further information on which method is right for you.
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