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Dental Veneers, instant
orthodontic program "The
Dental Extreme Makeover"
Dental veneers (sometimes called
porcelain veneers or dental porcelain
laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made
shells of tooth-colored materials
designed to cover the front surface
of teeth. These shells are bonded
to the front of the teeth changing
their color, shape, size or length
and resulting in an improved appearance.
Dental veneers can be made from
porcelain or from resin composite
materials. Porcelain veneers resist
stains better than resin veneers
and better mimic the light reflecting
properties of natural teeth. Resin
veneers are thinner and require
removal of less of the tooth surface
before placement.
What Types of Problems Do Dental
Veneers Fix?
Veneers are routinely used to
fix:
Teeth that are discolored ? Either
because of root canal treatment;
stains from
tetracycline
or other drugs, excessive fluoride
or other causes; or the presence
of
large resin fillings that have
discolored the tooth
Teeth that are worn down
Teeth that are chipped or broken
Teeth that are misaligned, uneven,
or irregularly shaped (for example,
have craters or
bulges in them)
Teeth with gaps between them (to
close the space between these
teeth)
Veneers offer the following advantages:
They provide a natural tooth appearance.
Gum tissue tolerates porcelain
well.
Porcelain veneers are stain resistant.
The color of a porcelain veneer
can be selected such that it makes
dark teeth
appear whiter.
Veneers offer a conservative approach
to changing a tooth's color and
shape-
veneers generally don't require
the extensive shaping prior to
the procedure that
crowns
do, yet offer a stronger, more
esthetic alternative to bonding.
Do Dental
Veneers Require Special Care?
No. Continue to follow good oral
hygiene practices including brushing
and flossing as you normally would.
What's the Procedure for Getting
a Porcelain Veneer?
The procedure usually requires
two trips to the dentist? One
for a consultation and two to
make and apply the veneers.
The procedure itself involves
several steps. These are: diagnosis
and treatment planning, preparation,
and bonding. It is important
to note that one tooth or many
teeth can simultaneously undergo
the veneering process described
below.
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- Diagnosis
and treatment planning.
This first step involves
active participation between
you and our cosmetic dentist.
Explain to your dentist
the result that you are
trying to achieve. During
this appointment your dentist
will examine your teeth
to make sure dental veneers
are appropriate for you
and discuss what the procedure
will involve and some of
its limitations. We also
may take x-rays and possibly
make impressions of your
mouth and teeth.
- Preparation.
To prepare a tooth for a
veneer, We will remove about
0.5-1.0 millimeter of enamel
from the tooth surface,
which is an amount nearly
equal to the thickness of
the veneer to be added to
the tooth surface. Before
trimming off the enamel,
We will decide the need
for a local anesthetic to
numb the area. Next, We
will make a model or impression
of your teeth. This model
is sent out to our in-house
dental laboratory, which
in turn constructs your
veneer. It usually takes
5-7 days in this process.
For very unsightly teeth,
temporary dental veneers
can be placed for no additional
cost.
- Bonding.
Before the dental veneer
is permanently cemented
to your tooth, we will temporarily
place it on your tooth to
examine its fit and color.
We will repeatedly remove
and trim the veneer as needed
to achieve the proper fit;
the veneer color can be
adjusted with the shade
of cement to be used. Next,
to prepare your tooth to
receive the veneer, your
tooth will be cleaned and
polished ? which roughens
the tooth to allow for a
strong bonding process.
A special cement is applied
to the veneer and the veneer
is then placed on your tooth.
Once properly position on
the tooth, We will apply
a special light beam to
the dental veneer, which
activates chemicals in the
cement causing it to harden
or cure very quickly. The
final steps involve removing
any excess cement, evaluating
your bite and making any
final adjustments in the
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Our Smile Makeover
"INSTANT ORTHO PROGRAM"
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1 |
:
Smile Makeover |
| Treatment |
: 6 porcelain veneers |
| Working period |
: 3 visits in 7
days |
| Cost |
: 48,000 baht
(approx.US$1,200) |
| Date |
:
November 1st, 2004 |
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| Case
2 |
:
Crooked upper front
teeth |
| Treatment |
: 10 porcelain veneers |
| Working period |
: 3 visits in 10
days |
| Cost |
: 80,000 baht (approx.US$2,000) |
| Date |
: November 28th,
2004 |
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| Case
3 |
:
Short teeth |
| Treatment |
: Laser Gum Surgery
with 4
porcelain veneers |
| Working period |
: 4 visits in 12
days. |
| Cost |
: 36,000 baht (approx.US$900) |
| Date |
: December 15th,
2004 |
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| Case
4 |
:
Smile Makeover |
| Treatment |
: 6 upper porcelain
veneers
with
4
upper porcelain crowns. |
| Working period |
: 4 visits in 10
days. |
| Cost |
: 88,000 baht (approx.US$2,200) |
| Date |
: January 30th,
2005 |
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