Dental Services Information
Porcelain Veneers
First developed as recently as 1983, small wafers of porcelain ceramic, smaller than a nail on a pinkie finger, are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth. The teeth have been minimally reduced to receive them so as to insure that the final result will look natural in color without bulkiness. "Porcelain (laminate) veneers are potentially the most attractive, most highly compatible with gum health, restoration dentistry has produced," says Dr. Brother. Teeth that have been shortened through wearing and chipping, turned, uneven, have spaces between them, and/or are discolored, are all potential candidates for porcelain veneers. Moreover, the nature of porcelain is such that year after year porcelain retains its lustrous glaze making them possibly the longest lasting and most conservative restoration dentistry has to offer. Most often treatment is accomplished in two visits over a two to three week period.