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Case of the Month - Porcelain Veneers

Dentist: Paul Elliott

	BEFORE: This patient in her thirties was unhappy with the appearance of her short, worn upper front teeth....
	AFTER: Aesthetic porcelain veneers placed on the 6 upper front teeth produced this beautiful result.

What are Porcelain Veneers?

In dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of restorative material which is placed over a tooth surface, either to improve the aesthetics (the look and feel) of a tooth, or to protect a damaged tooth surface.

There are two main types of material used to make a veneer: composite and porcelain; occasionally metal is used..

A composite veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory, and later bonded to the tooth, typically using a resin cement.

In contrast, a porcelain veneer can only be fabricated by a technician in a Dental Laboratory and then bonded to the tooth.

The results can be stunning and the impression for the patient is restored self confidence in their smile!