Porcelain
Veneers Porcelain veneers are thin, ceramic shells
that are custom colored and shaped before being bonded to your natural teeth with
dental cement. The process to create and apply them is relatively simple and begins
when you schedule your complimentary consultation with One of our doctors.
- During your first visit, our staff will take a mold of your
teeth that will be used by our dental team to plan your custom veneers.
- On your second visit, our doctors will prepare your natural
teeth by gently shaping your natural teeth to accept the porcelain veneers. Temporary
veneers are placed on your teeth while the permanent veneers are fabricated by
our lab, the result is a natural beautiful smile that will last for years.
- On your 3rd visit the veneers are fit to your teeth,
and when both he and you are satisfied with how they look and feel, he'll bond
the permanent veneers.
The porcelain veneers will feel,
look and function just as your natural teeth do. What
is porcelain?Porcelain is a glass like substance, that,
when bonded to your teeth, porcelain becomes very hard and durable, and like glass,
very stain-resistant. Dental porcelain looks very much like
natural tooth enamel. Why? Because it’s translucent. Light passes through
it to the bonding material beneath it, and reflects back. In the same way, light
passes through tooth enamel to the dentin layer beneath it, and reflects back.
In both cases, the result is a pearly sheen. If
you are in the Oakland or San Francisco area and would like to learn more about
porcelain veneers and how it relates to cosmetic
dentistry, call us today to schedule
your free consultation. For
more information, please call: (510) 232-3143 or send
an email today. |
