VENEER: are ultra-thin shells of porcelain or a composite resin material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. Veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns as they provide a much more conservative approach to changing or masking the colour, size and shape of your teeth.
Candidates
- who have good tooth and root structure, but are wanting to correct the shape, colour, shape or bite
- who wish to improve the aesthetics of their smile or correct misaligned or misshapen teeth
Consultation and Assessment
During your consult at the Hospital, the dentist will review your medical & dental history, pictures, X-rays or OPG and after an oral examination and discussions, procedure and treatments will be determined. If a digital X-Ray/OPG is required (and one has not been provided prior), one will be done during the consultation.
Veneers Procedure
The dentist will file down approximately 0.5mm of tooth structure, shade and shape moulds are taken as per your preference, and then provisional veneers are put on your teeth to protect them until the final veneers are cemented.
Porcelain veneers - the teeth are prepared, and an impression is taken along with a shade and shape prescription and sent to the laboratory for fabrication. When the ceramic veneers are ready, they are then cemented to your teeth.
Composite Resin veneers - are generally done in one appointment. After the tooth is prepared (same way as ceramic veneer), the dentist bonds and sculpts the composite material onto your teeth and it is hardened with a curing light.
Time: 2 - 5 hours (This is the estimation without any other dental treatments and how many crowns and veneers are to be done)
Number of visits: 2 - 4+ visits (depending on how many crowns and if other treatments are done)
Anaesthesia: Local
Dental clinic: Out patient at the dental clinic
Time Away: Allow for at least 7 - 14+ days in Thailand for appointment, surgery, recovery, post op care, checkup/s and followup/s
Pre Surgery Care
- Plan to have enough time for appointment, preparation, cementation, follow up, recovery. If you're undertaking any additional facial procedures, please schedule these after all dentistry is complete
- Maintain good oral hygiene, stop smoking and drinking coloured effervescent beverages eg. coke
Post Surgery & Care
- Pain medication and antibiotics may be prescribed
- If you notice pain or sensitivity when biting down, the crown can be adjusted easily by the dentist
- A crowned tooth is protected from tooth decay, however it will not protect against gum disease. You should continue practicing good oral hygiene
Results
Aesthetically improved appearance of teeth and a bright smile. Porcelain crowns do not stain so you will be able to maintain a whiter and brighter smile for a long time. |
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