| This patient was bothered by the dark intrinsic staining and the
rather rectangular shape of her teeth.
Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain facings that are bonded onto the
front of the teeth. They are an excellent choice for addressing
both of her concerns at once.
In order to place veneers, a thin layer needs to be shaved from the
front surfaces and the ends of the teeth (in this case, the six front
teeth.) Plastic temporary
facings are worn for about two weeks while the porcelain veneers are
being custom fabricated in the laboratory. The completed porcelain veneers are shown bonded in place.
They were made with a more rounded "softer" contour, and they readily
mask the internal staining. |