Dr. Kevin E. Young, D.D.S. - Procedures

Veneers

Common Questions About
Bonding, Bleaching and Veneers

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VENEERS
Procedure:
Procedure: Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells adhered onto the surfaces of prepared teeth in much the same way that false fingernails are applied. Veneers correct or camouflage severe discoloration, damage, misalignment, or teeth that are poorly shaped.

Visits: Two --- One to prepare the teeth and make an impression, the second to apply and finish the veneer.

Durability: Veneers are much more durable and last considerably longer than bonding.

	Severely discolored tooth, chipped tooth
	After veneers


	A thin layer of enamel is removed (shown), an Impression is taken, and a veneer is fabricated to fit the tooth.

	After the tooth is etched with an acidic solution and painted with an adhesive resin, the veneer is applied, and the resin is hardened with a bonding light. The dentist then removes excess cement and finishes the veneer.

Photographs of bonding, bleaching. veneers: Mark I. Friedman.