In general terms:

• Restoration of the original size of a decayed, stained, cracked or broken tooth;
• Improvement of the aesthetic appearance of a smile by standardizing the color, shape, angle or size of the teeth;
• Reduction or camouflage of unwanted interdental spaces (diastems);
• Hiding enamel defects (hypoplasia).

Porcelain veneers:

• Biocompatible: healthy material in harmony with the body;
• Resistant to stains caused by the absorption of dark liquids, such as coffee and wine, or by the consumption of tobacco products;
• Does not change colour over time;
• Generally longer durability than composite veneers.

In general terms:

• Veneers remain an expensive treatment, as several teeth are often involved;
• Dental problems, such as cavities, can occur if the veneers are poorly maintained or detached from the teeth;
• A tooth whitening may be necessary before considering a treatment involving veneers, since the color of the veneers is chosen according to the natural color of the adjacent teeth;
• Aesthetic results depend very much on the artistic skills of the dentist or prosthetist who makes the veneers and the complexity of the case to be treated;
• If a breakage occurs or if the veneer comes off, the treatment must be repeated;
• Veneers are not covered by all dental insurance since their function is mainly aesthetic.

Porcelain veneers:

• They require more time to manufacture than composite veneers;
• They are more expensive because of the need for laboratory work, among other things;
• The treatment is irreversible because part of the enamel must be removed to attach them to the teeth;
• When they break, they can hardly be touched up.

• Progressive deterioration of the appearance of teeth;
• Possibility of fracture of a weakened tooth not reinforced by a veneer.

First appointment:

• Preparation of the teeth;
• Removal of a thin layer of enamel (sometimes performed under local anesthesia);
• Dental impressions for the manufacture of veneers in the laboratory;
• Installation of temporary veneers. These require special attention, as they are fragile (changes in eating and oral habits).

Second appointment:

• Removal of temporary facets;
• Preparation of the teeth;
• Installation of permanent veneers with composite resin cement;
• Adjustment of the occlusion and polishing of the veneer.

• Varies according to the number of facets to be performed.

• Veneers require the same type of care as natural teeth (brushing at least twice a day and daily flossing);
• It is recommended to floss where the veneers have been applied;
• The patient must be careful not to bite into objects that are too hard not to break the veneers;
• The patient should avoid biting his nails, the skin around the nails or using his teeth as tools (to open sachets for example);
• Patients with grinding or clenching habits should wear a protective device such as an occlusal plate or rigid protective shell;
• To ensure optimal results, it is essential to visit your dentist every six months for a routine cleaning and examination.

• Teeth that are too decayed or fragile and require the installation of a dental crown;
• Problem of clenching or grinding of untreated teeth, which can damage and even break veneers.

• Composite veneers;
• CEREC type crown;
• Laboratory crown.