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Porcelain Veneers |
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What are Porcelain Veneers? |
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Porcelain veneers, sometimes called dental veneers or dental porcelain laminates,
are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are bonded onto the front side of teeth
to create a dramatic cosmetic improvement. Veneers are especially effective for
correcting discolored, worn, chipped, or misaligned teeth.
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How Do Veneers Work?
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Porcelain veneers utilize advanced bonding materials to securely attach a thin shell
of porcelain (a veneer) to a tooth. Although porcelain is inherently brittle, when
it is firmly bonded to a sturdy substructure such as a tooth, it becomes very strong
and durable.
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Tooth enamel, the immensely hard outer coating of a tooth, is translucent. Therefore,
when light strikes a tooth's surface, it is not immediately reflected off, but instead
penetrates into the enamel layer. Once light has passed through the enamel, it reflects
off the opaque dentin beneath. This unique translucency effect is what gives natural,
healthy teeth their attractive, lustrous appearance.
We use porcelain veneers made from state-of-the-art, translucent ceramics that closely
mimic the light handling characteristics of a natural tooth’s enamel. Combined with
Dr. Morgan and Dr. Rogers’ advanced cosmetic techniques and attention to detail, this enables us
to create beautifully lustrous smiles that are indistinguishable from natural ones.
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The Advantages of Porcelain Veneers:
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- Beautiful, Life-Like Appearance: Because their light reflective properties are so
similar to natural teeth, our veneers are exceptionally attractive and incredibly
natural in appearance.
- Stain Resistance: Due to their glass-like ceramic construction, they are highly
stain resistant. Other less sophisticated dental bonding techniques can be more
susceptible to staining, especially for people who consume tea, coffee, red wine,
tobacco products, etc.
- Long-lasting Durability: Along with advanced bonding materials that are designed
to last, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Rogers’ superb techniques and experience assure that your striking
new smile will remain beautiful for many years.
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Actual patient before and after porcelain veneers.
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