Indications treatable by veneers include:

• stained/ defective restorations
• gap between front teeth
• fracture lines
• wearing of teeth
• discolored teeth
• malformed teeth
• slight malposition
• gum recession exposing the roots
• erosion/ abrasion of teeth
• in case of children teeth (with large pulp)

Comparison of veneer systems

Composite resin veneers

Composite resins (same as used for tooth -colored fillings) can be used in a direct chair side technique to form a veneer.

Advantages of these direct composite veneers are:

• Only one appointment is required
• cost to the patient is less
• composite resin veneers are reparable
• color and form can be controlled by the dentist

Porcelain veneers

These veneers promise “The highest esthetic potential to date for restoration of anterior tooth defects”. Porcelain is the optimum material for its color stability, esthetics, wear resistance and tissue compatibility. But unlike composite resin veneers these are constructed in labs from dies made from patient’s impression.

Porcelain veneers:

• Frequently do not require anesthetic and are less stressful to the patient.
• does not usually cause sensitivity
• maintains natural contacts between teeth
• eliminates display of metal at the gum margin
• does not usually require temporization

But these veneers are expensive. These are extremely difficult to repair if fractured and the technique involved in placement of veneers is extremely delicate. Some commonly used veneer system are the PROCERA and IPS Empress.

Ultra Thin Veneers

They represent one of the greatest advances in cosmetic dentistry. They are ultra thin veneers (as thin as contact lenses). They utilize ultra-modern state-of -the-art technology to create extremely strong, durable, thin veneer from porcelain.

They are placed on the existing tooth structure so that means in most cases there is no drilling of extremely sensitive tooth enamel is required unlike traditional veneers.No injections! No pain! No Drilling! No temporaries!

With thineers you can:

• Whiten teeth Permanently
• Re-shape Teeth
• Straighten Teeth
• Repair Chipped and Stained Teeth
• Place over existing Crown or Bridge work without having to replace them.
• Close gaps and spaces in between teeth

In cases where orthodontic problems are not very severe, THINEERS ULTRA THIN VENEERS will change the alignment and shape of your teeth, making them look whiter, straighter and more uniform.Moreover, this type of restoration has been proven to last for up to 20 years with proper maintenance and care.

This would include your regular Dental Check-up and Cleaning.

Materials for Inlays and Onlays

Dental inlays lie within the cusps on the chewing surface of teeth. A dental onlay, on the other hand, is more extensive than an dental inlay, and tends to cover multiple cusp areas. Both can be composed of gold, resin or ceramics. These pieces are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth.

 

Cosmetic surgeries

Excessive Gingival Display: This can be a significant esthetic dilemma for many patients. The condition usually presents as incomplete exposure of crown portion of the tooth and a high lip line, which causes a “gummy smile”. The cause is delayed migration of the gum margin apically during eruption.

When full exposure of the crown portion of the tooth is achieved surgically, there is dramatic improvement in esthetics by the concomitant lengthening of the teeth and reduction of the gingival exposure.

Gingival prosthesis

Gingival prosthesis can be given in cases of increased crown length and gingival recession , where teeth appears extra long.