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Dental
Veneers (Continued)
What's the Procedure for Getting a Dental Veneer?
The procedure usually requires three
trips to the dentist – one for a consultation and two to make and
apply the veneers. One tooth or many teeth can simultaneously
undergo the veneering process described below.
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Diagnosis
and treatment planning.
This first step involves active participation between you and
your dentist. Explain to your dentist the result that you are
trying to achieve. During this appointment your dentist will
examine your teeth to make sure dental veneers are appropriate
for you and discuss what the procedure will involve and some of
its limitations. He or she also may take X-rays and possibly
make impressions of your mouth and teeth.
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Preparation.
To prepare a tooth for a veneer, your dentist will remove about
½ millimeter of enamel from the tooth surface, which is an
amount nearly equal to the thickness of the veneer to be added
to the tooth surface. Before trimming off the enamel, you and
your dentist will decide the need for a local anesthetic to numb
the area. Next, your dentist will make a model or impression of
your tooth. This model is sent out to a dental laboratory, which
in turn constructs your veneer. It usually takes 1 to 2 weeks
for your dentist to receive the veneers back from the
laboratory. For very unsightly teeth, temporary dental veneers
can be placed for an additional cost.
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Bonding
. Before the dental veneer is permanently cemented to
your tooth, your dentist will temporarily place it on your tooth
to examine its fit and color. He or she will repeatedly remove
and trim the veneer as needed to achieve the proper fit; the
veneer color can be adjusted with the shade of cement to be
used. Next, to prepare your tooth to receive the veneer, your
tooth will be cleaned, polished and etched – which roughens the
tooth to allow for a strong bonding process. A special cement is
applied to the veneer and the veneer is then placed on your
tooth. Once properly position on the tooth, your dentist will
apply a special light beam to the dental veneer, which activates
chemicals in the cement causing it to harden or cure very
quickly. The final steps involve removing any excess cement,
evaluating your bite and making any final adjustments in the
veneer as necessary. Your dentist may ask you to return for a
follow-up visit in a couple of weeks to check how your gums are
responding to the presence of your veneer and to once again
examine the veneer's placement.
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