Dental Veneers - Dr. Gargi Kandhari
                     DENTAL VENEERS
Dr. Gargi Kandhari
So veneers or laminates are like a cover for the teeth, they 
are designed to cover the front surface of the teeth. They 
provide an excellent solution for smile designing or smile 
makeover. Veneers can correct various dental problems like ;
1. Crowded or spacing between the teeth
2. Stained or discoloured teeth
3. Chipped or broken teeth
4. Uneven teeth of different sized teeth
5. Bite correction
Veneers provide a viable solution for anyone looking to fix 
their front teeth, whether the alignment, colour, size or teeth 
position. They can also be used to align teeth to a certain 
extent in patients who are unwilling to go ahead with 
Orthodontic treatment. There are several advantages of this 
treatment  like :
1. Short Duration - The whole treatment can be completed 
in one or two sittings within a week. 
2. Very comfortable and painless procedure.
3. Highly aesthetic results - Veneers can completely alter 
or give a complete makeover to one’s smile
4. Lasts for a long time - A well fitted veneer can last upto 
10 to 15 years.
5. Easy maintenance - They are relatively easy to Clean 
and maintain as compared to other prosthesis.
1. TYPES OF VENEERS
Ceramic Veneers - This is the most durable and long lasting 
veneer. It also gives the best aesthetics and retains it colour 
and polish for a very long time. They do not chip, break or 
fracture or get dislodged over time. 
PROCEDURE
This typically takes two to at the most three sittings. These 
are fabricated in the dental laboratory and then cemented 
onto the prepared teeth.
STEP 1
In the first sitting a detailed discussion is initiated with the 
patient. This is of utmost importance to understand the 
expectations and what exactly the patient desires in their new 
smile. After this a thorough oral examination is carried out. 
This is followed by intra and extra oral photographs and 
impressions for a study model and treatment planning. After 
this  at Dr Kandhari’s Skin and Dental Clinic we also do a 
digital smile designing for the patient. In this we can show the 
patient how the veneers will look on their face and what will 
the new smile be like. Once the patient and the cosmetic 
dentist are agreeable on the course of treatment we than go 
ahead with the main clinical procedure.
STEP 2
At this stage after adequate anaesthesia and isolation, the 
teeth are prepared. The labial or outer surface of the teeth 
need to be reduced to for the veneers to be placed. The 
enamel surface is trimmed and the final impression is 
recorded.
After this we immediately fabricate temporary veneers to 
cover the prepared teeth. These protect the enamel while the 
final prosthesis is being fabricated.
STEP 3
At Dr Kandhari’s Skin and Dental Clinic we try to provide our 
patients with the final veneers within two to three days. Once 
they arrive the patient is called for the final appointment. 
After the checking the fit , color, shape and size we fix them 
with a temporary glue. 
Once the patient is satisfied the final cementation process is 
completed. In about one week’s time the complete smile of 
the patient is altered. this can easily last upto fifteen years if 
maintained well and regular brushing and flossing is followed 
by the patient.
2. COMPOSITE VENEERS
At Dr Kandhari’s Skin and Dental Clinic we try to provide our 
patients with the final veneers within two to three days. Once 
they arrive the patient is called for the final appointment. 
After the checking the fit , color, shape and size we fix them 
with a temporary glue. 
Once the patient is satisfied the final cementation process is 
completed. In about one week’s time the complete smile of 
the patient is altered. this can easily last upto fifteen years if 
maintained well and regular brushing and flossing is followed 
by the patient.
PROCEDURE
After a thorough consultation and oral examination, at Dr 
Kandhari’s Skin and Dental clinic we go ahead with the intra 
and extra oral photographs as well as some profile shots. This 
aids us in the treatment planning and veneer preparation.
Once the patient and the cosmetic dentist are on the same 
page we begin the procedure. In this the amount of tooth 
structure to be removed varies on the case. In some cases 
minimal or no preparation is needed like in cases where we 
need to build up the tooth or make them bigger or close the 
gaps between the teeth..
PROCEDURE
In other situations some amount of tooth structure needs to 
be removed like when we are trying to align the teeth or cover 
some dark stains and discolouration. After the tooth 
preparation the veneer is built up layer by layer with 
composite and moulded to the tooth structure. 
Once completed it is finished and polished well and 
completed.
THE MAIN DISADVANTAGES OF 
COMPOSITE VENEERS ARE :
They get discoloured or stained easily with time as composite 
tends to absorb colour from our food and drinks.
Can get chipped or fractured easily as compared to ceramic 
veneers.
3. LUMINEERS
These are also ceramic or porcelain veneers but are much 
thinner than conventional veneers. They are also known as no 
prep veneers. They can be considered in areas which do not 
require any tooth preparation. 
The main disadvantage of this system is because of it being 
much thinner, they tend to chip off or break more easily as 
compared to conventional ceramic veneers. Although the 
quality and finish of these veneers are excellent, one needs 
tone more careful with them.
PRECAUTIONS 
Minimal biting forces should be applied to the front teeth once 
the veneers have been cemented. Like biting into a hard 
apple or having a hard cookie. Also certain activities like 
opening a bottle with your teeth should be completely 
avoided.
Regular flossing is very important in between the veneers to 
avoid any kind of food impaction and to maintain the gingival 
health. This ensures the gums around the veneers are healthy 
and adapted well to the gender margins. 
Hence, if the veneer procedure is done well by a proficient 
cosmetic dentist and the treatment planning is done well. It 
can last for a very long time and give a fabulous aesthetic 
result.
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