Patient Information about Veneers by Dallas Veneers Cosmetic Dentist, Mark A. Sowell DDS, MAGD

The purpose of this article is to help patients who like to do their own research understand and interpret what they read on the internet and hear from other people. Then to be able to put it into prospective when making their decision to get porcelain veneers.

Natural beauty and esthetics that we see in nature is achievable through bonding technology of veneers to natural teeth. The process of bonding a veneer to a tooth allows light to transmit through the veneer and pick up the optics of the tooth. A veneer is defined as some material (porcelain or composite) that is bonded to the tooth. It is a partial covering of the tooth. You can also have a bonded crown which has the same optics; it just covers 360 degrees of a tooth. Cemented systems will not allow the porcelain to transmit light as a natural tooth does so the optics is changed. Therefore cemented crowns even if made of all porcelain, are not as life like as a general rule as bonded porcelain veneers. One variable is the skill of the ceramist. Ceramics is art work; the greater the artistic gifts of the ceramist the more that can be done. Each veneer or crown is like a sculpture, the result dependant on the artistic skill of the maker. The best approach for a patient I believe is to select an outstanding knowledgeable dentist trained on all the veneer systems to select what is best to meet the patient’s desires. The knowledge, skill and artistic ability of the dentist and ceramist are the key to an exceptional result no matter what system is used. This is art and science, not products rated by a consumers report.

In my Dallas cosmetic dentistry office I use all five types of veneer materials depending on my patient’s desires, expectations and the material capabilities. Composite veneers are done by me with Cosmadent Microfill and hybrid layering technique. My personal ceramists, here in Dallas, TX uses both customized pressed ceramics (empress) cutback for layered stacked porcelain over it for high strength cases a (clenchers and grinders) and Feldspathetic stacked porcelain is my choice for non-clenchers and grinders because of its thinness, layering beauty and range of coloring and characterization. For the most challenging clenchers and grinders that visit our Dallas cosmetic dentistry office we use Emax depending on the esthetic demands needed. Our ceramists is on site in our Dallas office for seating to make any changes desired on the spot although they are not often needed since out process predetermines this in the temporaries and wax-up stages. When a patient wants a no reshaping technique we use Durathins, Empress or Feldspathic, since they can be so strong and thin. In these cases we are more limited if we want significant changes to color. This technique works well when a patient has spaces between their teeth; the teeth are reclined or angled inward or the patient has large lips. The good news we do not have temporaries to deal with. If a patient wants us to use a laboratory like DeVinci or Micro Dental (Mac Veneer) we can. I would discuss this with each patient here in my Dallas cosmetic dentistry office.

The bottom line is a patient should pick a dentist who does a lot of smile enhancements with bonded veneers, look at photos of their results and spends the time to show the patients what the results will be before they do them. Materials and systems all have their strengths and weaknesses, so select a dentist who is experienced in all types of veneers and can match your needs with the best veneers for your case.

The knowledge, skill and artistic ability of the dentist and ceramist are the key to an exceptional result no matter what system is used. This is art and science, not products rated by a consumers report. Information about the Author: Dr. Sowell and his entire team strive to offer unparalleled expertise in the fields of cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry in Dallas. They understand that enhancing the health, function and appearance of your smile is a major decision. That is why Dallas dentist, Dr. Sowell and his dental care team are so dedicated to your well-being, both inside and out. Beauty Articles: http://www.article-buzz.com

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