Porcelain Veneers

Thanks to porcelain veneers, lost function and aesthetics can be regained. Porcelain material can mimic natural tooth color well. In addition, their biocompatibility ensures that they can remain in the oral environment for many years without any problems, depending on patient care.

Porcelain material is frequently used in metal-supported cutting teeth, implants and laminate applications. It has become the most frequently used material in dentistry thanks to its more affordable prices compared to many other materials.

Why is Porcelain Dental Veneer Made?

Porcelain dental veneers are mainly used to protect teeth that have lost their material due to decay or breakage. Porcelain crowns are also used in the construction of bridge prostheses in cases where there are missing teeth and no implants are available. Thus, the lost aesthetics and function can be regained to the person.

Porcelain dental veneers can be used to make implant-supported dentures, reshape worn teeth and eliminate color incompatibilities between teeth.

Porcelain dental veneers can be used to create a natural and aesthetic smile design by correcting the unwanted size and shape of the front teeth.

How is Porcelain Dental Veneer Made?

Each patient is evaluated clinically and radiologically before a treatment decision is made. A treatment plan is prepared in line with the condition of the teeth and patient expectations. After the teeth to be veneered are determined, the tooth surfaces are prepared for veneering by abrading the tooth surfaces under local anesthesia. The teeth are then measured and sent to the laboratory for crowning. Temporary dental crowns are prepared during laboratory procedures to prevent patient sensitivity, protect worn teeth and for aesthetic reasons. These temporary teeth are applied over the worn teeth and the patient is given a rehearsal appointment.

When the porcelain veneers prepared in the laboratory arrive at the clinic, the patient is called and tested in the mouth and necessary adjustments are made. In addition to the aesthetics of porcelain veneers, their compatibility with teeth and gums is also evaluated. The process may continue for a while, taking into account the patient’s opinions and thoughts. After all arrangements for the doctor and the patient are completed, porcelain veneers are permanently bonded to the teeth. After the veneers are adhered, the patient is called for a check-up again. The fit of the veneers is re-evaluated and bite checks are performed.

Things to Consider After Porcelain Tooth Veneer

After the porcelain dental veneer is applied, a slight pain may be felt for a week at most. This situation is quite natural and painkillers can be used. Apart from this, people can continue their lives where they left off and return to work.

The patient is asked not to consume too hot or too cold things for the first week. Hard and sticky foods should be avoided. Teeth should be brushed regularly and flossing should not be interrupted. In general, the lifespan of porcelain veneers is approximately 10 years. The more attention a person pays to oral care, the longer the life of porcelain veneers will be.

How Do Porcelain Tooth Veneer Prices Change?

Porcelain tooth veneer prices depend on how many teeth will be applied, whether the teeth to be covered need filling or root canal treatment, the type of porcelain to be used (full ceramic or metal-supported porcelain), the quality of the porcelain material, the fee schedule of the laboratory where it will be used, where it will be used (on normal teeth or (implants)). It varies depending on the experience of the physician.