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Tuesday, October 02, 2007

The Trend to Conservative Prep Veneers

We have been progressively moving toward more conservative tooth preparation design when restoring teeth using porcelain veneers. Veneers were originally used to make cosmetic changes and then as we saw how durable they were and learned how stong the bond between porcelain and enamel is we started using them more often to restore teeth. The bond between porcelain and enamel is one of the strongest there is and has proven to be much stronger than a cemented crown. Studies are showing veneers banded to enamel are lasting over 17 years. Some no-prep veneers can appear to be bulky and not as esthetic as veneers that are building up the fronts of the teeth. The bottom line is that we are all different and our treatment choices must be individualized to addres our individual needs.

posted by Dr. Charley Varipapa at 12:56 PM

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