Cosmetic dentist & porcelain veneers

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Cosmetic Dentist, Dr Anthony Mobasser

All you wanted to know about PORCELAIN VENEERS aka dental veneers,or LAMINATES, or DENTAL LAMINATES.
What Are Veneers?

Veneers are thin, custom-made FACING OR LAMINATES that cover the fronts of unsightly teeth. They are crafted from tooth-colored, high-tech materials to portray a natural, bright smile.VENEERS can be made of porcelain or composite material.

How Long Will Veneers Last?

Veneers are intended to last for many years , DEPENDING  on patient’s bite,parafunctional habits (clenching or grinding ) ,  and the necessary preventative dental visits needed. Unlike most bonding materials, (which is porous hence prone to stains ) porcelain veneers will not change color over time. You should consult cosmetict dentist to find out  how long veneers will last in your particular mouth.

How Are Veneers Applied?

The tooth is reshaped and contoured  initially to allow for the added thickness of the veneer. THIS IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VENEERS AND LUMINEERS. With Lumineers typically no tooth structure  is removed ,however the added porcelain on the tooth without removing any tooth structure initially, will result in a BULKIER OR THICKER OUTCOME.So for DENTAL VENEER  a molded image is taken of the reshaped tooth and sent to a dental laboratory where the veneer is custom-made to fit your mouth. The veneer is applied with adhesive material which bonds it to the original tooth structure.VENEERS SHOULD NOT BE CEMENTED TO THE TOOTH RATHER BONDED TO THE TOOTH,so it becomes one with the reshaped tooth.

Advantages of Veneers

Tooth-Like Appearance
Since veneers are individually sculpted for each patient, it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between a veneer and a natural tooth,however depending on the skill of the cosmetic dentist and the ceramist ,multicolor porcelain layers can be incorporated to each hand crafted veneer,to transform your smile ,to the awsome smile you desire.

High Stain-Resistant
Custom-made veneers resist stains from coffee, tea and cigarette smoke because they are made of high-tech, extremely polishable glass material, the porcelain material resist stain ,much better than composite material ,in which is more porous.

Benefits of Veneers

• A minimal amount of the natural tooth must be altered to fit the veneer.

• Veneers can be matched to make even the darkest teeth appear to be bright white.

• Minor twists and overlaps, as well as small gaps, can be quickly corrected through the use of  porcelain veneers.

Make an appointment and come in to visit cosmetic dentist in los angeles, aka Dr. Anthony Mobasser, for his expert opinion and Smile Evaluation.

You deserve the best!!!

About Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser

Dr. Mobasser offers state-of-the-art cosmetic  dental treatment to his patients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, santa monica and around the world. He is one of the pioneers of modern cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and is one of the best experienced and qualified dentists in the world. Dr. Mobasser offers full-mouth reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers, sedation dentistry, full-mouth reconstruction, porcelain crowns and bridges, implants, TMJ treatment, smile makeover, and more. To complement his dental training, he also holds degrees in mathematics and engineering. Please visit his website at www.celebritydentist.com.

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Porcelain Veneers (Dental Veneers) vs Crowns

Posted in Aesthetic Dentistry, Best Cosmetic Dentist, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentist Beverly Hills, Cosmetic Dentist Los Angeles, Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist, Porcelain, Porcelain Laminates, Porcelain Veneers, Smile Makeover on April 20th, 2010 by admin

 A word of advice! When it comes to smile makeover,or new cosmeticdentistry  procedure;

It is my opinion to stay conservative as much as possible ,when it comes to tooth removal!!
once your tooth is cut,the  g-d given tooth structure is gone.
Dental crowns usually require 360 degree preperation,i.e all around the tooth,vs veneer or dental veneer require at MOST 180 degree preperation,meaning the in side if your tooth is not even touched,meaning less tooth structure is removed,therefore your teeth are not weakend as much as a crown preperation (porcelain cap).
Due to above facts, if there is any debate to do porcelain veneers vs. porcelain crowns ,it is always best to do veneers, (laminates)!!
You can always go from porcelain veneer to porcelain crown or cap!!,but you can never go from a crown to veneer!!
remember this!!

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