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porcelain veneers

post #1 of 17
4/14/08 at 12:18am
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anyone have them?
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post #2 of 17
4/14/08 at 12:25am
My wife had one done (she had a dark tooth). The results were amazing. The key was that the guy from the lab that made them actually painted in "flaws" to match her other teeth. In her case, slight verigated lines slighlty lighter and darker.
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post #3 of 17
4/14/08 at 1:03am
My top four front teeth (incisors) have porcelain veneers. I initially had them done about 20 years ago when I lived in Oakland. I had them redone a few years ago due to slight gum recession above the original veneers. The new veneers are MUCH better. I don't know how much of that is due to a better dentist and lab or just newer and better technology. As with the above poster, my new veneers have slight flaws to make them look completely natural. The reason I had veneers done in the first place was due to a developmental line on one of the teeth and some unevenness of the teeth. I had my teeth bleached before the new veneers were put on and then had the new veneers made to match the whiter teeth. Realize that veneers will NOT bleach and you want them to match your teeth. If you are considering bleaching your teeth, now would be the time to do it.
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post #4 of 17
4/14/08 at 4:33am
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what about sensitivity? are you more sensitive to cold or hot drinks now that you have them?
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post #5 of 17
4/14/08 at 5:25am
I didn't notice any sensitivity once the permanent veneers where put on. There was a little of an issue with this while the temporary veneers were on. I think that the permanent veneers are cemented on with something very occlusive so it protects against sensitivity.
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post #6 of 17
12/10/08 at 2:14pm
I just read this older post because I am considering Veneers for a couple of teeth. My question
are they durable for biting a lot of cruncy foods? For instance , apples ,pears , crackers? I eat a
lot of apples and this is a big concern. Thanks for replies......... :-)
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post #7 of 17
12/22/08 at 12:49pm
the manufactured "flaws" that pocketsquareguy speaks of is called characterization. it was developed after patients complained of their veneers being much too artificial looking, even though they asked for the very ones that they've seen on TV. it provides a much more natural look and is very aesthetic at the same time.

i would recommend that you slice apples before eating them with your veneers. while the resin cement is pretty durable, hard foods such as apples should be sliced to prevent cement failure. foods such as carrots and crackers should be okay.

sensitivity should not be a problem as the resin cement that is used to seat the veneers actually provide a mechancial bond that seals the margins pretty well. if it is cemented right, sensitivity is of no concern.

the lifetime expectancy for the veneers are usually around 10 years or so. however, i've seen many veneers last for 15+ years with no problems whatsoever. take care of your veneers and they can last for a very long time.
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post #8 of 17
12/23/08 at 5:29am
I am on my second set of veneers (see previous posts on this thread). The first set were over 20 years old when they were replaced. They was never an issue with breakage or cement failure. The main reason they were replaced was due to some gum recession at the top margin were the veneer was attached to the tooth. The new veneers go up slightly higher. The new ones are also MUCH nicer cosmetically. I eat apples without giving it a thought. Perhaps I should be more careful, but so far I have not had any issues with it. I sometimes dream that they have fallen off which classifies as a NIGHTMARE!
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post #9 of 17
12/23/08 at 11:44am
I'm getting one put it in at the beginning of January to cover a spot where one tooth is being pushed awkwardly backwards. Will re-post after I have everything done.

As far as the durability, I was told that if I took reasonable/good care of the veneer there was no reason it shouldn't last 15 or more years.
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post #10 of 17
12/23/08 at 12:17pm
Can anyone else echo or refute the concept of not eating hard objects? I am thinking of veneers but really don't want to deal with having to think twice about eating harder foods (apples, etc.).
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post #11 of 17
12/24/08 at 2:07am
Last time I posted on a dental question it wound up in "dumb threads", so bear that in mind with my reply....
Anyway for what it's worth, the porcelain that is on the surface of most veneers is called "feldspathic" porcelain. This is chemically identical to the fine china that you were given for your wedding or was used to make the hideous but inexplicably expensive Royal Doulton figurines your otherwise perfect wife blemishes your mantlepiece with. While porcelain is relatively tough when you bite straight down on it (compression force), it is the weak-kneed sissy when you apply a twisting or angular (shear force) to it. Pling! Did I hear $1200.00 disappear?( insert your relevent fee here). Bottom line: eating "challenging" foods is also known as destructive testing, and by doing so you will ultimately precisely determine determine the force required to require an emergency visit to your veneer provider. Analogy.....I used to run a lot on hard surfaces until I had t0 use a handrail to climb stairs and my right knee made wet, squelching noises that caused others to turn their heads for the wrong reasons. Now I am careful and I don't need the handrail. Be cautious with what you chew with your veneers and they will last a long time. Otherwise you will test-drive the newest version each year. (Manouche will post the rebuttal),
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post #12 of 17
12/24/08 at 2:20am
Thanks for the reply - but seriously, even apples? They aren't exactly rock hard.
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post #13 of 17
12/24/08 at 3:56am
Cut them up, ditto carrots, and wear a mouthguard at night, i.e. wear a seatbelt when you drive.
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post #14 of 17
12/24/08 at 4:32am
Thanks driving glove - that is probably a bit too much upkeep for someone with my careless habits so I'll pass for now.
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post #15 of 17
12/24/08 at 4:03pm
I need a veneer badly on one of my front teeth. Does anyone know if dental insurance covers this sort of stuff?
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