A veneer is a thin layer of material placed over a tooth, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth or to protect the tooth’s surface from damage. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer: dental composite and porcelain.
Normally, a veneer is fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory and later bonded to the tooth, using specific multi-shade resin cement (indirect technique). However, some composite veneers may be directly built-up in the mouth.
Indications may include:
-Unsightly stains on the surface of teeth or yellow teeth that won’t whiten
-veneers indications: whitening teeth
-Small cavities or enamel defects
-Worn teeth resulting in a prematurely aged appearance
-Teeth that have been shortened by wear