Dental Veneers are a thin layer of material placed on the front surface of a tooth, using either composite or porcelain material. It is a method which requires very little or no preparation for changing the appearance of a tooth.

A functionally sound tooth can have disfigurements or imperfections that are aesthetically displeasing. These teeth are well suited for veneers. A little or no enamel is reduced on the front surface of the tooth to ensure the restored tooth is a natural shape. After the minor reduction, the next stage is dependent on the material used.

Composite 

If composite is used, it is placed directly on the tooth, shaped and finished. The procedure is carried out in one sitting. Since no laboratories are involved in this process, it is certainly the more economic option.

If porcelain is used, after minor reduction, an impression is taken and used to make a model so that a skilled dental technician can manufacture the porcelain veneer. The prepared tooth structure is specially treated before the veneer is bonded to the tooth. This creates an aesthetically pleasing finish to the tooth.

Veneers are used to treat a variety of dental conditions including: