a covering applied to the tooth made from porcelain to improve the tooth's appearance
If a stain is very deep within the tooth then porcelain veneers can be considered. Veneers are thin coverings of laboratory-made porcelain which are bonded to the tooth with a special resin. They behave much like a false fingernail which covers the front surface of the tooth. Because they have a glazed surface they feel very smooth and also tend to resist staining. Veneers are often chosen by celebrities to perfect their smile.
These ultra-thin sheets of porcelain or composite resin are created for bonding to the surface of teeth. This procedure is especially useful in repairing or changing the appearance of damaged teeth.
A thin covering that is bonded to the front of a tooth to improve appearance. It can be made of either porcelain or resin.
These are equivalent to the "false finger nails" of Dentistry. Made from porcelain by the laboratory, veneers are adhered to the prepared tooth, providing lasting changes to the appearance of the tooth by altering the color, shape or position of the tooth. These are the gold standard of Cosmetic Dentistry and are conservative alternatives to crowns.
Thin, decorative slices of wood cut or sliced from a log, then applied to a core material of solid wood or particle board. The technique allows the application of especially attractive grains to furniture surfaces, even when the wood from which the veneer is taken is too rare, expensive or hard-to-work to be used structurally.
A thin porcelain shell (similar to a fingernail in thickness) that is bonded to the front and top of a tooth to correct imperfections in shape and color, or to close space between teeth.
The latest development in porcelain dentistry, veneers are made of porcelain and bonded to your teeth for a natural looking smile.
Ultra-thin, custom-made laminates bonded to teeth, especially effective for repairing chipped, cracked, or worn teeth.
thin strips of hardwood (0.5mm thick) used for laminating onto cheap material to improve visual appearance
Thin, pre-shaped shells that cover top or bottom front teeth to repair chips or cracks, fix gaps and change the shape and size of teeth. They are made of either porcelain or tooth-colored composite resin material.
Plastic or porcelain facing which is bonded directly to a tooth to improve its appearance, producing a very natural appearance. See "Veneers."
ultra-thin, specially made laminates bonded to teeth. (Veneers are especially useful for repairing chipped, cracked, or worn teeth.)
Are thin, custom-made moldings that cover the front of unattractive teeth. They are crafted from lifelike, high-tech materials to portray a bright, natural smile. If you are looking to improve your smile, custom-fitted veneers could provide the answer.
