San Antonio dentist, Dentist in San Antonio, TX

Veneers

Porcelain veneers are extremely thin casings of ceramic that are bonded to the front of the patients’ tooth to create a new smile. Porcelain veneers are placed over the front of teeth that appear too small or large, slightly discolored, or simply are not cosmetically pleasing to the patient. For many patients, teeth may have chipped, become discolored, or are slightly crooked. For the majority of these patients, porcelain veneers can prove to be the perfect solution. Full porcelain crowns are used for more extensively damaged teeth and can also achieve the same results.

When placing porcelain veneers, we pay close attention to the patients surrounding teeth and design each veneer to complement the overall smile. A "test" model will be produced for the patient and Dr. Knight allowing a preview of what the veneers will look like on the teeth....before permanently altering the teeth. This allows both the patient and Dr. Knight to make changes to the final product. The result is a beautiful, attractive new smile. Most cases involve multiple veneers on each side of smile...resulting in a balanced, (bi-lateral), smile.

If cared for properly, your veneers will last you a long time. We ensure that your new veneers are constructed of the most durable porcelain materials available.

Procedure

The procedure begins with the preparation of the tooth. This entails removing the discolored or unsightly portion of the tooth and meticulously shaping the tooth in preparation for the new veneer. Once we have shaped the tooth/teeth, we will take an impression. This impression will be sent to our lab where your new restoration(s) will be crafted. While the new veneers are created, we will provide you with a temporary restoration. Our temporary restorations will resemble your natural teeth so that you can continue with your daily life without worrying about a missing or incompatible tooth.

During your second visit to the office, we will proceed with the placement of your final restoration. The veneers will be fitted comfortably into the mouth. We will make every effort to ensure that the new tooth feels exactly like one of your natural teeth and the appearance/esthetics are acceptable to the patient and Dr. Knight. The final step in the process will be to x-ray the veneer(s) in place to ensure proper fit. Only then will the veneer(s) be permanently bonded into your mouth, leaving you with a beautifully restored smile.