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TREATMENT TIME

3 office visits, Basically 1- 4 hours each in 5 days time.

Maintenance

• Have a professional cleaning 3-4 times per year
• Avoid use of ultrasonic scalers and air abrasives during hygiene office visits
• Take special care when biting into or chewing hard & sticky foods
• Must wear Nightguards to protect from night teeth gringing.
• See dentist for resealing of margins as needed

Results

Such as glazed, natural appearance and effective masking of stains

Treatment Longevity

5-12 years

Advantages

• Less chipping than bonding
• Extremely good bond to enamel
• Minimal staining and loss of color or luster
• Less tooth reduction required than crowning Moreover
• Lasts longer than bonding
• Gum tissue tolerates porcelain well
• Generally no anesthetic required
• Color change is possible

Disadvantages

• Hence More expensive than bonding
• Difficult to repair if the veneer cracks or chips
• Irreversible if much enamel is removed
• Staining may occur between teeth, depending on how the veneer is prepared
• Margins may “wash out” and require repair.

Bonding

TREATMENT TIME

1 office visit

Maintenance

• Have a professional cleaning that is 3-4 times per year
• Avoid use of ultrasonic scalers and air abrasives during hygiene office visits
• Avoid biting down with front teeth especially on hard foods
• Most important see dentist for polishing or repair as necessary

Results

Immediate masking of stains

Treatment Longevity

On the whole 3-8 years; may need repair or replacement more frequently

Advantages

• Painless
• Results obtained in 1 appointment
• Little or no tooth reduction required
• Generally no anesthetic required
• Less expensive than porcelain veneers or crowns
• Easy to repair

Disadvantages

• Can chip or stain
• Though has a limited esthetic life
• May not cover dark stains well
• May involve minor tooth reduction to remove some of the stains
• Gum irritation may occur if margins are imperfect