composite veneers or porcleain veneers on bottom teeth?
Q. I had some porcelain veneers done 4yrs ago on my top front teeth, which still look like new now. I went to see my new dentist at same practice to enquire about porcelain veneers for bottom teeth, but was informed that I wouldn’t be able to have them so was told I would have to have composite veneers. I had them done just prior to xmas 2007 and already the composite on 2 are badly worn. I was informed procedure would take approx 30mins per tooth, yet I had 6 done in 90mins! I would appreciate your views and advice on this matter. Have I been misinformed? If so, is there anything I can do about it?
A. Hi A, thank you for your question.
It is difficult to understand why veneers couldn’t be done on your lower teeth. If they are suitable for composite veneers they should really be suitable for porcelain veneers.
Porcelain is much harder and more abraisive than composite, therfore composite doesn’t last as long but when it is put against porcelain it wears even faster. If the composite composites veneers are too long or are too thick they will grind against the upper porcelain veneers during chewing and can wear down even further.
Everybody has different techniques to fabricate composite veneers and can it can take anywhere from 30 mins to 4-5 hours. The best material to put against porcelain is porcelain. I think it is definately worth seeking a second opinion. If you live close to buckinghamshire I would be happy to see you for a consultation.
Kind Regards
It is difficult to understand why veneers couldn’t be done on your lower teeth. If they are suitable for composite veneers they should really be suitable for porcelain veneers.
Porcelain is much harder and more abraisive than composite, therfore composite doesn’t last as long but when it is put against porcelain it wears even faster. If the composite composites veneers are too long or are too thick they will grind against the upper porcelain veneers during chewing and can wear down even further.
Everybody has different techniques to fabricate composite veneers and can it can take anywhere from 30 mins to 4-5 hours. The best material to put against porcelain is porcelain. I think it is definately worth seeking a second opinion. If you live close to buckinghamshire I would be happy to see you for a consultation.
Kind Regards
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