I’ve Had Different Types Of Veneers Fitted Over The Years Which Keep Falling Off. Why Is This Happening?
Q.
Hello.
On my next to front tooth I had a porcelain veneer which only lasted five years. It fell off and I swallowed it! My dentist fitted a composite veneer on an emergency visit which lasted for only 2 years. That fell off and went down the sink. I then had another composite the next day as an emergency which is on now and is horrible. I follow a really good hygiene programme and have visited the dentist every 6 months since the age of 3. I am now 52. Why do they keep falling off? Whatever type I have? I am reluctant to have a high cost porcelain veneer fitted as the fear of losing it is probable. Thank you in anticipation.
Hello.
On my next to front tooth I had a porcelain veneer which only lasted five years. It fell off and I swallowed it! My dentist fitted a composite veneer on an emergency visit which lasted for only 2 years. That fell off and went down the sink. I then had another composite the next day as an emergency which is on now and is horrible. I follow a really good hygiene programme and have visited the dentist every 6 months since the age of 3. I am now 52. Why do they keep falling off? Whatever type I have? I am reluctant to have a high cost porcelain veneer fitted as the fear of losing it is probable. Thank you in anticipation.
A.
These are good questions. It could be something to do with your bite, chewing pattern, diet or grinding/clenching habits (finger nail biting, chewing pens, etc)? We would have to assess this of course, but these are the most common reasons for premature veneer fractures or de-bonds. It could also be that the tooth underneath has no enamel left and the bond strength to dentine is much weaker. It could of course also indicate poor quality treatment or laboratory work or maybe poor technique when bonding the veneer to the tooth; sometimes it’s the glue that fails?
These are good questions. It could be something to do with your bite, chewing pattern, diet or grinding/clenching habits (finger nail biting, chewing pens, etc)? We would have to assess this of course, but these are the most common reasons for premature veneer fractures or de-bonds. It could also be that the tooth underneath has no enamel left and the bond strength to dentine is much weaker. It could of course also indicate poor quality treatment or laboratory work or maybe poor technique when bonding the veneer to the tooth; sometimes it’s the glue that fails?
My advice would be to see a very experienced cosmetic dentist or restorative specialist/dentist who understands the bite in great depth. It may be that they can come up with a solution for you that lasts or maybe offer another type of solution (such as a crown). Best wishes, Mark.
Leave a Reply