What is Veneer in Dentistry?
A Veneer is a thin wafer of tooth colored material that is permanently bonded on the front surface of the anterior teeth in order to cover and esthetically restore an unsightly tooth. A veneer can either cover a portion of the front surface or the entire front surface of the tooth depending on the requirement. When are the Veneers needed? Veneers are used to correct the following conditions: • Teeth with facial surface that is malformed during its growth and development. • Permanent discoloration of the teeth that cannot be removed by just cleaning or polishing the tooth. • Tooth with a discolored and a broken filling on the facial surface area. • Teeth which get abraded and eroded by wear and tear. • To cover up small gaps seen among the anterior teeth. What are these Veneers made up off? Veneers are made from a thin shell of porcelain that is then bonded on a prepared tooth surface. Veneers can also be made using a type of plastic dental material called composites. A composite resin
