Page 48 - Amazing Smiles

CHAPTER FOUR figure 50
figure 51
This is how a typical porcelain veneer
smile makeover takes place: (figure 50)

This patient had unsightly maxillary teeth.
Her objective was to eliminate the spaces
between her teeth and get rid of the “gummy”
smile look.

After administration of local anesthetic, her
maxillary gums and bone are reduced and allowed
to heal for six weeks. (figure51)

Once the gums are healed, the eight maxil-
lary teeth are prepared for porcelain veneers.
(figure 52)

A dental impression of the prepared teeth is
taken and sent to the lab. Temporary bonded
veneers are made for the patient to wear for one
week. (figure 53)

In the lab, the ceramist makes the individual
veneers by hand, carefully coloring each one to
simulate natural tooth structure. They are then
fired in a porcelain oven at over 2000 degrees
until they turn into a glasslike substance. They are
now ready to be returned to the cosmetic dentist.
(figure 54).

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