Veneer Ceramic Services at Lux Smile Dental Clinic

Examination and consultation

• The doctor will check the general condition of the teeth and determine problems such as tooth decay, gingivitis, and bite.
• Take an X-ray (if necessary) to evaluate the tooth structure.
• Consult on the color, shape of porcelain teeth and appropriate implementation plan.
• Design a smile (Digital Smile Design)

Oral hygiene and treatment of diseases (if any)

• Scaling and cleaning the oral cavity to avoid bacteria causing infection.
• If there is tooth decay or gingivitis, the doctor will treat it thoroughly before applying porcelain.

Light tooth preparation or no grinding required (depending on the tooth condition)

• For teeth with a shape relatively standard: May not need to grind or only grind very little (about 0.2 – 0.5mm) to create adhesion and create space to change color
• For slightly misaligned teeth or teeth with major defects: Need to grind a thin layer of enamel so that the porcelain surface fits the tooth without being bulky.
• This process ensures that it does not affect the tooth pulp, helping to maintain long-term oral health.

Taking dental impressions and making porcelain veneers

• The doctor takes dental impressions using digital scanning technology or silicon impressions to ensure accuracy.
• Send dental impressions to the lab to make porcelain veneers according to natural color and shape, suitable for the face.
• During the waiting time, the patient can be fitted with temporary veneers to ensure aesthetics.

Try and fix the veneers porcelain

• After 2-3 days after the preparation and impression taking day
• When the porcelain veneer is completed, the doctor will try it on the tooth to check the fit, color and chewing feeling.
• If the requirements are met, the doctor will use specialized glue and laser technology to firmly fix the porcelain veneer onto the real tooth.
• Check the bite and adjust if necessary to ensure the patient feels comfortable when chewing.

 Instructions for care after porcelain veneering

• Porcelain veneers are durable and beautiful for a long time (can be from 10 to 20 years),

To keep porcelain veneers beautiful and durable for a long time (possibly 10 – 20 years), you need to follow these care principles:

Proper oral hygiene:

• Brush your teeth gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste.
• Use dental floss and mouthwash to remove plaque.

Avoid foods that damage porcelain veneers:

• Limit foods that are too hard (bones, ice, hard candy, etc.) to avoid cracking the porcelain.
• Avoid dark-colored foods and drinks (coffee, tea, wine, etc.) to maintain bright, beautiful teeth.

Do not grind your teeth or bite hard objects:

• If you have a habit of grinding your teeth while sleeping, you can wear a splint protect to avoid damaging the porcelain surface.

Regular check-ups:

• Have your teeth checked every 6 months to ensure that the porcelain veneers are stable and the natural teeth underneath are healthy.