Can porcelain veneers be used to improve the appearance of teeth with incisal wear (wear on the biting edge)?
Porcelain veneers can effectively restore the appearance of teeth with incisal wear, making them look more youthful.
Porcelain veneers can effectively restore the appearance of teeth with incisal wear, making them look more youthful.
Dentist
Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Reasons include wear and tear, tooth decay around the filling, biting hard objects, or the filling not bonding properly.
A temporary restoration is often placed on the dental implant during the healing period to maintain aesthetics and function. It is replaced with a permanent restoration once the implant has fully integrated with the bone.
Diode lasers are used for soft tissue treatments, like contouring gums or treating periodontal disease.
Full dentures replace all teeth, while partial dentures replace some missing teeth when some natural teeth remain.
Avoid staining substances like tobacco, coffee, tea, and red wine. Brush and floss regularly, and consider professional dental cleanings.
You can consume sparkling water with porcelain veneers, but be mindful of its acidity and maintain good oral hygiene.