Many times, porcelain veneers can be done with no-prep porcelain veneers or minimal preparation of the teeth. This particular case shows a lady who wanted to be conservative and yet have a nice smile. Her goal was to have a natural smile and not a Hollywood white smile.
Dr. Konig explains, ” The key to success with all cases, no-prep, minimal prep, or full prep veneers lies in the smile design and understanding what your patient desires to see with the final outcome.”
Planning smile designs should take place after fulling discussing and evaluating the patient’s desires. Some factors that can determine if prep less veneers are a viable option are:
- The arch width and form
- The position of the teeth
- The color of the natural teeth
- The desired shade of the new porcelain veneers
- The bite (how the teeth meet together)
- The desire contours and anatomy to be designed
- The gumline
- The smile line
- The luster and vitality of the new veneers
These are just some factors that need to be considered if beautiful and natural results are be accomplished.
A common problem Dr. Konig points out is that many dentists/labs make these look too thick or bulky which creates an unnatural appearance. Correctly designed and utilized, non-prep and minimal prep veneers have a definite role in cosmetic dentistry.
If you have any questions regarding Houston Cosmetic Dentistry or Houston porcelain veneers, please feel free to contact our office, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, FIAPA 713-668-2289.
