Hello,
I have a problem with my two upper central incisors. They are chipping at the lower edges and, compared with the lateral incisors where I have a bridge, they are uneven in size – considerably smaller – and also different in colour. I have read that correction with veneers is possible. What kind of procedure is this? Does it mean the central incisors are prepared? What is the lifespan of veneers? Is there any other way to correct such a defect?
Thank you for your answer. Marjana

Dear Sir/Madam!

If the tooth crowns only need to be lengthened slightly, this can be done in a completely non-invasive way, simply by adding composite materials.
If a change in colour and a general change in the shape of the tooth crown are also required, this can be done with a dental veneer or a crown.
When making an all-ceramic veneer, the enamel on the front (visible) part of the tooth crown has to be prepared. We remove a 0.3 to 0.7 mm thick layer of enamel and create a preparation for the veneer. The result is excellent. Aesthetic veneers have a relatively narrow indication. The tooth must be relatively intact, the intermaxillary relationships must be physiological, hygiene must be impeccable...
A more frequently used method for correcting the problem you would like to address is the fabrication of a conventional dental crown, which can likewise be made using all-ceramic technology and provides not only an aesthetic result but also functional rehabilitation (strength, replacement of lost parts of the tooth crown...). The procedure is more radical, however, because the existing tooth crown is prepared into the shape of a truncated cone.

Have a nice day!