There are several ways to conservatively correct deficiencies in a patient's smile, the options include orthodontics, restorative dentistry, along with teeth whitening.
When a patient presents with multiple discolorations or defects in the esthetic area, and or presents with various diastemas, the clinician is faced with several restorative options.
Indirect approaches may include full coverage of the tooth through crown or partial-crown preparations, conservative preparation, or no preparation of the tooth for ceramic veneer restorations. Direct approaches may include conservative tooth preparation or no tooth preparation with application of composite resin veneers. Also, prefabricated veneers have recently seen a revitalization with ceramic or resin veneers being adapted onto existing unprepared or prepared tooth structures, and then bonded into place.
All of these techniques have various degrees of technical-operator demands, and offer various benefits in terms of longevity and entail different costs.
Please speak with your provider to determine what option would work best for you.
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