Prep-less Veneers?

Denver Dentist Dental Crown No Drill or Prep-less Veneers... sounds too good to be true.... it "may" be! Dentist Highlands Ranch

There has been a lot of information on dental veneers that can be placed on your teeth simply with no reduction of tooth structure. This technique is a resurfacing of a technique from the 1980's and it works in a few cases... maybe less that you are lead to believe. The question is... how useful is it?

Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H, Candace DeLapp provide cosmetic dentistry to their patients in Denver, Ken Caryl, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, and the Parker Colorado area.

Indications for using the no drill prep-less veneers include:

The shade/color of the natural teeth must be close to the desired shade. These dental veneers are so thin that the underlying dark color may show through.
The "profile" (the lateral view... from the side) of the teeth must be ideal. This means that the teeth cannot be flared out and should be tilted inwards for this technique to work.
The arch form must be in perfect alignment, i.e. one or more teeth cannot stick out further than the rest of the teeth in the arch.
Simple closing of spaces between your teeth combined with the above indications.
In our opinion, less than 10% fall into this category.

Contra-indications with no-drill prep-less veneers Highlands Ranch dentist

As discussed above, modifying dark colors of teeth is difficult at best possible... can be impossible.
This technique makes your teeth feel "thicker" and the Mister "Ed" look possibly.
This technique may flair your teeth and they may look bulky.
One or more teeth cannot stick out further than the rest of the teeth in the arch.
Most dental veneer cases in our office do not meet the above indications.
Overhanging margins... glue stains... gum problems can occur with this technique.
In our opinion, 90% of patients do not fit into the no-prep category.

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Our Goal Dentist Highlands Ranch

Our goal in all aspects of contemporary dentistry is to be minimally invasive. The less tooth structure we need to remove the better off we are. Patients appreciate this and we make every effort to meet their needs. Prep-less dental veneers can be made but it works in just of few of the cases we have seen. If you would like to discuss the possibilities of veneers no maker what type... Please feel free to contact our Highlands Ranch Dental office at (303) 694-9740.