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Aesthetic — the colour and translucency can match the natural teeth |
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The material is not easily stained |
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Brittle and suitable for non-stress bearing area only |
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Certain thickness of tooth substance has to be removed in order to provide enough bulk of the material
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To restore teeth with high aesthetic requirement, especially the front teeth |
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A thin layer of tooth substance is removed from the facial surface of the tooth. |
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Impressions of the upper and lower teeth are taken and the bite registration is recorded. |
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The veneer is fabricated in the dental laboratory. |
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Tooth
surface is cleaned before bonding the veneer. |
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Tooth surface is etched and treated with diluted acid such as 30% phosphoric acid. |
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The
veneer is bonded onto the tooth. |
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A layer of tooth substance is removed. |
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Impressions of the upper and lower dental arches are taken and the bite registration is taken. The prepared tooth will be protected by a temporary crown. |
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The porcelain crown is fabricated in the dental laboratory. |
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Temporary crown is removed and the tooth surface is cleaned. |
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The crown is cemented onto the tooth. |
