Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
Page 19
Page 20
Page 21
Page 22
Page 23
Page 24
Page 25
Page 26
Page 27
Page 28
Page 29
Page 30
Page 31
Page 32
Page 33
Page 34
Page 35
Page 36
Page 37
Page 38
Page 39
Page 40
Page 41
Page 42
Page 43
Page 44
Page 45
Page 46
Page 47
Page 48
Page 49
Page 50
Page 51
Page 52
Page 53
Page 54
Page 55
Page 56
Page 57
Page 58
Page 59
Page 60
Page 61
Page 62
Page 63
Page 64
Page 65
Page 66
Page 67
Page 68
28 FOCUS - JULY 2015 PAID ADVERTISEMENT A veneer is a thin layer of restorative material placed over a tooth surface either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth or to protect a damaged tooth surface. Whether as a result of an accident or a tooth has been broken or chipped or simply if a tooth suffers from discoloration a dental veneer is used to improve the appearance of a tooth.A veneer is fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory and later bonded to the tooth. Veneers are an important tool in cosmetic dentistry and have become an increasingly common procedure. The Hollywood smile has transcended the movies and more and more people want the same perfect smile they see in magazines and on their screens. The technology is now available to make amazing changes to the look of our teeth. Whether a tooth is worn at the edges too small and not able to be closed by orthodontics or malpositioned one or multiple veneers can be placed to make the teeth look just like your natural ones. Dental Veneers Consultation Your teeth will be examined to see if you are a good candidate. X-rays and impressions will be made and the procedure will be discussed. Preparation About 12 mm of of enamel will be removed from your tooth. An impression will then be made and sent to a dental laboratory. Fitting When the veneer is ready it will be fitted and coloured to your liking. Your tooth will be cleaned polished and etched to ensure a strong bond. Bonding The veneer is now ready to permanently cement on. Once properly positioned a special beam of light will be applied to harden the cement quickly. Veneers are used to fix Teeth that are discoloured - either because of root canal treatment stains from tetracycline or other drugs excessive fluoride or other causes or the presence of large resin fillings that have discoured the tooth Teeth that are worn down Teeth that are chipped or broken Teeth that are misaligned uneven or irregularly shaped Teeth with gaps between them