Step 1 : Diagnosis, treatment plan, oral scanning, and wax up

At your initial visit, a dentist will examine your oral condition and assess whether veneers are suitable for you. X-rays may be necessary, and teeth impressions may be taken for the wax-up process. Following that, a 3D digital scanner will be used to take a digital impression of your teeth. The wax-up or mock-up is beneficial for designing your smile, providing you with a preview of the treatment results.

Step 2 : Tooth preparation and a temporary veneer placement

The next step involves preparing your teeth for veneer placement. A very thin layer of enamel, typically less than 0.5 mm, will be removed to facilitate the attachment of the veneers. During this process, you’ll have the opportunity to select your preferred veneer shade. Temporary veneers will be placed while you await the laboratory work for the permanent veneers.

Step 3 : Bonding of veneers (Permanent veneers placement)

The final step involves bonding the veneers or attaching the permanent veneers. The dentist will use dental glue to permanently cement them to your teeth. Once the veneers are bonded, they become securely attached and not easily removable. Following this, the dentist will check your bite and make any necessary adjustments to ensure they are a perfect fit for you.

Step 1 : Diagnosis, treatment plan, oral scanning, and wax up

The dentist will conduct an examination of the patient’s teeth to create a treatment plan. The dental specialist may also take X-rays to assess the condition of the teeth, including root canals, tooth decay, and any bone or gum issues. If any problems are detected that require treatment, these will need to be addressed before proceeding with dental crowns. The dentist will uses to intraoral scanner to scan the teeth or take impressions to make temporary crowns that patients can try while waiting for permanent ones. In cases involving a full jaw or full mouth makeover, a wax impression may be taken.

Step 2 : Tooth preparation and a temporary crown placement

Once the treatment plan is confirmed, the dentist will begin preparing the tooth for the crown by either grinding it or prepping the teeth. Subsequently, the dentist will digitally capture an impression of the patient’s bite, and the model of the teeth impression will be sent to the dental lab for the production of the crowns. At this stage, temporary crowns are placed to protect the tooth while awaiting the permanent ones. It’s important for the patient to exercise caution when wearing temporary crowns, as they are less stable

Step 3 : Bonding of crown (Permanent crown placement)

In the final step, the dentist will replace the temporary crown with the permanent one. However, it’s essential to evaluate the result of wearing the crowns to check for factors such as color match, proper occlusion of the teeth and crowns, seamless edges, enamel quality, and whether they meet the patient’s needs. If necessary, the dentist may make minor adjustments to ensure a perfect fit. Once everything is confirmed, the dentist will permanently attach the crown to the tooth using dental glue, to complete the treatment.