How long do I need to get dental veneers?
More and more patients are interested in and value the importance of having a beautiful smile, and a very common question from those who come to us is ” How many appointments are needed or how much time do I need to get dental veneers on my teeth?”.
Generally speaking, for this type of treatment with dental veneers, several fundamental steps are required. The process always starts with data collection for diagnosis and planning of the new smile.
At this first consultation, the condition of oral health is assessed, and it is determined how many dental veneers will be necessary to achieve a satisfactory aesthetic and functional result. In this regard, photographs (intra and extra oral) and a short video are taken. We also perform complementary radiographic exams and a digital scan (digital molding) of the dental arches. All this data will guide the clinical case from start to finish.
After this consultation, the collected data is sent to the laboratory to execute the study of the new smile.
This study consists of the creation of the dental wax-up, or in other words, the aesthetic planning, where various parameters such as color, shape, and position of the teeth are evaluated. From this wax-up, the mock-up is prepared.
The mock-up is the tool that will allow the patient to see what their new smile will look like, as they will be able to visualize the sketch of the final result in their mouth.
In a second consultation, the mock-up is done, and if both the dentist and the patient accept and like the result, the preparation of the teeth is carried out and, subsequently, the fabrication of the dental veneers follows.
The next consultation is, therefore, for the placement. In this final consultation, the veneers made by the dental technician are tried on, and if they are as desired and planned, the definitive cementation is done, resulting in a harmonious and natural smile.
In any case, before considering getting dental veneers, schedule a consultation now, so we can evaluate if this is the most advantageous and appropriate procedure for your case.
