COSMETIC PROCEDURES

Porcelain Veneers

A porcelain veneer is a thin ‘slipper’ of porcelain that is durable and has similar colour and texture to natural tooth enamel, but does not decay and resists staining. They are a permanent option to close gaps between teeth, repair damaged, discoloured or misshapen teeth, and provide a beautiful, natural looking "face-lift" to one or several teeth.

Porcelain veneers can normally be done in 2-3 visits, under local anaesthetic. The front of the tooth is prepared to create a good surface to adhere the veneer to, and temporary veneers are placed until the final ones are complete. A master ceramist fabricates the veneers based on models that Dr. Kochman creates, and once the final veneers are finished Dr. Kochman tests them to ensure the patient is satisfied. Changes can be made to the shape and colour at this point, if necessary. The veneers are then permanently cemented into place.