Friday, May 21, 2010

I just got veneers on my 6 front teeth. my dentist suggests another 2.are veneers strong enough to chew with?

are porcelain veners durable enogh to have them on "back" teeth too? or shell i go for crowns?

I just got veneers on my 6 front teeth. my dentist suggests another 2.are veneers strong enough to chew with?
Hello,





Ceramic-only posterior teeth are strong enough to chew with, and are becoming increasingly popular. Due to the configuration of your posterior teeth, the "veneers" (this is incorrect to use that term for posterior teeth!!!) are not build in the same way as they are on front teeth, but they are meant to sustain normal dental function.





Don't doubt of what your dentist said... He knows better than anybody else on earth what will or won't work in your mouth!
Reply:My husband has procelain all the way around on his bottom and is getting crowns on his top. Yes they are strong enough to chew with. He can eat anything he wants.
Reply:I'd go with your dentist, and explain your concern. If he suggests them, then they must be durable enough. But check before getting them. I'm not sure about the cost, or if that's even an issue, but generally your back teeth aren't as visible, so from a vanity sense, there's not so much of a need, unless its to benefit your oral health or to ease any discomfort.
Reply:I've had mine for over three years, with no problems. I've heard they may not be as good on the bottom teeth. Crowns are more painful and expensive
Reply:yes
Reply:If the two teeth that he is suggesting that you get veneers for are on either side of the six that he has already placed, these too are considered anterior (front) teeth. It is normal to recommend 8 veneers if needed and especially if your smile line is huge. You kinda want them there for an even balance. Anything beyond your bi-cuspids will need to have crowns on them. FYI, be careful biting into hard foods such as apples etc with your veneers. If you can break your natural tooth you can surly break a veneer.
Reply:I had a veneer replaced with a crown after it chipped. my other front tooth is a veneer for back teeth, I suggest crowns
Reply:He is probably doing crowns for the posterior teeth. I asume you have a broad smile and now the bicuspids look different. Most doctors start with a full plan I would be cautious if he did six and then came up with the idea for two more. See another doc for opinion # 2
Reply:the "veneer"is wrong term for posterior teeth,anayway it's called full coverage porcelain and it is sronger than your teeth


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