Patients sometimes request veneers for a missing tooth. What should be explained before choosing an aesthetic treatment?
Can veneers replace a completely missing tooth?
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Dr. Rockson SamuelGeneral Dentistry, Implant Dentistry & Digital Dentistry·A veneer needs an existing tooth surface for bonding. A completely absent tooth requires an implant, bridge, removable prosthesis or another case-appropriate replacement.
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Implants can preserve adjacent tooth structure, but they are not automatically the best choice for every patient.
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Veneers may refine colour or contour after replacement, but irreversible preparation requires a clear benefit.
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Dr. Michael ChenPediatric Dentistry·Occlusion, periodontal health, space and the prognosis of adjacent teeth should be assessed before selecting the prosthesis.
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