Feldespatic Veneers
They are handmade veneers, allowing a high characterization of the tooth and can be ultra-thin up to 0.4 mm thick.
Jose Alonso DDS - Porcelain Veneers in Dominican Republic
With our State of the Art digital CAD/CAM Dentistry technology at Jose Alonso DDS Office in Santo Domingo we can offer Single Visit Porcelain Veneers and Smile Makeovers.No impressions, molds are required anymore for your porcelain veneers procedure. Patient can see the whole process from scanning, designing and also suggest modifications on design to customize the new smile with veneers.
Pioneers in Dominican Republic since 2011 on CAD/CAM Dentistry, we have been using cutting edge technology as Intraoral Scanners so the patient can finally say goodbye to biting on impression material for several minutes to make molds, having a numb mouth and jaw ache. Intraoral cameras saves time and provides comfort to our patients while we capture 3D Images of your full dentition in seconds.
What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain prostheses, laminate or layer of porcelain ranging in thickness from 0.4mm to 1.5mm, which are bonded to the anterior/external surface of the teeth. Porcelain Veneers are used In most cases to correct stains, fractures or wear or simply to create a new smile. Thanks to this quick, simple and painless procedure, the aesthetics of the smile can be improved drastically with Porcelain Veneers.
Advantages of Porcelain Veneers:
- Color changes in teeth resistant to whitening.
- Corrects small alterations in the position of the teeth.
- Restores the anatomy of the tooth in fractures or malformations.
- Cover cracks in teeth that are aged or affected by bruxism.
- We carry out veneers of minimal or no carving.
Types of Porcelain Veneers
e.max veneers
They are digitally made veneers, which allows the initial smile project to be reproduced more precisely. also allows characterizations
zirconia veneers
They are digitally made Veneers, high resistance but more opacity. The Election on Bleach shades for Hollywood Smiles.
lumineers
They are veneers made of cerinate porcelain with minimal or no dental preparation. Perfectly aligned teeth are necessary for this type of veneer.
Porcelain Veneers process
Diagnosis/digital planning
We start with digital planning that consists of a digital scan, photos and x-rays of the teeth.
treatment
The teeth are prepared and the provisional Porcelain veneers are placed.
smile design
Your Veneers are created Digitally then Lab will star manufacture process.
your final smile
The finished Porcelain Veneers are bonded to your teeth.
FAQS about porcelain veneers
How can i know if i am Porcelain Veneers candidate?
There is no age limits for this procedure, but there are some limitations: Bruxism, clenching habits, excessively or highly restored teeth, patients with nail bittting habits, patients with edge to edge bites, underbite or side to side bite, Patients with missing teeth..
How strong are Porcelain Veneers?
Like natural teeth, we should avoid strong impacts like aggressive or strong bites. As with natural teeth, enamel can crack as a result of biting hard food, nail biting or by clenching the teeth. In Veneers it will cause cracks in the ceramic that can cause a fracture or simply gets de-bonded.
How long do i have to stay in Dominican Republic to get Porcelain Veneers?
6 to 7 days, after initial consultation and start of the procedure of teeth prep (both usually same day) the lab will start the manufacture of your veneers which takes 4 to 5 days, after this the final consultation to bond veneers to your teeth will take place.
What maintenance does Veneers need?
Porcelain veneers require the same maintenance as your natural teeth, so it is always recommended a good oral hygiene, brushing your teeth and flossing as usual.
It is invasive or painful treatment?
porcelain veneers procedure its not a painful treatment, its not like an extraction or a surgery, its a cosmetic procedure.
I heard about non preparation Veneers, it is true?
Non prep veneers are used in very limited cases for example: Patients with perfectly aligned teeth (in this case you can have Lumineers). Patients with overbite, open bite or with small diastemas (spaces) between teeth (in this cases you can have any kind of veneers without preparation limited to upper jaw).
Why get Veneers in Dominican Republic?
We combine a cosmetic dental procedure with a holidays in the beautiful Dominican Republic, as this process only takes two appointments, between them you can enjoy and relax in the best beaches in the Caribbean and also save up to 70% compared to USA fees. Since 2012 we have been in Dental Tourism Field in Dominican Republic receiving patients travelling abroad from USA, Canada and other countries offering high standards, high quality materials and expertise from Dr. Alonso who holds credentials from ADA, AACD, AAID and AGD.