Anterior Veneer Prep: Getting the Preparation Right
Most veneer cases that disappoint were decided before the porcelain was ever made. Anterior veneer prep is where a case is set up to succeed or…
Aug 31, 2026Veneer Preparation
Veneer preparation for dentists: reduction, margin design, depth control, and how to protect enamel for predictable bonding.
Do They Shave Your Teeth for Veneers?
Dental veneers can be your ideal way to achieve a perfect smile. These veneers are made from porcelain or composite resin to cover your dental…
Jan 17, 2025Avoiding Issues with your Veneer Preparations
Avoid sharp edges on your veneer preps, we need to have rounded corners on our veneer preps. Prevent any undercuts (especially on the slice prep or…
May 6, 2024DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
One main factor that has helped grow our cosmetic practice is Dental Photography. Getting good at dental photography is important in showing off your…
May 1, 2023Veneer Preparation Sequence
When prepping teeth for veneers. I use the following sequence: Gross reduction Arch form Facial Incisal Finishing Verify Draw Interproximal…
Feb 20, 2023Veneer Preparation Guidelines for Layered and Monolithic Porcelain Veneers
Layered porcelain needs:1.2mm incisal reduction and 1mm facial reduction from your end goal Monolithic porcelain needs:0.5mm for incisal reduction…
Aug 5, 2022Veneer Preparation When You Have A Diastema
If you have a space of 1 mm, in order to close the space, go subgingivally at least 0.5mm on both adjacent teeth Carry the margin all the way to the…
Aug 5, 2022Laser Gum Contouring
Here’s a question that I was asked recently. Is there a guide to know what is the most gum tissue we can remove without affecting the biological…
Apr 29, 2022My Veneer Preparation Burs that I use and Model #’s
Axis Bur #'s M856-014 taper chamfer bur M834-021 depth cutting bur M828-026 incisal/ depth cutting bur KS4 football/ lingual reduction C813-014…
Apr 23, 2022Summary of Steps During the Porcelain Veneer Process
Here are some slides of the steps during the porcelain veneers preparation appointment and the porcelain veneers seat appointment. If you’re…
Mar 17, 2022