For those who are thinking about getting veneers in North Central Phoenix, AZ, it is necessary to know about the duration of the veneer application. These cosmetic dental procedures have a sequence of steps that make the total time taken to treat the patients long.
This way, a patient will be prepared for how long it will take to receive treatment depending on the time to be spent in a particular stage. Here, in this blog, I’ll try to delve into the aspects of time taken to complete each stage of veneer treatment right from the first consultation.
What is the veneer Process Involved in the Early Stages?
The first step of the veneer process is diagnostic work since the treatment plan needs to be made. Most oral health assessments are done the first time the patient visits the dentists who also discuss the expected outcomes.
Teeth X-rays or impressions of the teeth may be carried out in order to give a better prognosis in regard to the approach to take. This step normally will take approximately 1-2 hours depending on the consultation. After this, patients will be booked for the next process in the program, which is preparing the teeth and fabrication of the veneers.
How Long Does It Take to Prepare the Teeth for Veneers?
The second step of veneer involves preparing the teeth as the next process towards carrying out the procedure. In this stage, a small amount of the enamel is trimmed from the teeth for veneers to fit appropriately on the teeth.
The striping of the enamel is generally slight, usually less than 0 and then increased to 5 millimeters which are useful in determining the right sized veneer to be used. Such preparation usually takes one to two hours, depending on the number of teeth to be treated.
Next, the dentist will take molds of the teeth and these are sent to the laboratory where the veneers that suit the individual case are designed. This step just takes about 1-2 weeks.
How Long Process Does It Take to Have Veneers Applied?
Once the custom veneers are ready, patients return for the final phase: during the application of the veneers. This step entails the process of cementing veneers on the teeth. The dentist also checks the fit and color of veneers to confirm if everything looks good. Then cement is put on the teeth and the veneers are then fixed on the teeth.
The bonding process entails the utilization of light to set the adhesive to a hard state thus firmly fixing the veneers. It usually lasts for approximately 2 to 3 hours depending on the extent of veneers to be applied.
Is there a follow-up in the Veneer Process?
Some patients may be required to make a follow-up appointment after the veneers have been placed in order to determine whether the veneers are suitable for them. The current home visit takes half an hour to one hour. Sometimes, you may need slight modifications to make the veneers look right, feel right, and work as they should.
Conclusion
On average it would take between three to four weeks to complete a veneer application consisting of consultation, preparation, and application stages. I have seen that the amount of time spent in the dental chair over all the visits may vary from 5 to 8 hours depending on the individual case. The knowledge of the various phases involved in applying veneers will assist the patient in managing his/her time well and estimate how long the whole treatment will take.