Com­bin­ing Veneers and Implants: A Full-Mouth Trans­for­ma­tion Guide

This treatment combination would be ideal for those who have lost teeth or suffered damage as a result of injury, decay or ageing. You don’t have to live with missing teeth or dental damage. With this combination of treatments, you can enjoy a full smile upgrade that will give you a second chance.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are small titanium screws placed in the jaw bone. Once in place, they bond with the bone and provide a secure anchor for a dental restoration such as a crown, bridge or even a full denture arch.

Since the restoration is supported by an artificial root, it is the closest thing you can get to a full restoration. The force of your bite is absorbed by your jawbone, rather than the surrounding teeth.This can help to maintain your facial shape and prevent the jaw bone from receding.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

The main benefit of dental implants is that it offers a complete restoration that feels and functions like a natural tooth. This can offer significant improvements over restorations such as a bridge or even a denture. Other benefits include:

• Dental implants help to maintain your face shape and prevent asymmetry.

• The implant post will last a lifetime, and the restoration can last for 8-12 years. This makes it a highly cost-effective treatment plan when you think about the lifetime value.

• Dental implants can boost your confidence and prevent social isolation that can occur with tooth loss later in life.

• The dental restoration can be perfectly matched to your remaining natural teeth, ensuring a seamless and natural-looking restoration.

How are dental implants placed?

The implant procedure takes place over multiple visits, usually spanning a few months. The procedure will look slightly different for every patient, depending on the placement, the number of implants and how quickly they heal. A typical treatment plan will look like this:

1. The dentist creates a small pocket in the jaw bone and places the implant. The gum is stitched closed above this and the implant is left to fuse with the bone.

2. The top of the implant is exposed with a small incision in the gum. An abutment is attached to the top of the implant. This sits above the gumline.

3. Once the gum has healed around the abutment, the final crown restoration can be placed on top. At this point, the treatment is complete.

What are veneers?

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are placed over the front of natural teeth to help improve the appearance. They can help to make teeth appear straighter, brighter or more symmetrical. It’s common to use veneers to help conceal things like small gaps, cracks, chips and discolouration.

What are the benefits of veneers?

Veneers offer a fast and effective way to upgrade your smile without extensive treatment. It’s a one-stop treatment that delivers instant results. Other benefits of veneers include:

• The porcelain veneer can help to protect vulnerable teeth from further damage, particularly those that might have lost enamel.

• It’s a fast and effective way to upgrade your smile without undergoing extensive treatments.

• You don’t have to fix all of the teeth, you can just focus on the top front teeth that are visible when you smile.

How are veneers placed?

The veneer treatment plan will usually take place over two visits. Your treatment plan might look something like this:

1. First, your dentist will remove a small layer of enamel. This will make space for your veneers and ensure there is a suitable surface to bone the veneers to.

2. Your teeth will be scanned using digital scanners and then physical impressions are taken. This information will be used to create your perfect smile. The information is sent to a lab where your porcelain veneers will be made.

3. You will return to the dentist and your dentist will prepare your teeth. The veneer is held in place with a special dental cement. Once completed, your new smile will be ready for you to show it off.

Why combine dental implants and veneers?

It’s common to combine these treatment plans as it can help patients with multiple issues to upgrade their smiles. If you have missing teeth, you might get a dental implant and then feel unhappy with the condition of the rest of your smile. Likewise, you might get veneers but still feel self conscious if you have gaps in your smile.

By combining the two treatments, you can enjoy a full smile upgrade that will deliver a significant boost to your confidence. It’s also a great idea to have these treatments done at the same time as it will allow your dentist to match the colours. This can result in a more natural looking restoration.

If you have multiple problems with your teeth that you would like to address, combining dental implants and veneers is a highly effective way to treat these issues.

You’ll enjoy a complete restoration that will boost your confidence while also helping to protect your oral health. Your remaining natural teeth will be protected against further damage, and your jaw bone will be protected against damage from leaving gaps in your smile