Porcelain Veneers Dentistry    • Cosmetic Enamel Replacement, Smile Makeovers

Cosmetic Dental Makeover Technology

Successful Veneers

Cosmetic dentistry treatment success in placing porcelain veneers as well as performing a complete smile makeover requires more than just artistry. To achieve the results you want, Dr. Briglia starts by doing a thorough examination of your mouth: shape, color, health and function are recorded and measured to determine the best plan for your new smile.

Successful dental treatment whether it is with veneers or other restorative and cosmetic techniques requires careful diagnosis and meticulous planning. Preparation done before the bonding and cementation of each restoration is what makes the difference between  short term results and lasting success!

Various Veneer Brands - Different Cosmetic Characteristics

Dr. Briglia strives to educate patients about the properties of the different porcelain veneer products offered in our West Chester practice, thereby providing the information you need to make an informed decision. Dr. Briglia believes there is no single veneer technology that can provide solutions for all patients and dental conditions. He will help you determine the best plan and veneer brand to achieve your goals so you smile with confidence.

Types Of Smile Makeovers

The popular veneer products, including DaVinci and Empress, are outstanding laminates that can mimic natural tooth colors, shading and opalescence to an astounding degree.

Feldspathic porcelain, as used by Davinci Labs, is perhaps one of the best grades of laminate material for creating or recreating bright and attractive tooth structures for some of the most problematic tooth problems. This type of porcelain is the material of choice for fixing or repairing rotated teeth, crooked smiles, wide gaps, chipped teeth and even stubborn dark tetracycline stained teeth.

These Premium veneer products also provide a skilled dentist the ability to influence certain bite and occlusion issues. The thickness of the porcelain, in the hands of an accomplished dentist, can be used to reshape and reposition lateral and biting surfaces of teeth. The concepts of Instant Orthodontics or Instant Braces refer to this unique characteristic.

Low Prep Veneer - Non Invasive Bonding

Other brands of veneers, such as Lumineers by Cerinate, can provide a makeover experience that requires little or no tooth preparation. The veneer material is ultra thin and very functional. An ideal treatment choice for patients who may have either compromised tooth enamel or sensitive teeth.

There are still other brands and types of porcelain bonding laminates that are more easily affordable than other more nationally known brands.

Depending on what a patient's particular goal is... the selection of which veneer product to use can be a critical element in achieving long term satisfaction with the cosmetic result... and of course, endurance.

Dr. Briglia guides his veneer patients through this learning process.. to assure the best choice of technology that will deliver the cosmetic perfection sought by the patient.

Veneer products that mimic natural tooth appearance and shading understandably require a thicker veneer structure... thereby requiring more invasive treatment of the tooth to accommodate the veneer.

Veneer products that are micro-thin are ideal for preserving tooth structure... but don't offer the shading qualities of the thicker varieties, appearing somewhat opaque. Understandably, they also do not offer the Instant Orthodontic properties that other veneers do.

Best Veneer Benefits

How well a patient benefits from the use of veneer products is determined by the existing tooth structure and oral health habits of each person. Dr. Briglia offers a range of veneer treatments and products (Davinci, Empress, etc) that can achieve practically any Hollywood style effect desired.... or produce a change in orthodontic function and appearance to that can straighten almost any smile.

As with any investment in maintaining optimal dental health.... get the objective information you need for making an informed decision. Use our on-line Consult Request form to arrange a private consultation with Dr. Briglia to get the critical information you need.

If you have questions about feldspathic porcelain veneers, dental laminates or the concept of 'Instant Orthodontics' - use our Ask The Dentist form to contact Dr. Briglia directly ..... and receive his reply.