Crowns, or “caps” , are coverings that fit over your teeth and size, while both strengthening and improving its appearance. A crown could be made of natural looking porcelain/ceramic, metals, acylic or composite resins or a combination of any of these. Indications for placing crowns: To restore fractured teeth / To protect weak teeth from fracturing / To protect fractured teeth where little tooth structure is left To support a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining. To conceal badly shaped or discolored teeth. To strengthen teeth following a root canal To disguise extensive damage caused by decay. To attach a bridge. When the position, shape, size or colour of the teeth have to be dramatically altered. To caver a dental implant / To be placed over an implant To improve the bite To strengthen worn down or mobile teeth As part of a bridge to support a tooth replacement

1. Crowns, Bridges & Veneers
Of all the methods available for changing and improving the look of your smile, Porcelain
(Ceramic) Laminate Veneers and Crowns are the most popular, successful and quick. With the
help of these, a damaged tooth can be saved and repaired to look and feel like the original.
Crowns
Crowns, or “caps” , are coverings that fit over your teeth and
size, while both strengthening and improving its appearance. A
crown could be made of natural looking porcelain/ceramic,
metals, acylic or composite resins or a combination of any of
these.
Indications for placing crowns:
 To restore fractured teeth / To protect weak teeth from
fracturing / To protect fractured teeth where little tooth
structure is left
 To support a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth
remaining.
 To conceal badly shaped or discolored teeth.
 To strengthen teeth following a root canal
 To disguise extensive damage caused by decay.
 To attach a bridge.
 When the position, shape, size or colour of the teeth have
to be dramatically altered.
 To caver a dental implant / To be placed over an implant
 To improve the bite
 To strengthen worn down or mobile teeth
 As part of a bridge to support a tooth replacement
Maintaining Crowns
 Treat your crowned tooth like a normal tooth.
 Brush and floss thoroughly
 In the unlikely event of your crown or vener coming off,
keep it safely and contact your Dentist immediately.
These can generally be refixed.
WHAT ARE CROWNS
MADE OF?
Crowns can be made of
acrylic, metal, ceramic or a
combination od any od these.
The ceramic crowns are great
for aesthetic and durability.
How Crowning is Done?
Tooth Shaping
Impressioning
Temporary Crown
Cementation

2. Veneers
Veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain which are bonded onto the
front side of the front side of teeth and can be an excellent cosmetic
solution for croocked, chipped, discoloured or worn teeth. And what
they enhance, is your smile.
Indications for placing veneers:
 Repair damaged teeth
 Correct gaps
 Conceal discoloration
 Change the shape and size of your mouth
 Spaces between teeth
 Discoloured teeth
 Malpositioned or slightly crooked teet.
 Odd shaped cracked or chipped teeth
 Fractured teeth with a fair amount of tooth structure left
 Teeth with a fair amount of tooth structure left
 Teeth with multiple filling which have compromised the
aesthetics of the smile
 Unsatisfactory shape, size and form of teeth
 To provide a “White Smile” in persons with naturally dark
teeth
Veneers are highly resistant to permanent staining from coffee, tea,
red wine, cigarette smoke and even chewing tobacco. Porcelain
veneers can last for well over a decade & they look completely
natural.
ADVANTAGES OF
VENEERS
Veneers can be placed
on teeth with minimal
tooth preparation. They
look and feel
completely natural. A
beautiful result is
achieved in just a few
days time, and can last
for many years. The
texture and finish of
porcelain veneers make
them highly resistant to
external staining. Due
to their durability,
looks and comfort,
veneers have become
one of the most popular
cosmetic dental
treatments available
today. Veneers today
are widely used by
people in the
entertainment field and
show business to
obtain a beautiful

3. smile.
Veneers FAQs
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN GETTING A VENEER?
The process of having a veneer made for your tooth involves a few short visits to your tooth
involves a few short visits to your Dentist.
The procedure is simple and relatively painless
 We will first analyse your smile to determine which teeth require veneers.
 Depending on how much tooth shaping is required, you may or may not require
anaesthesia.
 Minimal shaping of your teeth is them done and an impression is taken.
Ceramic veneers take between 1-2 weeks to be made. During that period, your teeth may be
fitted with temporary veneers to prevent sensitivity. Ceramic veneers are bonded to the teeth
using special adhesives. Once fixed, these veneers are exceptionally strong. It takes only a day or
two to get used to them.
WHAT IS POST TREATMENT CARE REQUIRED?
Look after your veneers well. Brush and floss as you regularity do. Use a non abrasive toothpaste
to help maintain the shine gloss of your veneers. Avoid any shearing force on these teeth [like
biting a sugarcane] .
Regular check ups will ensure your veneers are in excellent shape. Well maintained veneers
should last you for many years and give you a long lasting and beautiful smile.
HOW IS A CROWN DIFFERENT FROM A VENEER ?
A Crown, often called a “cap” cones the entire tooth, unlike a veneer which covers only the front
surface of a tooth. A crown requires more shaping of the tooth structure and is often used to
strengthen a weak or broken tooth. Crowns are extremely durable, aesthetic and are commonly
used in the front and the back of the mouth.
WHAT IS A PORCELAIN LAMINATE VENEER?
Porcelain Laminate Veneers are crafted out of porcelain that are bonded to the front surface of a

4. tooth. These veneers greatly enhance the look of your smile with as little discomfort as possible.
These veneers are made to suit the patient’s individual needs and are indistinguishable from
natural teeth.