{"id":58,"date":"2021-02-23T17:27:16","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T17:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plushdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2021-02-23T17:27:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T17:27:17","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-uses-dental-technology-veneers-flawless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plushdentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/23\/cosmetic-dentist-uses-dental-technology-veneers-flawless\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dental Technology Makes Veneers Look Flawless"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry<\/a> services available today, and once you know a bit about them, it\u2019s not hard to see why. These wafer-thin porcelain shells are placed over the front-facing surface of a tooth, instantly concealing aesthetic imperfections like chips, cracks, stains, and even small gaps. If you have or are interesting in getting veneers<\/a>, you may be wondering how your cosmetic dentist gets them to always look so flawless. Let\u2019s talk about the history of veneers and the dental technology that enables them to seamlessly blend into your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Evolution of Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veneers were first created for actors to improve their smiles while on camera. Dr. Charles Pincus, a California dentist, invented them in 1928. At first, they were made of acrylic and were temporarily attached with denture adhesive so they could be removed after a film shoot. In the 1950s, dentists discovered that applying a mild acid to the tooth\u2019s surface allowed veneers (which were starting to be made with porcelain) to stick to the teeth for much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The veneers dentists use today were developed in the 1980s. Researchers discovered that by etching porcelain with hydrofluoric acid, the bond between the veneer and tooth enamel became nearly permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Dental Technology Creates Flawless Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As veneers evolved, so did the technology used to design them. Generally, a cosmetic dentist will take photographs and impressions of your teeth and face, creating a mold that a professional ceramist uses to ensure the veneers perfectly match the size, shape, color, and proportion of your pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, veneers have become even more lifelike thanks to various technological advancements, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n