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Porcelain Veneer

A porcelain veneer is also known as a dental veneer. These veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials to cover the front surface of the teeth. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth after changing their color, shape, size, or length.

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I am allergic to metals and need to do an RCT. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I had a dislodged filling from my tooth at the beginning of the year, but it did not hurt. When I went to the dentist, they said the tooth was infected and I would need a root canal treatment and a crown placement. This is the second time the filling fell out from the same tooth. Both fill...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there is metal in ceramic crowns. Please choose zirconia. Try to find a way to pay half with insurance coverage and half with cash if it is a procedure accepted in your country. Zirconia is better, so go for it. You can research on the internet to find the ratio...  Read Full »

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