Veneers - Risks

According to long-term clinical studies, complications resulting from the application of veneer technology are rare. Due to the minimal amount of dental debuffing that takes place, the possibility of the onset of dental or gingival problems is extremely small. The treatment itself, when carried out normally, usually does not cause any discomfort. Ceramic is generally accepted to be biocompatible and causes neither allergic nor chemical reactions in the body.²¹

Because the ceramic onlays are biocompatible, complications usually arise from the non-professional installation of veneers. Cosmetic onlays can be attached imprecisely, which leads to the creation of gaps between the inlay and the tooth. Bacteria and germs can gradually accumulate within this gap and lead to gingivitis or caries. Moreover, the risk of debonding is increased by improper installation procedures.²²

Theoretically, it is possible for the veneer's sturdy material to lead to repeated mechanical abrasion and eventual loss of dental material in the opposing tooth.²³

If the teeth are bleached prior to treatment, it is possible for the teeth to become overly sensitive, especially in the case of external heat or cold. This hypersensitivity generally only lasts for one or two weeks.

You dentist will gladly explain these and other risks to you as well as your personal risk situation in a private conversation.

Sources:
^{1, 7, 10, 13, 15, 18} University of Mainz Clinic, Polyclinic for Dental Maintenance
^{2, 19} Focus
^{3, 14} German Dental Information
⁴ Gordon J. Christensen in The Journal of the American Dental Association
⁵ WebMD
^{6, 8, 17, 21} German Society for Aesthetic Dental Medicine e.V.
^{9, 16, 20, 23} Collective Comments of the German Society for
Dental Maintenance/DGZ and the German Society for Dental, Oral, and
Mandible Medical Science
¹¹ YourDentistryGuide.com
¹² American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, AACD
²² About Cosmetic Dentistry