Cosmetic Dentistry: Combining Veneers and Implants

A perfect smile is rarely an accident. It is often the result of meticulous planning and a combination of advanced dental procedures. One of the most powerful combinations in modern cosmetic dentistry is the blending of **Porcelain Veneers** with **Dental Implants**.

Patients often come to us with a mix of problems: a missing tooth here, a chipped tooth there, and general discoloration. Treating these issues in isolation can lead to a patchy result. By combining treatments, we can achieve a harmonious 'Hybrid Makeover' that looks completely natural.

The Challenge of Matching

Matching a single implant crown to natural teeth is one of the hardest tasks in dentistry. Natural teeth have subtle translucency, texture, and color gradients. If you place a perfect white implant crown next to discolored, worn natural teeth, it will stick out like a sore thumb.

The Hybrid Approach

To achieve a seamless result, we often veneer the adjacent natural teeth at the same time as restoring the implant. This allows us to:

• Control the shape and color of the entire smile.
• Correct minor misalignments or gaps in the natural teeth.
• Ensure the texture and light reflection of the veneers match the implant crown perfectly.

Material Science: Porcelain vs Zirconia

We typically use **E-Max Porcelain** for veneers because it bonds incredibly well to enamel and has beautiful optical properties. For the implant crown, we often use **Zirconia layered with E-Max**. This gives the implant the strength of zirconia (needed for chewing) but the aesthetic beauty of porcelain on the surface, ensuring a perfect match with the veneers next door.

Digital Smile Design (DSD)

We don't guess. We use Digital Smile Design technology to plan your makeover. We take photos and scans of your face and digitally design the perfect tooth shapes to suit your lips and personality. You can even 'test drive' your new smile with a temporary mock-up before we start any drilling.

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Do not settle for a mismatched smile. Experience the perfect blend of surgical precision and cosmetic artistry at Dental Implants London.