Minimal prep veneers.

A gentle approach

Minimal prep veneers are ceramic restorations designed to limit the amount of healthy enamel that must be removed. In carefully selected cases, preparation can be very conservative.

“No prep” does not mean universally better or appropriate for every smile. Adding ceramic without enough space can create bulky contours or compromise the result.

Understanding the approach

• Minimal prep veneers use a conservative preparation designed around existing tooth position, enamel thickness and the amount of change needed.
• Some cases require little preparation while others need more space to create natural contours.
• When the anatomy is favorable, a minimal prep approach can preserve more natural tooth structure than a traditional full preparation veneer.

Benefits and considerations

• The main benefit is preservation of healthy enamel, which gives porcelain a predictable bonding surface.
• They may not suit teeth that are already prominent, significantly misaligned or heavily restored, or cases that need a large color or shape change. Bonding, orthodontics, whitening or a different veneer design may be more appropriate.

Your smile, our expertise

Your plan should be based on your enamel, tooth position, bite, gum contours and goals. Dr. Sharma compares minimal prep veneers with bonding, whitening, orthodontics and conventional veneers before recommending an irreversible change.

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