If you’ve watched any movies or television programs over the past few decades, you have almost certainly seen the amazing results of porcelain veneers without even noticing them. Actors and movie personalities often use these versatile cosmetic dental appliances to beautify their smiles by concealing flaws like gaps, chips, cracks, or stains or even reshaping teeth entirely. However, placing veneers requires the irreversible removal of a small amount of enamel for the appliances to fit properly. Here’s a guide to how much enamel must be removed to place porcelain veneers.
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