A veneer is where a portion of the tooth enamel is removed and a thin shell of porcelain is placed on the outer surface of the tooth. It is usually provided for cosmetic purposes. If excess enamel is removed then this may be considered below the acceptable standard of care.
Sometimes a patient’s expectations are not met. It is important that the dentist has mock trials and computer images to show to the patient prior to the veneer fitting and the dentist should ensure that the patient is happy with the likely outcome. If the patient’s expectations are not met then this could lead to a claim.
Other problems could include, perhaps following the fitting of your veneers where you are biting incorrectly. Small reductions of the opposing teeth may be necessary if the bite is not correct in order to deal with this.
