Have you ever wondered how DURAthin Veneers are made?  With a recently completed case, we will show you the process, step by step.

Step One: Determining if the case is a good DURAthin case.  For this, you will need the patient’s Pre-op model and a DURAthin wax-up (which can be provided by the lab).

Step Two: The dies are swaged with very thin platinum foil, which will hold it’s shape in the oven, while allowing the technician to layer directly over the teeth.  An incisal edge matrix is made from the patient’s temp model to show just how much porcelain will be added incisally.

Step Three: A porcelain wash is then applied over the platinum foil as a base for the veneers.  The porcelain is then carefully layered using the patient’s natural tooth color and various colors of porcelain to achieve the to have the desired shade and translucency.  Along the way, the layering technique is well-documented as a reference for any future veneers the patient may want to add.

Step Four: The platinum foil is carefully removed and the veneers are ready for placement directly over the patient’s existing teeth.

Of course, you can learn more about DURAthin Veneers when you attend the DURAthin Live training course in Nashville, TN.  The next course is scheduled for October 22-23, 2010.  You can find out more about it by visiting www.musiccityseminars.com.