Enameloplasty

Enameloplasty that is done to correct small imperfections in the tooth shape or surface is usually permanent, and needs no follow-up. Enameloplasty done to prepare a tooth for dental veneers involves may involve follow-up procedures since veneers usually... Full Answer

Enameloplasty is a relatively quick and painless procedure that is done in a short office visit, usually with no recovery time needed. Full Answer

Since enameloplasty, or recontouring, does not affect the pulp of the tooth, where the nerves are contained, it is not usually painful, and no anesthetic is usually needed. Full Answer

Since enamel cannot be replaced, enameloplasty should be considered carefully. The only risk is that your tooth enamel can become too thin, or that the dentin (the layer beneath the enamel) could become exposed. This could leave your teeth sensitive to... Full Answer

To determine whether you need an enameloplasty, your dentist will examine your teeth and take an x-ray of your teeth to determine the size and location of the tooth's pulp (the center of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood vessels). If the... Full Answer

Dental veneers and bonding are alternatives to enameloplasty. Sometimes enameloplasty is done prior to getting dental veneers or bonding. Full Answer

If you choose not to have an enameloplasty, you may retain small chips in a tooth, bulges or pits in a tooth’s enamel, or slightly irregular tooth shapes caused by too many or uneven teeth. This may create areas that promote bacterial growth, and... Full Answer

Enameloplasty, or tooth recontouring, can change the appearance of your teeth by correcting minor imperfections such as: small chips in a tooth bulges or pits tooth enamel slightly irregular tooth shapes from too many or uneven teeth over-long... Full Answer

The fee for reshaping of the narrow grooves on the occlusal surfaces of teeth to minimize risk of decay may be less than or equal to the cost of an occlusal restoration. Fees would be determined by the complexity of the reshaping and time involved. In... Full Answer

Enameloplasty, or tooth recontouring, is one of the most conservative cosmetic procedures, so you should not have any problems after the procedure. Full Answer