Replacing Veneers with Feldspathic Porcelain Veneers
Can Bulky Old Veneers Be Replaced?
Yes, old veneers can often be replaced when they look too bulky, too square, too opaque or no longer suit the patient’s smile.
In this case, the previous veneers made the teeth appear heavier within the smile. The bulkiness affected how the lips sat around the teeth, which changed the overall balance of the smile.
Replacing old veneers requires careful planning. The new veneers need to improve the smile while respecting the patient’s natural tooth shape, lip position, bite and facial proportions.
Veneer Revision by Dr Lewis Vernon Butler
This veneer replacement treatment was carried out by Dr Lewis Vernon Butler at Advance Dental Care using his LVB Veneers approach.
LVB Veneers are designed to create a natural, refined and facially guided smile. Rather than focusing only on making the teeth look white or straight, the treatment considers how the veneers work with the lips, lower teeth and face as a whole.
For this patient, the goal was to:
- Refine the overall tooth shape
- Reduce the bulky appearance of the old veneers
- Improve the relationship between the lips and teeth
- Open the embrasures for a softer, more feminine appearance
- Create natural translucency
- Blend the new veneers with the natural lower teeth
- Create a smile that felt balanced and in harmony with the face
Why Feldspathic Porcelain Veneers Were Chosen
The old veneers were replaced with new feldspathic porcelain veneers.
Feldspathic porcelain is often chosen for highly aesthetic veneer cases because it allows excellent control over shape, surface texture, shade and translucency. This can help create veneers that look more natural and less flat or opaque.
In this case, feldspathic porcelain helped create a softer and more lifelike result that blended beautifully with the patient’s natural lower teeth.
Why Embrasures Matter in Veneer Design
The embrasures are the small spaces and contours between the teeth. Although they may seem like a small detail, they can have a big impact on how natural veneers look.
When veneers are too bulky or the embrasures are too closed, the teeth can look heavy, square or artificial. By carefully opening the embrasures, Dr Lewis Vernon Butler was able to create a softer and more feminine smile shape.
This helped the final result look lighter, more natural and more balanced.
The Result: A Softer, More Natural Smile
The result was a smile that looked more refined, natural and harmonious.
The new feldspathic porcelain veneers improved the shape and proportions of the teeth while reducing the bulky appearance of the previous veneers. The translucency of the porcelain helped the veneers blend with the natural lower teeth, creating a more lifelike result.
Most importantly, the smile no longer looked heavy or overdone. It felt more balanced, natural and in harmony with the patient’s face.
This case shows how small refinements in veneer design can make a significant difference to the final result.
Considering Replacing Old Veneers?
If your veneers feel too bulky, too square, too opaque or no longer suit your smile, veneer replacement may help create a softer and more natural result.
At Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, Dr Lewis Vernon Butler provides carefully planned cosmetic dentistry, including LVB Veneers, feldspathic porcelain veneers and veneer revision treatments.
Book a consultation to discuss replacing old veneers and creating a smile that feels more natural, balanced and confident.
Case Study: Veneer Revision by Dr Lewis Vernon Butler
Subtle changes can make a huge difference, especially when replacing old veneers. In this veneer revision case at Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, the patient was unhappy with the appearance of their existing porcelain veneers. The old veneers looked and felt too bulky, which affected the relationship between the lips, teeth and overall smile. The treatment was carried out by Dr Lewis Vernon Butler, known for creating natural looking smiles with LVB Veneers. The aim was to replace the bulky old veneers with new feldspathic porcelain veneers that looked softer, more natural and more in harmony with the patient’s face. This was not about creating an artificial or overdone smile. It was about refining the shape, improving the proportions and creating a natural looking veneer result that suited the patient’s lips, lower teeth and facial features. This patient was a professional saxophone player. His teeth were not just part of his smile; they played a role in how he formed his embouchure, how his mouth met the instrument, how air escaped around the teeth, and how comfortable he felt when performing. He came to Advance Dental Care needing full mouth rehabilitation, but with one very important instruction: his new teeth had to feel familiar. The position, spacing and profile of the teeth all mattered.
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