Bruxism, the unconscious habit of grinding or clenching your teeth, often at night, is a formidable enemy of dental restorations. If you wish to have dental veneers placed and you suffer from bruxism, here is what you absolutely must know before proceeding.
Bruxism is not an absolute contraindication to dental veneers. However, it requires prior management to protect your aesthetic investment. Without precautions, the clenching forces generated by bruxism can crack or detach veneers, even ceramic ones.
Protective Occlusal Splint: Worn every night, this custom-made, flexible resin splint absorbs the forces of bruxism and protects your veneers.
Bruxism treatment before placement: In severe cases, we recommend first treating bruxism (mouthguard, relaxation techniques, muscle Botox injections) before placing veneers.
Choosing the right material: High-strength ceramic veneers (zirconia or e.max) are preferable to composites for patients with bruxism.
At Clinique Dentaire Longchamp, each veneer case undergoes a complete occlusal analysis. If bruxism is detected, we develop a comprehensive treatment plan that integrates both tooth protection and the patient's aesthetic goals.
We never place veneers on teeth whose long-term stability we are not certain of. This rigorous approach distinguishes our practice and guarantees lasting results.
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