Serving Californians for several years, Dr. Omar has become one of the leading most trusted cosmetic dentists in California. After completing his residency in an Advanced Education of General Dentistry (AEGD) at UCLA, he worked in Los Angeles. It wasn’t long before Dr. Omar was treating professional athletes, actors, and families alike. In just the first few years living in San Diego, Dr. Omar has utilized his craftmanship, artful eye, and impeccable meticulousness to deliver thousands of veneers and smile makeovers to his ever-growing patient population. His kind and polished chairside manner earned the trust of a myriad of patients across the country.
Dr. Omar is adept in treating all populations while utilizing evidence-based dentistry, innovative techniques, and modern treatment modalities with a comprehensive approach to smile design. As a skilled and professional painter, Dr. Omar learned to parlay his love for art with his expertise in aesthetic dentistry. Regardless of the canvas, he’s committed to the details. Although his portfolio speaks for itself, Dr. Omar still prides himself mostly on his patient-centric focus. He makes his patients always feel comfortable and secure with his caring touch. When Dr. Omar isn’t working on smiles, you could probably catch him playing basketball, painting, or out and about in Pacific Beach enjoying the sun.
Overview
Porcelain veneers are essentially thin, meticulously designed, laminate shells that cover only the surface of the teeth that is visible when you smile. The purpose of veneers is to mask cosmetic imperfections such as size and shape discrepancies, open spaces, chipping and yellowing and other flaws that can’t otherwise be solved by more traditional and conservative methods. With proper care, they can last 15 to 20 years. There are different types and styles of veneers with different methods of preparing them for your smile, all of which is discussed with Dr. Omar during the first consultation visit. Generally, the process takes 2-3 weeks to have your final veneers created and cemented.
Process:
What happens during the veneers procedure?
1. The Consultation
Once your cosmetic dentist approves you as a candidate for veneers, they will begin by establishing a “shared language” with you. This involves providing you with photos of smile templates and examples. You will have the opportunity to indicate which details you like and dislike. Patients are encouraged to bring their own examples and screenshots of smiles they admire. Dr. Omar will then offer his professional insight to help you achieve the perfect smile tailored to your preferences.
During this process, you will be shown shade samples and examples of veneer styles and sizes. Specific features to discuss include:
- Translucent (see-through) edges and gradients
- Canine pointedness
- Developmental grooves (designed to make veneers look more natural)
- Square, tapered, or rounded edges
- Youthful versus mature styles
- Masculine versus feminine features
2. The Veneer “Wax-up”
Treatment planning for veneers generally begins with an impression and several photos of your teeth. From here, Dr. Omar generates a Wax-up, or mockup. Essentially, it is a carefully crafted simulated model of what your future smile will look like. During this visit, patients are encouraged to review their wax-up with Dr. Omar and share their thoughts and opinions. Often, you can even “try on” your new smile over your existing teeth with temporary resin. This allows you to assess how your smile would look in your mouth without fully committing to the procedure. Just as a suit tailor fits you with fabrics before final stitching, Dr. Omar meticulously measures how the veneer design would suit you before final processing.
3. The Veneer Preparation
Not every veneer preparation is the same. Apart from no-prep veneers (Lumineers®), the porcelain veneer procedure usually involves minor reduction in tooth structure. This means that a small portion of enamel is irreversibly removed from the surface of the teeth to make room for the overlying porcelain material. The exact amount of enamel reduction is determined by your dentist. For instance, if a patient has smaller teeth with spaces between them, or desires a fuller smile, the process will involve much less “shaving” of tooth structure since the desired change is more about the addition of material, not the subtraction of it. Dr. Omar always provides his patients with the most conservative and minimally invasive veneer preparation possible.
4. Final Fitting
Before the final visit, patients will be “test-driving” their new smiles with temporary veneers for 2 weeks while their final veneers are being designed by the ceramist and lab. During this period, patients are encouraged to communicate any thoughts or concerns about their smile, as any minor adjustments can still be made and relayed to the ceramist. When the porcelain veneers arrive, Dr. Omar will remove your temporary veneers and try on your permanent porcelain veneers. Final adjustments can still be made at this appointment.
Do Porcelain Veneers Hurt?
No, the process is not considered painful. Patients may experience some mild sensitivity to cold beverages during the temporary veneer stage, but the experience is generally painless. Dr. Omar is known for his soft touch, painless injection technique, and considerable skill to provide the most comfortable experience possible.
How Much Do Porcelain Veneers Cost?
Porcelain veneers from Dr. Omar typically cost between $800 and $3000 per tooth. The final expense is determined by the number of veneers, the type of veneer, and the complexity of the case. With an artful eye, a genuine love for the craft, and a dedication to helping others, Dr. Omar offers his services at a cost that is affordable for many patients. As one of San Diego’s most experienced cosmetic dentists, Dr. Omar performs hundreds of smile makeovers per year and is highly regarded by his patients for his dedication, professionalism, and artistic skill. His extensive experience makes his clinical expertise more significant than his age. Due to the high volume of satisfied patients and referrals, Dr. Omar can offer more affordable smile costs than most, while time permits.
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