Hi,

I have severe tetracycline stains (level 4) and am considering getting
porcelain veneers on my mandibular 8 teeth (I currently have 8
porcelain veneers on my maxillary teeth).

I am wondering if dental professionals in this group would be kind
enough to answer the following questions for me:

1. Are there any health concerns I should be aware of regarding
mandibular veneers such as:

    - Greater risk of gum recession
    - Root canals
    - Over contouring of veneers
    - Any other concerns

2. With having both maxillary and mandibular veneers does the risk of
fracture increase (e.g. the veneers hitting together and cracking
during biting and/or chewing)?

3. Will my bite be changed with mandibular veneers (e.g. will I notice
a difference in my mouth with mandibular veeners or will they feel
like my regular teeth)?

4. Is it possible to reduce mandibular teeth 1 mm (this is the
thickness of porcelain needed to cover my stains) without causing the
need for root canals (I understand the mandibular teeth are thinner
and perhaps reducing 1 mm will get close to the nerve?)

5. How thick is the enamel on mandibular teeth?

6. Are mandibular teeth naturally as light as maxillary teeth (e.g.
should they be the same shade?) Or, are mandibular teeth naturally a
shade darker?

7. Since no one can see the margin placement of mandibular veneers,
can the margins be supragingival? Which type of margin placement helps
prevent gum recession - supragingival or subgingival?

Thanks in advance for your input.

Sincerely,

Errol