Apparently the FDA approved stents that elute statin drugs, so if a patient has side effects from the statins within the stent, they are basically out of luck, or need to have the stents replaced. These stents are now causing major adverse cardiac events 2-5 years post-placement.
Dental veneers are wafer-thin, translucent ceramic shells that are placed over the tooth and applied with a special glue. Veneers are predominantly used on t... Dental veneers are wafer-thin, translucent ceramic shells that are placed over the tooth and applied with a special glue. Veneers are predominantly used on t... Skip navigation
Laminate veneers (just plain old veneers to some) are thin slices of material that cover your teeth. They are typically made of porcelain, and are almost always a cosmetic procedure. This is because they make your smile white, uniform, etc. They can cover chips, stains, imperfections, gaps, etc. Think movie star smile - those are usually veneers.