There are a few commonly used adhesives for applying veneers:
You can glue down the paper backed veneers and the wood backed veneers with contact cement. Use 2 coats of contact cement on the veneer and 2 coats of contact cement on the surface that you are veneering. Let the contact cement dry between coats. It usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes for the contact cement to dry.
DAP Weldwood, which is a contact cement, is the best option for gluing melamine veneers to particle boards. Apply the glue to a broad surface with a paintbrush, and it adheres on contact.
Then a respected pro recommended that I try Gorilla Glue for veneering. Because of the glue's lack of moisture, the sheets of veneer didn't curl, which made the work easier. I also discovered that the glue created a very rigid glueline, a big plus with bent-lamination work.
As a general rule, it is better to cement veneers with total-etch, light-cured esthetic resin cements rather than self-adhesive resin cements.
Unless directed to by your dentist, do not attempt to reattach the veneer on your own, as you could damage the porcelain or your tooth. However, if you're having a difficult time with the thermal sensitivity or enamel roughness, you can use dental wax as a temporary solution.
Gluing wood veneers with woodworker's glue is one of the best ways to glue down wood veneers. “Woodworker's glue” is a generic term that refers to 5 different types of glues that are used in woodworking. These are: PVA glue, (polyvinyl acetate), hide glue, epoxy, cyanoacrylate (super glue), and polyurethane glue.
Phenol formaldehyde (PF) resins are most widely used as wood adhesives in the manufacturing of engineered wood products, such as plywood, laminated veneer lumber, particle boards, OSB, and fiberboards.
Porcelain veneers and crowns can come off due to over-preparation and incorrect bonding techniques. Over-preparation for veneers – Only a fraction of a millimeter of tooth enamel must be removed to ensure veneers fit well on the tooth and at the gumline. Too much preparation causes loose veneers that fall off.
Plus, Super Glue forms an incredibly tough bond, which will make it very difficult for an removal later. The process could traumatise the tooth, and it's also highly-likely to break the veneer.
If a temporary veneer does fall off completely and you cannot see us right away, then mix a small amount of petroleum jelly with either baking soda, baking powder, or flour. Line the back of the temporary veneer with this mixture and then place it against the tooth with enough pressure to let your bite come together.
DIY veneers are usually affixed to natural teeth through a dental adhesive. Some brands may require patients to take and mail-in molds of their teeth prior to creating the appliance while other brands do not.
No-prep veneers – If you received ultra-thin no-prep veneers, a skilled cosmetic dentist might consider bonding as an option to restoring your teeth after your current porcelain veneers are removed. But your bite will need to be examined first.
Reglue the veneer by spreading ordinary white or cream-colored woodworker's glue into the crack with a toothpick or an artists' palette knife. Hardware stores also carry glue-filled syringes made for this purpose. Press the veneer down and release it several times to spread the glue.
The preferred method for wood veneer application is a vacuum, cold, or hot veneer press with white or yellow glue. If a press is not available, quality contact cement may be used, but keep in mind that is not the method we recommend.
Is there already veneer on the surface you're looking to add your new wood veneer to? It's not always necessary to remove the old wood veneer before moving forward, but it should be intact, not bubbled or cracked, and firmly attached, if you are even considering veneering over it.
TensorGrip® L22 is suitable for bonding veneers onto a variety of substrates including MDF, chipboard, plywood and many other timber sheet materials. Always test TensorGrip® L22 to determine suitability for your particular application prior to use in production.
MDF is used frequently used on the finest veneered furniture pieces. Its uniformity and stability make it an excellent substrate for veneer work.
A special cement is applied to the veneer and it is then placed on your tooth. Once the veneer is properly positioned, your dentist will shine a special light beam on it to activate chemicals in the cement, causing it to harden very quickly.
You can use a denture adhesive like Fixodent or a dab of toothpaste to temporarily hold the crown, veneer, or bridge in place until you can get to our office. Some cold sensitivity and tenderness around the gum is normal for the first few days. It is not unusual for a permanent crown, veneer, or bridge to come unglued.
Your dentist applies special cement and places the veneer on the tooth. He or she will then pass a beam of light over the veneer to harden the cement. Your dentist will scrape any excess cement out and evaluate the bite of the tooth. Sometimes the dentist might ask you to return for follow-up.