Replacing Old Bonding With Veneers - and Rebuilding the Back Teeth
Trading repeated composite touch-ups for a durable smile, with implants to restore the bite
By Dr. Kiyan Mehdizadeh, DMD · 9460 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 850, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 · (310) 770-3335
Last Updated: July 2026
Tired of re-fixing the same chipped tooth?
Composite bonding is a quick fix for a chip - but it chips again and discolors over time, so you end up re-doing it. Porcelain veneers are the more durable answer, and if you're missing back teeth, replacing them protects the whole bite. If you're ready to stop patching and fix it properly, send us a photo.
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Treatment Plan by Dr. Kiyan Mehdizadeh
- Smile design
- Gum lift to harmonize the gum line
- Two posterior implants to replace missing molars and stabilize the bite
- Whitening of the lower natural teeth for color matching
- Twelve upper porcelain veneers
- Four lower porcelain crowns
The Patient's Journey
This patient wanted to stop patching her smile. The edges of her front teeth had chipped and worn, and she'd previously had them repaired with composite bonding - which lacked durability and discolored over time. She was also missing two back molars. She wanted a lasting, understated refresh, not another quick fix.
Bonding buys time. It doesn't end the problem - it just postpones the next repair. At some point the durable fix is the cheaper one.
Understanding the Challenge
Two issues, front and back. In the front, composite bonding chips and stains because it's a softer, more porous material than porcelain - so it needs redoing. Porcelain veneers hold their shape and shade far longer. In the back, two missing molars weren't just gaps: missing back teeth let the bite drift and put more load on the remaining teeth. Replacing them stabilizes the whole system.
Initial Findings
Chipped, worn front edges previously patched with discolored composite bonding; two missing posterior teeth; a request for a durable, age-appropriate result.
The Treatment Sequence
We designed a new smile around her features, then performed a gum lift to establish an even gum line. Two implants were placed to replace the missing back teeth and stabilize the bite for the long term. We whitened her lower natural teeth so the shade would match her planned restorations, and delivered twelve upper porcelain veneers and four lower porcelain crowns - replacing the old bonding with materials that hold their color and edge.
The Result
A subtle, age-appropriate refresh with function restored - no more worrying about the front teeth chipping or discoloring unevenly, and a bite supported by the replaced back teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Replacing Bonding With Veneers
Why replace composite bonding with veneers?
Bonding is softer and more porous, so it chips and stains over time and needs redoing. Porcelain veneers hold their shape and color far longer.
Why do missing back teeth matter for a smile makeover?
Missing molars let the bite drift and overload the remaining teeth. Replacing them with implants stabilizes the bite that the veneers sit within.
Can I just keep re-bonding instead?
You can, but bonding is a repeating fix. For chips that keep recurring, porcelain is usually the more durable - and ultimately more economical - choice.
Why whiten the lower teeth first?
So the natural teeth match the shade chosen for the veneers and crowns.
What does a gum lift add here?
It evens the gum line so the new smile has symmetrical proportions.
Will implants, crowns, and veneers look like one smile?
Yes - they're designed together so function and appearance match across the whole mouth.
Is the result natural-looking?
The design aims for an age-appropriate, understated refresh rather than an obvious change.
What does treatment like this cost?
It depends on the specific plan, which we review at consultation. We accept PPO insurance and offer financing through Proceed Finance, PatientFi, Happen Bank, CareCredit, and Cherry.
Last Updated: July 2026
Dr. Kiyan Mehdizadeh, DMD
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Most cosmetic dentists refer out for surgery. Most surgeons don't do cosmetic work. Dr. Mehdizadeh trained in both — implantology and bone grafting at Loma Linda and UCLA, fixed prosthodontics under Mauro Fradeani in Italy, periodontal microsurgery with Hürzeler and Zuhr in Munich, and IV sedation at the University of Alabama. That combination means complex cases involving surgery, grafting, implants, and restorative work are planned and executed by a single provider with full command of every phase.
Technical skill produces function. Taste is what produces beauty. The difference between dental work that looks like dental work and a result that looks entirely natural comes down to aesthetic judgment — proportion, texture, translucency, how light moves across a surface. That sensibility runs through everything here, from the way cases are designed to the office itself.
An in-house master ceramist and on-site laboratory allow restorations to be designed, fabricated, and refined with direct collaboration between doctor and technician — no outsourced lab work, no guesswork, no compromise on the final product. Dr. Mehdizadeh is one of few dentists with the refined ability to provide care across multiple specialties, resulting in cohesive and holistic outcomes.
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), cum laude — Boston University
- Bachelor of Science in Biology — Emory University
- Mastership in Implant Dentistry & Grafting — Loma Linda University / gIDE Institute
- Advanced Implant Therapy & Grafting — UCLA / gIDE Institute
- Implant Placement & Restoration — UCLA / Nobel Biocare
- Guided Bone Regeneration & Ridge Augmentation — gIDE Institute
- Sinus Elevation & Augmentation — gIDE Institute
- Soft Tissue Management & Grafting — gIDE Institute
- Minimally Invasive Augmentation & Autogenous Bone Management — IDEA, San Francisco
- Master Program in Fixed Prosthodontics — Fradeani Education, Italy
- Aesthetic Dentistry — UCLA School of Dentistry
- Advanced Occlusion & Bite Design — UCLA
- Periodontal Micro-Surgery — Hürzeler/Zuhr, Munich
- Micro-Endodontic Training — University of Pennsylvania
- IV Sedation — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Injectable Therapy for TMJ & Facial Pain — American Academy of Facial Esthetics
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