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Veneers

What are Veneers?

Veneers are essentially tooth-shaped ‘covers’ that go over the entire front surface of the tooth. They are usually made from thin porcelain, but nowadays they can also be made of a composite material.

The dentist will need to prepare the tooth for a veneer by filing down your existing tooth in a conservative manner. The dentist will then make impressions of your teeth and send them off to a dental laboratory to make the veneers. In the meantime, a temporary veneer would be placed on your tooth. Once your veneer is ready, it would be fixed with a dental adhesive.

Comparison of Porcelain Veneers with Composite Veneers/ Bonding

Porcelain Veneer

 

Aesthetics: Highly Aesthetic, mimics natural tooth enamel.

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Durability : Highly durable and resistant to wear.

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Resistance to Stains : Highly resistant to stains.

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Application Process: Requires lab fabrication.

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Reparability : Difficult to repair.

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Tooth Preparation : May require tooth reduction.

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Strength: Stronger and more resistant to fractures.

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Longevity : Longer lifespan 10+ years subject to maintenance.

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Customisation: Highly customizable in shape and colour.

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Colour stability: Excellent colour stability.

Composite Veneer/Bonding

 

Aesthetics: Good aesthetics but less natural looking.

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Durability : Durable but less so compared to porcelain.

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Resistance to Stains : Prone to staining over time.

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Application Process: Applied directly and sculpted in the mouth.

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Reparability : Easier to repair.

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Tooth Preparation : Requires minimal tooth reduction subject to status.

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Strength: Less strong, more prone to chipping.

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Longevity: Shorter lifespan 3+ years subject to maintenance.

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Customisation: Less customizable.

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Colour stability: Low colour stability.

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Before & After Porcelain Veneers

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