Veneers and crowns are two types of restorative solutions that can be used to save your smile.
Both veneers and crowns are dental treatments that improve the appearance and function of teeth. They are typically used to restore teeth that are somehow damaged, whether discolored, crooked, decayed, chipped, cracked, or broken. Veneers and crowns are both made to match the color of the rest of your teeth—with the exception of all-metal crowns—to give you a seamless, complete smile. Once they are applied, it’s difficult to tell the difference between a veneer and crown because they will each have a similar effect on your smile. You will care for both veneers and crowns virtually the same way. You’ll need to brush them twice a day just like the rest of your teeth and floss to remove food particles. Regular dentist visits will also be needed for professional cleaning and to check the restorations.
Porcelain veneers are made from thin layers of fine, stain-resistant dental porcelain and are usually only about one millimeter thick. Veneers are a noninvasive cosmetic dentistry option, with the procedure leaving most of your existing tooth intact. They are custom designed for each patient so that they securely cover the front surface of your tooth. To prepare your tooth for a porcelain veneer, your dentist will grind down about half a millimeter of the enamel on the front of your tooth to make it easier for the veneer to bond, as the cement will stick best to a rougher surface. However, the amount of enamel that needs to be filed down can vary depending on the type of veneer. It is important to note that a veneer can only be placed on a tooth that has plenty of existing enamel.
Advantages
• Porcelain looks very similar to the teeth’s natural covering, enamel. Because of this, porcelain veneers appear natural and realistic.
• Veneer surface is quite resistant to permanent stains. No need to worry about coffee, wine, or cigarette stains!
• Compared to crowns, porcelain veneers do not require extensive shaping prior to the procedure. Ultra thin veneers often need no shaping of the teeth.
Disadvantages
• Although they look realistic, porcelain veneers are artificial teeth, which may be a problem for those desiring a more natural solution.
• Although they are relatively tough, they are not impervious to any chipping or breaking when exposed to excessive impact or force ( e.g. teeth grinding, eating hard foods, etc.)
• It requires the removal of the enamel covering of your tooth which may in turn become more sensitive to hot and cold.
A dental crown completely covers the entire tooth, which means more of the tooth will need to be filed down before a crown can be placed. Crowns are typically used to restore teeth that have been badly damaged by decay, cracks, or fractures. If tooth decay is the reason you need a dental crown, your dentist will need to remove the decayed part and possibly rebuild some of the tooth so that it can support the crown. Dental crowns are usually molded from either porcelain, porcelain fused to a metal alloy (PFM), or an all-metal alloy. Your dentist will fabricate the crown to securely fit over your tooth and then cement it into place
Advantages
• Useful in patients all designed to replace badly decayed or damaged natural teeth.
Disadvantages
• More costly.
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