Virginia beach Cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentistry Blog - Dr. Michael Folck
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Dental bonding vs. porcelain veneers
Dental bonding is a versatile procedure. Relying on a composite resin, it can be used to repair a variety of dental problems and to cosmetically enhance teeth. Bonding can repair chipped, cracked, and discolored teeth. Bonding can also be used to restore decayed teeth. Porcelain veneers can address a similar range of issues, but unlike bonding, veneers are not used to repair decayed teeth.
With dental bonding, the bonding material used to cover teeth is made of a mixture of glass and porcelain particles dispersed in a liquid plastic. The solution is designed to match the color of your teeth. It’s applied to teeth and allowed to harden with the use of a high intensity light. In contrast, a porcelain veneer is made entirely of porcelain. A porcelain veneer is applied to a tooth surface after the enamel is removed. The tooth is coated with a resin cement to allow the veneer to stick to the surface of the tooth.
Both porcelain veneers and dental bonding can produce a brighter smile. Because the porcelain material of a porcelain veneer is translucent, it resembles the natural enamel of the tooth. A dental bond tends to be more opaque and thus may provide a slightly less natural look. Additionally, a porcelain veneer will generally resist staining though a dental bond will not.
However, there are reasons why a person may prefer dental bonding to veneers. A dental bonding procedure can be done in a day while veneers typically take at least two visits. Veneers can last ten years or more with proper care but they are not indestructible. If damaged, a veneer cannot be repaired. In contrast, while a dental bond may be less long lasting, it can be more readily repaired. Additionally, dental bonds tend to be less expensive than veneers.
Thus, there both procedures have their own advantages. If you have questions about dental bonding or porcelain veneers please contact Dr. Folck or visit our Virginia Beach office to discuss which procedure is best for you.
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3 Comments:
Often an alternative to crowns, veneers are very thin pieces of specially-shaped porcelain or plastic that are glued over the front of your teeth with little or no anesthesia needed. They are the cure for teeth that are severely discolored, chipped, have small holes or pits, misshapen or crooked, or for the correction of unwanted or uneven spaces. Unlike crowns, veneers won't require Dr. Suttner to remove much of the tooth itself in most cases. It is important to ask Dr. Suttner how much tooth will be removed. In some cases more tooth will need to be removed, which may increase the risk of trauma to the tooth. Veneers are created from an impression taken in Dr. Suttner's office. Your custom veneer is then glued directly onto your tooth. Typically costing less than crowns, veneers won't stain, making veneers a very popular solution for many people seeking that perfect smile. Strong and very durable, veneers last from ten to fifteen years, and come in colors that will brighten dark teeth without the worry of them changing color.
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Dental bonding and having porcelain veneer has similarities but I would prefer having dental bonding when having problem with decayed teeth.
Dental bonding and dental veneers are ways to improve the appearance of unaesthetic appearing teeth.
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