Composite Veneers Vs. Porcelain Veneers –

Which Option is best for Me?

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

If you’re considering dental veneers, your dentist will most likely present you with 2 options: composite veneers or porcelain veneers.

Porcelain laminate veneers are thin “shells” of porcelain that are bonded to the front of the tooth. Composite veneers are made from a synthetic mix of resin (plastic) with glass and they’re applied to the tooth one layer at a time.

Now that we understand the difference between the types of veneers, let’s look at the benefits and disadvantages of each type.

Both composite and porcelain laminate veneers have their benefits, as well as possible drawbacks. In this article, we aim to help you understand both the positives and negatives of both types of veneers, and what I generally recommend to my patients.

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DENTAL BONDING

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Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure in which a tooth-coloured composite resin material is applied to your teeth to improve your smile. Bonding can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, broken, cracked, stained or have spaces between them.

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Bonding your front teeth actually requires minimal preparation of the tooth. Anaesthesia is usually not needed unless there is an old restoration or decay present. The tooth is roughened with a conditioning gel to help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The composite resin is then applied and cured with an ultraviolet light. Your dentist will then shape and polish the resin to its final appearance.

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Bonding

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Advantages

Cost: Bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic procedures.
Time: Unlike crowns and veneers, which require more time to prepare and a second visit to place them, bonding can be completed in a single visit.
Invasiveness: Bonding requires minimal tooth removal. Frequently patients get multiple teeth bonded in one short appointment.
Other benefits of composite veneers:
- Treatment can be completed in a single visit
- Less expensive than porcelain veneers
- Damage to the veneers can be repaired (chips and cracks)
- Less enamel is removed from the natural teeth

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Disadvantages

Composite resin tends to stain more easily
Less durable than porcelain
Repaired chips and breaks are often very visible
Shorter lifespan (around eight years)
Not as realistic looking as porcelain

Does Composite veneers Ruin Teeth?

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

While cosmetic bonding is not permanent, it in no way ruins teeth. After a few years, the material may fade or become chipped, but that does not affect the natural enamel of your teeth itself. It may leave the enamel more vulnerable because the bonding material is no longer there to protect the tooth, but you can simply call your dentist to retouch the bonding.

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For What Cosmetic imperfections Is Composite Veneers or Cosmetic bonding Considered?

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Dental bonding is an option that can be considered:

To repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
To repair chipped or cracked teeth
To improve the appearance of discoloured teeth
To close spaces between teeth
To make teeth look longer
To change the shape of teeth
As a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings
To protect a portion of the tooth’s root that has been exposed when gums recede

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Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

PORCELAIN VENEERS

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Porcelain laminate veneers are customised in a laboratory to perfectly match the individual’s colour, shape, size and smile design requirements.

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The benefits of porcelain veneers:

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Stronger, more durable material
Longer lifespan (at least 10 years, but often longer)
Most natural, due to mimicking the way that teeth reflect light
Highly stain resistant

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Possible drawbacks of porcelain veneers:

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

They cannot be repaired, so must be replaced if damaged
It takes longer to complete the treatment (usually three sessions)

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Should I Choose Porcelain Veneers or Dental Bonding?

We are often asked this question and we do our best to inform our patient, so they can make the decision that is right for their goals and budget. Here are three areas to consider:

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- Cost: Veneers are made from porcelain and will usually cost more than the material used for bonding teeth. Since Veneers are permanent they can save you money over time compared to bonding which may break or will have to be replaced eventually. If you want to cover stains that are not helped by professional teeth whitening, veneers are often the chosen solution. Composite Veneers will work better and reliably to repair small chips or gaps.

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

- Appearance: Both veneers and bonding are made to blend in with the colour of your surrounding teeth. Porcelain Veneers, however, are stain-resistant unlike the Composite Veneers which may darken over time. Composite Veneers is more useful for chipped or damaged teeth since it can be shaped like clay to fit your tooth.

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

- Durability: Porcelain veneers are made for permanence, lasting 10 to 25 years. Whereas composite veneers lifespan is from 3-8 years.

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Aesthetic Goals: Depending on the correction you want to make; a combination of Composite Veneers and Porcealain veneers may be the best option. If you are looking for whiter teeth, try professional teeth whitening first. If you are not satisfied with the results, veneers may be the next best option for you.

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Which Cosmetic Procedure would give a Natural best aesthetic result, Composite veneer or Porcelain Veneer?

Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD

Porcelain or Ceramic Veneers is known as one of the best materials for aesthetic dental procedures, because it mimics tooth enamel very closely.
Porcelain Veneers are extremely thin (usually less than 0.5 mm thickness), giving them an enamel-like translucence creating a natural appearance. These properties of translucence in porcelain give it a near-perfect natural look, making it ideal to acquire the natural colour of the teeth, which is not possible with composite resin veneers.
Porcelain Veneer is such ultra-smooth and impervious ceramic that it does not absorb stains so easily. In comparison, the composite veneer cannot resist the stains to such degree.
Most dentists agree that porcelain veneers offer the most natural, tooth-like aesthetics. Porcelain has a translucent quality that is quite similar to tooth enamel.
It is also highly resistant to staining and chipping due to the strength of the material and the glaze that is applied after treatment. On the other hand, composite veneers are more porous and therefore susceptible to staining, meaning that you may need to adjust your diet in order to avoid certain stain-causing foods. Composite also needs to be polished in order to achieve a tooth-like aesthetic. And even then it doesn’t quite compare.

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Aesthetic comparison between Tooth Bonding (top) versus Porcelain Veneer (bottom)

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