Composite Veneers versus Porcelain Veneers
Whether you are looking for a smile makeover or to fix a cosmetic correction, veneers are often an excellent option. There are primarily two types of dental veneers: porcelain and composite. Determining which type of veneer is right for you comes down to multiple different factors.
Read below to learn about the differences and then schedule a dental veneer consultation with us.
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Composite Veneers or Dental Bonding
Composite bonding (also sometimes called “direct veneers” or “plastic veneers”) is a tooth-coloured plastic resin material. Bonding can usually be placed in one visit and is used many times to repair a smaller chip in a tooth or to make aesthetic improvements in more than one tooth. Bonding usually requires little to no tooth reduction or anaesthesia.
With composite veneers the resin is applied in layers to the tooth and sculpted directly in the mouth to achieve the desired aesthetic the patient is looking for.
The greatest advantage of composite veneers is that it is an additive process that is reversible and can be removed and replaced as needed. Beautiful natural aesthetics can be achieved in the right hands. Aesthetic dentistry is not for all dentists and involves extreme attention to detail. When accomplished properly no one should know you had the treatment.
Composite veneers are much cheaper than porcelain veneers in general, but considering that they do not last as long and need replacing more often they could end up costing more in the long run.
The disadvantage of Composite Veneers are they are more prone to staining and do not last as long as porcelain veneers which also offer more a natural looking, translucent tooth-like appearance.
Porcelain Veneers
The most popular type of veneers are porcelain, which offer a stronger and more durable alternative to its composite counterpart. Porcelain veneers are usually more aesthetic in terms of the spectrum of colour, realism and translucency because they are made in a lab out of porcelain. Porcelain veneers are also more of a long-term solution than bonding, as they do not stain, discolour, and are stronger than bonding.
As it requires few appointments and involves a Lab fees, it normally incur more fees than Composite veneers.
SUMMARY OF THE KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN Composite versus Porcelain Veneers
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Material
Composite resin is an artificial material, similar to plastic, but porcelain is an organic natural glass material. Composite veneers can dull, discolour, and wear over time because they lack the long-lasting hue, lustre, and structure of porcelain.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Aesthetics
Porcelain can closely resemble the appearance of actual tooth material. Dr. Castro’s ceramist uses handcrafted ceramic layering techniques in the lab to manufacture excellent porcelain veneers. This highly controlled manufacture method ensures that the veneers are consistent, symmetrical, and have excellent hue.
In contrast, composite resin is a liquid plastic material that is put directly onto each tooth, then moulded and polished. This process is extremely tough to master, and great-looking results are difficult to get unless your dentist is an expert in this technique. Furthermore, composite material does not precisely resemble tooth material as porcelain, and its appearance deteriorates soon.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers:
Optical difference
The translucent properties of porcelain allow the veneer to catch light extremely similar to the way a natural tooth does. While composite resin still looks great, porcelain is unmatched. An incredible benefit of porcelain veneers is they are stain resistant.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Feel
Porcelain’s strength and structural properties allow veneers to be ultra-thin while maintaining a flawless surface over time. In contrast, composite veneers might feel thicker and rough. The majority of patients claim their porcelain veneers feel virtually identical to their natural teeth.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Treatment Time
Composite veneers can be done in a single appointment, but custom porcelain veneers require two visits to your cosmetic dentist. In the long run, however, high-quality porcelain veneers will require far fewer maintenance visits than composite veneers.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Longevity
Durable porcelain veneers should survive for decades if they are properly fabricated, placed, cleaned, and protected. Dr. Castro gives each of his porcelain veneers patients with a bespoke night guard to safeguard their veneers while they sleep. In contrast, composite veneers need to be replaced every few years.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Treatment Process
For dental teeth bonding, the dentist will first remove the decayed or damaged portions of the tooth. The reduction will be very minimal. Once done, a bonding agent will be applied on the prepared tooth surface. Then, the actual composite filling will be fused to the tooth structure through the action of the bonding material. A curing light will be used to harden the filling. Afterwards, it will be trimmed and polished to blend naturally to the entire tooth.
Much like dental bonding, porcelain veneers are also fused to the tooth structure. The only difference is instead of using composite (plastic), ceramic (glass) is used. Also, the amount of tooth reduction is much greater. The dentist will have to remove structure about 0.5mm on in the entire front surface of the tooth in order to accommodate the veneer.
Dental bonding procedures are performed entirely in a dental clinic. With porcelain veneers the tooth preparation and placement of the restoration for porcelain veneers are performed in the dental clinic. The actual veneer is fabricated in a laboratory by a dental technician.
The porcelain veneers produced by dental laboratories mimic the natural teeth. Technicians utilize layers of porcelain in different shades to get the best aesthetic possible. That is very difficult to do with dental bonding. Even though dentists use different colours of composite to copy the natural shade of the tooth, the results are not as good.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Indications
Dental bonding and porcelain veneers are both typically used to manage gaps between teeth, chips/fractures, and misshapen teeth. Tooth bonding is used in small gaps while porcelain veneers are for much larger gaps. Chipped teeth can also be managed using these restorative techniques depending on the size or extent of the damage. Porcelain is much stronger than composite. A fully-cured composite is rock-hard, but is nowhere near as hard as porcelain. That is why porcelain veneers are recommended for cases of extensive damage. Dental veneers can also be used to change the overall colour of the patient’s smile as well as the inclinations and positions of the front teeth.
Patients should note that porcelain has a much more abrasive compared to a natural tooth structure. They need to be very careful when biting, especially if the veneer opposes a natural tooth, because porcelain can wear the tooth enamel faster than an opposing natural tooth.
For kids, dentists typically like to stick to dental bonding mainly because it is less invasive and anaesthesia is not necessary most of the time. More importantly, kids are growing and so is their bone structure. Many things change over time and the last thing parents need is to spend a lot of money for veneers on someone that is still growing. When they reach adulthood, the veneers may not look as good and need to be redone.
Furthermore, the oral hygiene habits of a kid are not as good as an adult and the veneer may fail because of that. Porcelain veneers are an investment and a person wants to make sure they last for as long as possible.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Treatment Limitations
Dental bonding or porcelain veneers may not be recommended with patients who have problems with their occlusion (bite). If the patient’s occlusion has been traumatized either because their teeth do not line up or they have a habit like teeth grinding, neither dental bonding nor porcelain veneers may be suitable for them. The composite or porcelain will only fracture if placed in a traumatic environment. Composite wears easily while porcelain is brittle.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: How long do they last?
Porcelain veneers are resistant to staining. They do not change colour over time. The patient’s teeth will get darker but the restorations will not. That is why patients who are planning to undergo teeth whitening are advised to do so first before getting their restorations. That way, the shade of the composite or porcelain will be matched to their already-whitened teeth.
Dental bonding lasts for an average of 5 to 7 years while porcelain veneers last 10 to 15 years or more with proper care. They might even last a lifetime as long as they were done properly and the patient does an excellent job of maintaining them.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Common Misconception
Patients usually think that doing porcelain veneers hurts. It does not. Usually, there is some discomfort but it is nothing that cannot be managed by administering local anaesthesia. Most dentists use anaesthetics when doing veneers. If the patient is afraid of needles, there is always some topical anaesthesia that can be used before the injection. Once the topical is applied, the tissues get numb and the patient will not feel the needle. Dental bonding produces no discomfort to the patient.
Another misconception is how long dental bonding and porcelain veneers last. Patients seem divided on whether dental bonding lasts longer or if porcelain veneers last longer. On average, dental bonding lasts for a good five to seven years while dental veneers last for 15 years or more. They can last even longer as long as they are properly maintained. That is where another misconception comes in. If a dentist tells patients that porcelain veneers will last for 15 years, they think the veneers will just fall off after 15 years. That is not the case. Veneers do not come off for any reason. They get removed either because they fractured or there is leakage and recurrent decay underneath.
Composite versus Porcelain Veneers: Estimated Cost
Top-quality composite veneers may be half as much or a third of the cost of porcelain veneers; however, if you are looking to make a lasting investment in your smile, porcelain veneers are the superior choice. Over time, the maintenance and replacement costs that can accumulate with composite veneers make a good case for the long-term affordability and value of porcelain veneers.
While composite veneers can provide a quick, temporary cosmetic fix for chipped, damaged, gapped, or discoloured teeth, high-quality porcelain veneers are always the right choice when you desire natural-looking, long-lasting results.
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Composite bonding can cost anywhere from $350 to $700. Obviously, the repair of small damages is cheaper while teeth that require greater coverage will cost more. The price is also dependent on the cosmetic complexity of the case.
Porcelain veneers, on the other hand, can cost anywhere from $700 to $2,500. One factor for the variation in price is the laboratory where the veneers are made. High-quality labs charge three times as much as an average lab and that is reflected in the price that the dentist charges the patient. These labs usually have good-quality porcelain and a very skilful ceramic artist. The veneer is only going to look as good as the artist who made it. So for a really talented ceramist, dentists usually go for a high-end laboratory.
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