Dental crowns and veneers are restoration methods to enhance one's appearance and improve function. Both procedures help to restore your desired smile in unfortunate situations such as a broken, chipped or stained tooth. However, both treatments will remove part of the natural tooth's enamel. Hence, it is essential to understand the purposes of the two procedures before deciding.
What are dental crowns?
strengthen decayed or broken teeth
- restore the size or shape of natural teeth
improve appearance
A crown works as a cap and covers an entire tooth. There are several crown materials, with porcelain and zirconium as the more popular ones.
What are veneers?
Which is a better option for you?
To determine your suitability for dental crowns or veneers, consult your dentist or dental specialist regarding your current dental condition. They will share the pros and cons of each solution for you to make an informed decision.
If you have signs of tooth decay or infection, you may require a root canal treatment before the crown. With the placement of a crown, more tooth structure needs to be trimmed away. Crowns are durable; thus, the procedure is better for broken down teeth or for teeth that needs to withstand heavier chewing forces.
On the other hand, the placement of a veneer is less invasive than crowns as the process leaves more of your original tooth intact. Veneers are typically recommended for aesthetic reasons such as unevenly spaced or stained teeth.
If you require dental treatment, schedule an appointment with your dentist or dental specialist today.
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Dr Steven Soo is a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics with Specialist Dental Group®. He was formerly a Clinical Lecturer at the Eastman Dental Institute and Clinical Teacher at the GKT Dental Institute, both of which are affiliated with the University of London. Dr Soo has a special interest in prosthetic and implant restorative dentistry.
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