What is the difference between composite and porcelain veneers
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Most dentists do not know how some veneers differ from others. Svyatoslav Smirnov, a top dentist, prefers that his patients understand the differences, advantages and possible disadvantages of composite and ceramic veneers before making any decisions. Unlike dental crowns, which cover the tooth completely and are considered more expensive, veneers are a thin plate of porcelain or plastic, which is attached to the front of the tooth with special glue. Veneers are used to correct deformed, curved or discolored teeth, gaps between and chips on the teeth. Veneers come in two types: composite and porcelain.
Features of porcelain veneers Installation of porcelain veneer takes 2 visits to the doctor. During the first of two visits, the dentist gently removes the enamel of the teeth to prepare them for the installation of veneers. To do this, he can use local anesthesia. The thinnest veneers, luminaires, are only 0.2 millimeters thick, so don’t worry if you get too much enamel. Each veneer is made in the laboratory individually. During the second reception, veneers are put on the prepared teeth. Features of composite veneers Composite veneers, on the other hand, can be installed in just one visit and no anesthetics are required. Although composite veneers are cheaper than porcelain veneers, they are not as resistant to stains as porcelain veneers.