Composite Veneers

Dental veneers come in two varieties; porcelain veneers and composite veneers. Porcelain veneers are thin curved shells of tooth-colored porcelain. Composite veneers are made of composite resin. They are custom made to be mounted on the face of the teeth and improve their shape, color and general aesthetics. With dental veneers, you can radically improve your smile and facial appearance.

Benefits of Composite Veneers

Key benefits of composite veneer bonding are:

  • ·  Less tooth needs to be readied or grinded on
  • ·     Can usually be prepared in one single visit to the dentist
  • ·     Lower cost as compared to porcelain veneers

Porcelain Veneers vs. Composite Veneers

Porcelain veneers are fabricated in a dental laboratory and consequently need at least two visits to the dentist’s office. Composite veneers can be completed in one visit. A significant part of the tooth is removed by grinding in order to make space for the composite veneer. A bonding agent is applied on the surface of the tooth and the composite veneer is placed over it. It is then cured with an amplified light and then finally finished and polished.

Price of Composite Veneers

Composite veneers are usually more economical compared to porcelain veneers. The placement of veneers requires less time but more expertise. However, lesser resources are required to fabricate and bond them, making them more affordable. Composite veneers can be repaired easily when damaged. But if porcelain veneers break, they must be replaced.

Bonding

Ceramic veneer bonding is the process of adding a ceramic filled composite resin material to a tooth in order to change its appearance.

Bonding is done to:

  • Overhaul a fractured tooth
  • Change the alignment of the teeth
  • Fix empty spaces between the teeth
  • Change the color of a tooth

First, the shade of the veneer and the type of materials required are assessed. The outer surface of the tooth must then be roughened or shaped as required. Then, several layers of the composite resin are applied on the surface of the tooth to clean, prime and bond the composite veneer to it. After this, an intense light beam is used to toughen and cure the veneer. Finally, the refurbishment is shaped and polished so that it blends with the remaining part of the tooth.