Different types of Veneers
Dr. D.Sendhil Nathan MDS, DNB Prosthodontics And Implantology
Do you want a flawless smile despite stains, chips, cracks in your teeth? Then this article for you.
You can get your dream smile by coating the imperfections on the teeth surface with veneers. Dental veneers are a wafer-thin, tooth-colored custom made shells that can reshape the teeth appearance and provide the pleasing smile you want after sticking it over the teeth surface.
If you want dental veneers to redesign your smile, then you can get a wide variety of veneers. Your Dentist will suggest you the most suitable kind of veneer to fix your problem.
Different types of dental veneers
There are 5 types of veneers used in dentistry that are listed as follows:
- Porcelain veneers
- Composite veneers
- Palatal veneers
- Lumineers
- Non-permanent veneers
1) Porcelain Veneers
This is a widely used and convenient set of veneers. It is also called as traditional veneer because it has been used in Dentistry since 1930. It is a thin ceramic shell that ensures improving the quality of your cracked or stained teeth. Because of its bright color and strong coating, it has been used as a permanent solution for aesthetic purposes.
The porcelain veneers can be fixed in two dental visits. Even though it is rigid and can last for 10 to 20 years, it cannot be repaired when the veneer gets crack or damage.
2) Composite Veneers
Made up of composite materials, the composite veneers also provide strong coating and restore the teeth’s natural look. Similar to porcelain veneers, the composite veneers also require the teeth to be polished and smoothened for bonding. Fixing this veneer is quite easy and can be done in a single dental visit.
It is quite inexpensive when compared to porcelain veneers but can last around 5 to 10 years.
Pros
- Easy to replace
- Available in affordable price
- Teeth require less preparation for fixing this veneer
Cons
- It is fragile and can be easily damaged.
3) Palatal Veneers
In general, the palatal veneers are manufactured with gold and are attached to the backside of a tooth. Meanwhile, the palatal veneers can also be manufactured out of porcelain and composite materials. This veneer is highly exploited to manage the teeth wear and tear.
4) Lumineers
Lumineers are also called dental laminates that are very thin and have 0.2 mm density. Unlike other veneers, it does not mandate the tooth preparations before fixing this appliance and it can last more than 10 years with proper care. Meanwhile, removing the lumineers is also easy.
The only downside of this cosmetic appliance is it his highly translucent that makes the adhered piece of appliance is easily identifiable.
5) Non-Permanent Veneers
These are the temporary veneers that are fixed over the teeth for a short period before fixing the custom made veneers. It is manufactured with plastic or resin material.
You can get the non-permanent veneer kit in a dental office and can be fixed in your home. Removing the fixed veneer is also easy.
Bottom line
Apart from fixing the cosmetic dental issues, dental veneers are also used as a part of treating sensitive teeth. When the teeth enamel becomes thin and exposes the inner layers, it will cause severe dental problems. Dentists use veneers as a solution to treat this problem.
Keep in mind that you have an array of veneers to fix stained teeth and achieve the sparkling smile you want.
