At Vitangeli Dental in Englewood, we offer multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating stunning smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth, while a veneer is used mainly for cosmetic improvements.
Let’s discuss it in more detail.
Dental Crowns vs. Porcelain Veneers
A dental crown covers the entire visible part of the tooth. A veneer is an ultra-thin layer for the front of a tooth. Ceramic laminate is used to create durable veneers. Crowns can be made of all porcelain (ceramic), porcelain fused to metal, or gold. Both crowns and veneers are affixed to the tooth with a special adhesive. They are durable and can last many years if properly cared for, though they are not stronger than natural enamel.
Both procedures improve the tooth aesthetically, but dental crowns are ordinarily a better solution for a tooth that has been compromised by decay, damage, or a root canal. Veneers can correct the shape of a tooth, repair a minor crack, cover stains, or straighten the appearance of slightly misaligned teeth.
Your Dentist and the Dental Lab Technician Work Together
The success of a dental veneer or crown procedure depends on experienced professionals at both the lab and the dentist’s office. Your cosmetic dentist must prep the tooth, create a precision mold, and submit an accurate order to the lab.
The role of the dental lab technician is equally important. Highly skilled lab technicians fabricate custom dental crowns and veneers to the specifications of the cosmetic dentist. They must meet the precise standards needed for successful restorations.
A veneer has everything you want: the accurate shape, the exact size, the precise color, and the proper placement in the mouth. This is a case of all or nothing—each aspect must be perfect or it needs to be reconstructed.
The team at Vitangeli Dental and our fantastic dental lab staff work together to provide the highest quality dental restorations for our valued patients.
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If you would like more useful details about crowns, veneers, and other cosmetic dental procedures, we invite you to contact us to schedule a cosmetic dental consultation. Let us help you achieve a smile that is both healthy and stunning.
Contact Vitangeli Dental:
937-836-3565
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
320 Union Blvd
Englewood, Ohio
45322