A veneer is a tooth coloured, tooth shaped dental restorative prosthetic bonded to a front tooth or teeth, often done to change the colour, appearance or shape of those teeth.
Both composite resin and porcelain are dental materials used to mimic the natural tooth shape, colour and appearance of enamel, and are often used in veneers, crowns or fillings.
Composite veneers are made from tooth-coloured resin that is applied and shaped directly on the tooth. They can usually be completed in a single visit and are more affordable. However, they may be less durable and more prone to staining over time compared to porcelain.
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted in a dental laboratory and bonded to the front of the teeth. They offer superior aesthetics, are more resistant to staining, and can last longer with proper care. Porcelain veneers typically require two visits — one for preparation and one for placement.
3D-printed Dental Veneers - At Dental in Focus Pimpama, we always seek to stay on the cutting edge of dental technology, and a promising area of dentistry is in additive technologies, such as 3D printing. While still in its early stages, 3D-printing technology looks set to disrupt the aesthetic dentistry space, with 3D-printed veneers set to open up a new era of aesthetic, repeatable and affordable dental veneers to patients.
Contact us today to discuss your aesthetic dental needs and to see how we at Dental in Focus Pimpama can best assist you in achieving that dream smile!