Currently, when it comes to cosmetic porcelain restoration services for teeth, there are two solutions that many people are interested in: porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns. Accordingly, which treatment is better for customers, porcelain crowns or veneers? Let’s find out what is the optimal solution!
Similarities between dental crowns or veneers
Porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers are both methods of using porcelain crowns to protect the outer layer of damaged or defective teeth. Porcelain crowns help protect these teeth from external influences while also helping to ensure the tooth’s appearance is increased in aesthetics.
The difference between porcelain crowns and veneers
Dental crowns vs veneers have different characteristics in terms of technique, durability, price and implementation.
About specification
- With the porcelain veneer method: The doctor only grinds a thin layer on the outside of the tooth (there are even cases where tooth grinding is not required), then sticks a thin piece of porcelain veneer from 0.3 – 0.5mm onto the tooth surface to cover it. away defects in shape or color.
- With the porcelain crown method: The doctor uses a porcelain crown to cover the base of the real tooth to restore the shape, function and aesthetics of the tooth. However, before that, the doctor needs to grind off most of the tooth’s real tooth tissue to create a pulp, so this is a fairly invasive method.
About materials & thickness of restorations
Porcelain veneers are made from 100% high-quality porcelain, only 0.3 – 0.5 mm thick but still completely fit the tooth crown in the most natural way, achieving high aesthetics. Because the porcelain veneer is very thin, it requires every operation from grinding teeth – taking impressions – copying samples – lab processing to attaching teeth and polishing to be really precise and skillful.
Porcelain veneers are made from 100% high-quality porcelain
For porcelain crowns, in addition to all-ceramic material, there is also metal ceramic, the structure is thicker than porcelain veneer, the thickness is from 0.6 – 2mm. They are designed with the same shape, size and color as real teeth, but are hollow inside so they can be installed on real teeth.
About the durability of restorations
In general, porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers have similar durability, up to 8 – 10 years (depending on the customer’s oral care regimen). However, to achieve this durability, it requires methods to be performed by a reputable dentist, using good materials and combined with good oral care.
In general, porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers have similar durability
Porcelain veneers are often indicated in cases of discolored teeth, slightly spaced teeth or chipped defects, and gradually worn tooth enamel.
Porcelain crowns are often applied in cases of large broken teeth, teeth that have had root canal treatment, teeth weakened by tooth decay… as well as teeth with aesthetic defects.
About the price
The cost of porcelain veneers is usually slightly higher than the cost of porcelain crowns. The reason is because the veneer process is more complicated than porcelain crowns, preserves natural teeth better and requires many factors from the doctor’s skills to the support of modern equipment.
In summary, the main differences between porcelain veneers and porcelain veneers are expressed as follows:
The cost of porcelain veneers is usually slightly higher than the cost of porcelain crowns
| Evaluation criteria | Veneers (Dán sứ veneer) | Porcelain crowns (Bọc răng sứ) |
| Technical characteristics | The doctor only grinds a thin layer on the outside of the tooth. This is also the location where the dental veneer is glued. | The doctor grinds most of the real tooth tissue until it meets the requirements to place a porcelain crown on top. |
| Restoration thickness | 0.3 – 0.5 mm | 0.6 – 2 mm |
| Material | 100% all ceramic | All ceramic or metal ceramic |
| Treatment goals | Effectively correct mildly discolored teeth, disproportionate tooth shape, chipped or spaced teeth, or tooth enamel worn down over time. | To handle severely decayed teeth with damaged pulp, root canal treatment requires porcelain crowns to ensure chewing function and aesthetics. Large broken teeth, slightly rotated 1 tooth, can be combined to create a bridge for a lost tooth… |
| Durability | The durability of the two methods is equivalent, if done properly in a reputable clinic and well maintained. | |
| Price | 8,000,000 – 10,000,000 VND/tooth | 5,000,000 – 8,000,000 VND/tooth (all ceramic crown) |
Is it better to have porcelain crowns vs veneers?
Whether porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns are better depends on many factors. Basically, porcelain crowns and veneers have the advantage of helping restore defective teeth and bring radiant beauty to your teeth. However, while porcelain crowns can also be used to reconstruct severely damaged teeth, porcelain veneers are often used only to fix aesthetic problems.
In which cases should I choose porcelain crowns?
The porcelain crown method is often applied to people who have dental defects and are looking for ways to fix dental problems such as: dark black teeth, yellow stains, dull teeth, broken, chipped, or severely decayed teeth. or lose almost the entire outer part of the tooth, worn teeth, crooked teeth, underbites, and poor bite. Choosing the porcelain crown method will help restore severely damaged teeth, while improving the aesthetics of the remaining teeth, completely changing the appearance of the teeth in terms of color and shape.
The porcelain crown method is often applied to people who have dental defects
In which cases should I choose porcelain veneers?
While Porcelain Veneers, essentially a thin layer of porcelain applied to the surface of the teeth, are often the preferred solution to improve smile aesthetics and enhance tooth protection. In cases where the teeth are dark, stained, the tooth structure is relatively even, the tooth arch is beautiful but the tooth is worn or broken, and less than 1/3 of the crown is broken, porcelain veneers will be the most suitable choice. However, if you have bright but slightly spaced tooth enamel, or your baby’s teeth can still choose porcelain veneers to fix it.
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Notes when making cosmetic porcelain teeth safely and without harm
Those who are experiencing situations such as misaligned teeth, buck teeth or severe underbites, etc., who want to improve their molars and beautiful tooth color without affecting their health, should note the following:
- Orthodontics and braces should be used to reduce the degree of misalignment of the teeth and the protrusion or underbite of the teeth until safe conditions are met.
- The time for braces can range from a few months to 2 years depending on the severity of the case. After completing the braces process, the process of porcelain crowns or porcelain veneers can begin
- In cases where customers are under 18 years old or their permanent teeth have not been fully replaced, they should not get cosmetic porcelain teeth. Because at this time the jawbone and teeth have not yet developed stably, which can negatively affect real teeth.
Pregnant women must immediately notify their doctor if they need porcelain teeth
- Pregnant women must immediately notify their doctor if they need porcelain teeth. Normally, the first 3 months and the last 3 months of pregnancy should not have dental work done to protect the health of mother and baby.
- Choose a reputable dentist, porcelain teeth have a clear origin and warranty. Do not choose unusually cheap porcelain teeth floating on the market.
Choosing Porcelain Crowns or Porcelain Veneers at Delia Dental Clinic?
Delia Dental is proud to be a leader in the field of cosmetic porcelain tooth restoration with more than 1,000 successful cosmetic dental cases. The team of doctors at the Dental Clinic with 15 years of professional experience and high professional qualifications will conduct examinations and advise on methods of porcelain crowns or porcelain veneers to suit the condition of the teeth as well as the patient’s condition.
The process of porcelain crowns or porcelain veneers at Delia Dental Clinic will be performed using modern technology. The dental clinic is sterile and clean, helping the tooth restoration process take place quickly and safely. On the contrary, it does not cause pain or sensitivity, but on the contrary, it makes you feel comfortable and pleasant like a “relaxation” and “beautification” session for your teeth.
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Conclusion
Above are the shares of Dai Nam Dental Clinic on the issue of whether to cover teeth with porcelain or veneer. Hopefully this information can help you answer your questions and choose the most suitable method. If you need further advice, please contact Delia dentistry’s phone number 076 329 6666!
