{"id":38939,"date":"2022-11-11T06:48:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T01:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=38939"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:56:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:26:53","slug":"what-are-veneers-and-dental-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-are-veneers-and-dental-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"What are veneers and dental crowns?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Both veneers and crowns are dental restorations that can be used to improve the appearance of your teeth, but they are different from one another. Both veneers and crowns <\/a>are made from natural materials such as porcelain or gold, and both are cemented onto the surface of your teeth to change their appearance in a positive way. However, there are some key differences that you need to know when it comes to choosing between veneers vs. crowns. This article will walk you through the pros and cons of each treatment, so you can make an informed decision about which option is right for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Veneers only cover the front-facing surface of a tooth.\u00a0A crown typically replaces the entire biting surface of a tooth. A veneer must be applied to a natural tooth. A dental crown can actually be used on a dental implant to act as a replacement for a natural tooth.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is a dental veneer?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A veneer is a dental restoration bonded onto your tooth’s surface using either resin or porcelain cement. A veneer is predominantly used to improve the appearance of your teeth by covering up imperfections such as discolouration, minor chips or cracks, misshapen teeth<\/a>, and misalignment. Veneers are very thin and are designed to be barely visible above your teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Veneers are often the best option for patients who want to improve the appearance of their teeth but do not want to change their tooth structure in any way. Another reason patients choose to have veneers is if they have had previous dental work such as fillings or root canals that have weakened their tooth structure and caused further damage. A veneer is a more conservative dental treatment that does not require you to change your natural tooth structure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How are dental veneers made?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The first step of the veneer procedure is to prepare the tooth by removing a small amount of enamel. Which allows the veneer to sit flush against the surface of your teeth. The next step is to take an impression of the prepared tooth and send it to the dental lab where your veneers will be created.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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