How are porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns different?
The main difference between porcelain veneers and crowns is the amount of natural tooth structure your cosmetic dentist removes from your existing teeth. Porcelain veneers require a relatively little amount of natural tooth structure to be removed as compared to porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns are sometimes referred to as porcelain jackets, because they essentially “coat” your entire tooth in porcelain. Porcelain veneers on the other hand are a minimally invasive cosmetic restoration choice that take away very little if any of the existing tooth structure. Bonding is used to place your San Diego porcelain veneer as a final restoration. Depending on the patient and cosmetic restoration goals, porcelain veneers may or may not be a good choice. Be sure to discuss the treatment plan with your San Diego Cosmetic Dentist to better understand why porcelain veneers are right for your case.
