What is the difference between a porcelain veneer and a crown?
A. A classical porcelain veneer covers just the outside and biting edge of a tooth and requires a minimal amount of tooth reduction. A crown would go completely around a tooth and require more then twice the amount of tooth reduction. That is why we recommend porcelain veneers unless the tooth is extensively decayed beyond the point where a crown is necessary. Sometimes, in one patient, we use a combination of porcelain veneers and crowns to get the best most conservative result. Q. Can a porcelain veneer close spaces between my teeth? A. Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to close spaces in between teeth in just two weeks with no braces.
