What is the difference between resin veneers (bonding) and porcelain veneers?
“Bonding” is the layering-on of resin filling materials onto the surface of the enamel. The “Bonding” style of veneering is not as durable as laboratory processed porcelain veneers because bonding basically utilizes filled resin or plastic product. Bonding will tend to stain, darken and chip over time. Porcelain veneers on the other hand, are lab processed and are custom made to fit perfectly over the existing tooth. Both procedures require some reduction of the enamel to make room for the attached layer. Porcelain veneers require two visits since lab work is involved; whereas the resin veneers may be performed in one visit.
