What Are the Types of Dental Veneers?

What Are the Types of Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are some of the most popular procedures in aesthetic dentistry. As a result of the effect of developing technology on dental procedures, developments have been experienced in line with customer demands and satisfaction in all dental treatments. Thus, alternatives to metal-based dental veneers that have been used for years have been developed and they have replaced old-fashioned metal-based veneers in a short time.

Dental veneers have been used effectively for years to correct defects such as fractures, cracks, and cavities in the teeth and to close the gaps between the teeth. In addition to these, the bad image created by yellowed and stained teeth is also eliminated by the veneers. Dental veneers cover the front or all surfaces of the teeth, aesthetically and functionally, closest to their natural shape and color.

Zirconium Crowns

Zirconium crowns are highly recommended by dentists recently. In the past, the only types of dental veneers used were metal-based veneers. These veneers did not give a natural and aesthetic result and were not suitable for individuals with metal allergies. Since zirconium does not cause any allergic reaction, it has created a very good alternative for patients with metal allergies. Although zirconium is similar to metal in structure, it is much closer to the natural tooth appearance because it has a white and transparent appearance, unlike metal.

Zirconium crowns are extremely durable as well as offering an aesthetic dental appearance to patients. Zirconium crowns do not stain easily and do not lose their whiteness like natural teeth. Well-maintained zirconium crowns can be used for more than 20 years.

Laminate Veneers

Laminate veneers are frequently used especially within the scope of smile design. Laminate veneers are produced from porcelain or composite materials. For porcelain laminate veneer, only 0.3-0.7 mm thinning of the anterior surface of the tooth is sufficient. The tooth tissue loss is minimized in this way. Porcelain laminate veneers prepared in the laboratory are placed on the thinned anterior tooth surfaces. Porcelain laminate veneers are used in highly yellowed teeth that cannot be bleached with tooth whitening, repairing of notched, broken, and split teeth, and in the correction of old fillings.

Composite laminate veneers are not in the same form as porcelain laminates. They don’t require thinning of the teeth. The dentist shapes the teeth by placing a special material on the front surface of the teeth during a composite laminate veneer procedure. Composite laminates are used to repair broken teeth, close small gaps between teeth, and lengthen teeth.

Porcelain laminate veneers have a much brighter and hard-to-stain structure. The polish of composite laminates is renewed every 6 months by the dentist if deemed necessary. On the other hand, the repair of composite laminates is much easier than porcelain laminates.

Empress Veneers

Empress veneers are also known as full porcelain dental veneers. Before the procedure, the teeth are thinned a little and the veneers are placed on them. Empress veneers have a lifespan of 10-15 years.

Metal-Based Veneers

Metal-based dental veneers are the oldest type of veneer. Although metal-supported veneers are still used due to being cheaper than other veneer procedures, they have some disadvantages. Metal dental veneers have a matte appearance and have a graying problem over time. In addition, the fact that some patients are allergic to metal has led to the development of alternative varieties to these veneers. Although they are not very successful in terms of aesthetics and functionality, their permanence is good. Metal veneers are used on the back teeth rather than the front teeth, as they reveal themselves with a dark color at the gingival level.

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