Porcelain veneers are one of the most commonly used cosmetic dentistry materials. Veneers are made of two elements. One is porcelain, and the other is composite resin. The Veneer is designed to fit over the front of the teeth and just slightly over the edge.
Porcelain veneers are the most lifelike, the most durable, and the prettiest form of the Veneer. And they generally have to be made in the dental laboratory by one of our master ceramic technicians. The other method is to use composite resin. And again, they can also be made in the laboratory, but very often they’re done by the dentist chairside. The dentist uses his artistry and his skill to build the Veneer up directly onto the patient’s tooth.
In essence, the skill of the craftsman, making those two things is the most critical factor in having them look natural. The second most important factor is the desire of the patient. Some of our patients want very natural, very aesthetic results.
Enhancement of their teeth, but not necessarily to make them look fake and that aesthetic choice is a personal choice. Some patients want the Hollywood smile or the perfect set of white teeth, even though they can look less natural, more cosmetic.