Both can whiten teeth and improve their shape, so what is the difference between veneers and cosmetic crowns?

As we all know, a smile is the most friendly and favorable expression, but if you reveal a mouthful of yellow teeth, the effect will be greatly reduced.

When teeth turn yellow, if you want to whiten them and improve their shape, cosmetic crowns or dental veneers are the most commonly used restoration methods. But which one is better? What are the differences?

1. Different adaptability situations

In fact, both dental veneers and cosmetic crowns can quickly solve the problem of external tooth color. However, since the degree of tooth damage varies from patient to patient, the treatment choices of patients will be different.

Cosmetic crowns are suitable for all types of teeth. As long as there are tooth roots, all-ceramic crowns can be made. However, dental veneers are only suitable for slightly damaged teeth and cannot repair severe defects.

2. Different degrees of bruxism

About dental veneers: They are used to repair slightly damaged teeth. They are thin and light, and require less grinding, and some teeth may not need grinding. Dental veneers are only 0.25mm, so very few teeth need to be ground, and even many teeth may not need grinding. Compared with cosmetic crowns, the degree of grinding is relatively less.

About cosmetic crowns: Cosmetic crowns beautify teeth 360 degrees, so compared with veneers, the degree of tooth grinding will be greater. Teeth that are protruding, severely damaged, have malocclusion, are severely yellowed or blackened can all be improved with cosmetic crowns. In addition, if the teeth are severely worn, cosmetic crowns can also play a good protective role.

3. Different functional tendencies

Dental veneer restoration

1. Patients with gaps between teeth who wish to improve their shape to a certain extent.

2. The teeth are basically in good condition, but the patient has high requirements for aesthetics and hopes to improve them.

3. Patients with mild tooth rotation who wish to restore the shape and position of their teeth.

4. The teeth are yellow and black in color, mild tetracycline teeth.

Cosmetic crown restoration

1. The teeth are severely misaligned and the doctor believes that an all-ceramic crown can greatly improve the appearance.

2. If there are many missing teeth that need to be protected or restored in shape, choose a cosmetic crown.

3. Patients with severe tetracycline-induced dental problems and dental fluorosis.

The history of cosmetic crowns is earlier than that of dental veneers. When cosmetic crowns first appeared, they were highly praised. After the appearance of dental veneers, they are also favored by many people. However, which repair method is suitable for you can only be determined by a doctor's examination.