Both veneers and crowns are known as tooth restoration techniques that can solve dental problems such as dislocation, fractures, discoloration, and other related issues. The main difference between the laminate veneers and the crowns is that in the lamination method, only the front part of patient’s teeth is covered, but all teeth are covered during the crown process.
Veneers
In the dental lamination treatment, only the front part of the teeth is repaired. Tooth shaving is required in dental veneers, about half a millimeter, to make the surface of the tooth ready for the dental veneer. In newer methods, however, much less shaving is required than before.
In this method, the surface of the tooth is anesthetized locally, so that the patient will not suffer from the pain caused by shaving. Besides, one of the essentials in applying laminate veneer is that there should be enough enamel in the tooth. Otherwise, the crown treatment method is recommended to repair the tooth. The dental veneers processes include:
1- The cosmetic dentist first by using digital scanning or molding prepares a mold of your damaged teeth. Then, s/he sends the mold to a lab to make veneers.
2- In the next step, depending on the severity of the damaged tooth, the temporary lamination is used, until the final lamination is prepared.
3- Then, the final laminate veneer is replaced by a temporary veneer, with unique materials and tools placed on the surface of the tooth.
4- Finally, to prevent possible problems, several tips and health care will be given to patients to help maintain oral health.
Dental Crowns
In crown treatment, the entire surface of the tooth is covered. Therefore, it can be said that crowns cover the whole natural part of the tooth. For example, in the case of tooth decay, the decayed portion is wholly shaved and covered. Also, if the patient's tooth is broken, the broken part will be filled, and then the crown is used. However, in such a process, they are anesthetized locally before filling. Generally, the crown process includes:
1- Firstly, the dentist prepares a mold of your damaged teeth by using digital scanning or molding. Then, s/he sends the mold to a lab to make crowns.
2- Next, depending on the severity of the damaged tooth, the temporary crown is used. The patient can use a temporary crown until the final crowns are prepared.
3- The permanent crown is then replaced by a temporary crown and adjusted so that the crowns are well covered and properly fitted.
How to Choose the Right Treatment for Restoring Damaged Tooth?
Choosing the right treatment for a tooth restoration depends on factors such as the location of the teeth and the problems associated with them. The most common factors include changing the color of the teeth, fracture or tooth loss, tooth decay, crooked teeth, and so on. In other words, if the patient's teeth have severe traumas, caries, or fractures, dental crowns are used. On the other hand, dental lamination treatment is recommended in cases where the patient's teeth are slight to moderately damaged and require superficial repair. In cosmetic dentistry, laminate veneers also are a good option for improving the smiles.
Veneers
In the dental lamination treatment, only the front part of the teeth is repaired. Tooth shaving is required in dental veneers, about half a millimeter, to make the surface of the tooth ready for the dental veneer. In newer methods, however, much less shaving is required than before.
In this method, the surface of the tooth is anesthetized locally, so that the patient will not suffer from the pain caused by shaving. Besides, one of the essentials in applying laminate veneer is that there should be enough enamel in the tooth. Otherwise, the crown treatment method is recommended to repair the tooth. The dental veneers processes include:
1- The cosmetic dentist first by using digital scanning or molding prepares a mold of your damaged teeth. Then, s/he sends the mold to a lab to make veneers.
2- In the next step, depending on the severity of the damaged tooth, the temporary lamination is used, until the final lamination is prepared.
3- Then, the final laminate veneer is replaced by a temporary veneer, with unique materials and tools placed on the surface of the tooth.
4- Finally, to prevent possible problems, several tips and health care will be given to patients to help maintain oral health.
Dental Crowns
In crown treatment, the entire surface of the tooth is covered. Therefore, it can be said that crowns cover the whole natural part of the tooth. For example, in the case of tooth decay, the decayed portion is wholly shaved and covered. Also, if the patient's tooth is broken, the broken part will be filled, and then the crown is used. However, in such a process, they are anesthetized locally before filling. Generally, the crown process includes:
1- Firstly, the dentist prepares a mold of your damaged teeth by using digital scanning or molding. Then, s/he sends the mold to a lab to make crowns.
2- Next, depending on the severity of the damaged tooth, the temporary crown is used. The patient can use a temporary crown until the final crowns are prepared.
3- The permanent crown is then replaced by a temporary crown and adjusted so that the crowns are well covered and properly fitted.
How to Choose the Right Treatment for Restoring Damaged Tooth?
Choosing the right treatment for a tooth restoration depends on factors such as the location of the teeth and the problems associated with them. The most common factors include changing the color of the teeth, fracture or tooth loss, tooth decay, crooked teeth, and so on. In other words, if the patient's teeth have severe traumas, caries, or fractures, dental crowns are used. On the other hand, dental lamination treatment is recommended in cases where the patient's teeth are slight to moderately damaged and require superficial repair. In cosmetic dentistry, laminate veneers also are a good option for improving the smiles.
