Porcelain has a long history in dentistry as one of the most esthetic and biocompatible materials available surpassed only by enamel itself. The advent of porcelain veneers as a permanent esthetic restoration marked the progression of more than 30 years of dental research in acid etched, bonding and esthetic restorative techniques.
Porcelain Veneer for tooth 12
Veneers Cost
$100 – $500
Cost of Veneers may vary depending on:
1. Difficulty of the case.
2. Ceramics system to be used
3. Specialization of the dentist (standards of dentistry, dentist’s experience and level of training).
4. Fees charged by dental technologist/dental laboratory for the veneer case.
Source: Veneers Cost
Advantages of Porcelain Veneers
Color
This is a dual fold advantage in that porcelain offers better inherent color control, a natural look and stability of these colors.
Bond Strength
Etched porcelain veneer bond to the enamel surface is stronger than any other veneering system.
Periodontal Health
The highly glazed porcelain surface deter plaque accumulation.
Resistance to Abrasion
The wear and abrasion resistance of porcelain veneer is exceptinally high.
Inherent porcelain strength
Porcelain veneer itself is fragile but once it is cemented to enamel, the restoration develops both high tensile strenth and shear strength.
Resistance to Fluid Absorption
Porcelain absorbs fluid to a lesser degree than any other veneer.
Esthetics
The esthetics of porcelain veneers are considerably better than any other veneering material because of the ability to control color and surface texture with ceramics. Porcelain can be stained. It has a natural flourescence. Texture can also be readily developed to simulate that of adjacent teeth.
Written by:
Jesus Lecitona, DMD
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