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Veneers

Compare treatment options

Comparing attributes for a procedure and its treatment options can be useful when making treatment decisions.

Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential

  • Bleaching; in-office
    None to low
  • Bleaching; with dentist-made trays
    None to low
  • Bleaching; over-the-counter
    None to low
  • Bleaching; bleaching toothpastes
    None to low
  • Crowns; solid porcelain
    Above average
  • Crowns; porcelain fused to high noble metal
    Above average
  • Crowns; porcelain fused to non-noble metal
    Above average
  • Crowns; solid high noble metal
    Average
  • Crowns; solid non-noble metal
    Average
  • Crowns; provisional, metal
    Average
  • Crowns; provisional, acrylic
    Average
  • Fillings & core buildups; silver
    Depends on size and depth
  • Fillings & core buildups; composite resin
    Greater if treated teeth are not well isolated from mouth moisture
  • Orthodontics
    Low—with good oral hygiene
  • Veneers; porcelain, minimally invasive
    None to low if bite is not affected
  • Veneers; porcelain, traditional
    Average to above average depending on amount of reduction
  • Veneers; composite resin, lab-made
    Low to above average depending on preparation design
  • Veneers; composite resin, dentist-made
    None to low if bite is not affected