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Procedures

Veneers

Consumer information

composite resin, dentist-made
Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)
Relative cost of procedure ($-$$$$$)
$$$$ (per tooth.)
Time commitment (average)
Time commitment (average)
1 to 2 visits; 2.5 hours + 0 to 1.5 hours. Varies widely.
Temporary discomfort potential
Temporary discomfort potential
Little or none if bite is not affected
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Fair to excellent. Depends on dentist's skill level.
Wear properties
Wear properties
Good
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
None to low if bite is not affected
Fracture resistance
Fracture resistance
Good
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Tooth reduction (amount required)
None to very conservative
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
None
Soft tissue irritation potential
Soft tissue irritation potential
Above average
composite resin, lab-made
Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)
Relative cost of procedure ($-$$$$$)
$$$$ (per tooth.)
Time commitment (average)
Time commitment (average)
2 visits; 2 hours + 1.5 hours. Varies widely.
Temporary discomfort potential
Temporary discomfort potential
Low to above average depending on preparation design
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Excellent
Wear properties
Wear properties
Very good
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Low to above average depending on preparation design
Fracture resistance
Fracture resistance
Fair to good
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Moderately aggressive
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
None
Soft tissue irritation potential
Soft tissue irritation potential
Average
porcelain, minimally invasive
Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)
Relative cost of procedure ($-$$$$$)
$$$$ (per tooth.)
Time commitment (average)
Time commitment (average)
2 to 3 visits; 1.5 hours + 1.5 hours + 0 to 1 hour. Varies widely.
Temporary discomfort potential
Temporary discomfort potential
Little or none if bite is not affected
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Good
Wear properties
Wear properties
Very good
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
None to low if bite is not affected
Fracture resistance
Fracture resistance
Good
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Very conservative
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
None
Soft tissue irritation potential
Soft tissue irritation potential
Above average
porcelain, traditional
Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)
Relative cost of procedure ($-$$$$$)
$$$$ (per tooth.)
Time commitment (average)
Time commitment (average)
2 visits; 2 hours + 1.5 hours. Varies widely.
Temporary discomfort potential
Temporary discomfort potential
Above average
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Excellent
Wear properties
Wear properties
Very good
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Average to above average depending on amount of reduction
Fracture resistance
Fracture resistance
Good
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Moderately aggressive
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
None
Soft tissue irritation potential
Soft tissue irritation potential
Average