Crowns vs. Veneers: Everything you need to know

Your smile is very important since anyone first notices your teeth and thus having a set of healthy and shiny teeth enhances your self esteem in the social and working arena. But what if you have a broken tooth, slightly misaligned, or have some other imperfections that aren’t apparent from a cursory glance? Fortunately modern dentistry has numerous treatments that will help reconstruct and Beautify the human smile and these can be categorized under crown and veneers.

If you need some work done on your teeth for aesthetic reasons but you are not sure if you need crowns or veneers then don’t worry. Here, you will find a side-by-side comparison of the two treatments in order to facilitate a better understanding regarding which treatment is best for your dental health and looks. But if you live in or around Solihull, then do get in touch with ZUF Dental Care, so you can make an informed choice

What Are Crowns?

A dental crown is a restoration that covers an entire tooth to bring corrections on the shape, size, strength and esthetics. They are applied where a tooth has a big cavity, chipped or worn out; the crown will give it a new cover as well as beautify it.

Key Features of Crowns:

Full coverage: An undisputed crown surrounds the whole of the tooth with the crown extended up to the gum line.
Durability: Crowns can be made of porcelain, ceramic or metal- all very durable materials, so they are useful for the restoration of teeth that are severely worn or broken.
Versatility: Only the broken teeth, the weakened teeth or the teeth that have undergone root canal treatment can be crowned.

At ZUF Dental Care, we provide clients with affordable dental crown treatment with an excellent match to the patient’s natural dentition. The crowns are custom made in both the size and color to match your natural teeth to address functional and esthetic needs – one crown or many more.

What Are Veneers?

Veneers are thin pieces, which could be ceramic, or could be pressed on the front side of your teeth. They are mainly aesthetic in their application, so they are mainly suitable for use in situations where a patient would like to have a better smile.

Key Features of Veneers:

Cosmetic enhancement: Dental veneer is applied to correct minor misalignments, cracks, uneven surface, pigment spots or minor gaps.
Minimal tooth reduction: Little preparatory work is done on the tooth; the dentist has to take off only a small amount of enamel to fit the veneer.
Natural appearance: They are made to harmonize in both color, dimensions, and form with the pearls of teeth that are neighboring with them, allowing you to get a polished appearance.

At ZUF Dental Care, we have customized veneers that are in line with the desire of the patient as far as a smile is concerned. You can trust our professional dentists to give you a beautiful, balanced smile using this non-invasive technique.

Crowns vs. Veneers: A Side-by-Side Comparison

To help you better understand which option might be right for you, let’s compare crowns and veneers in key categories:

Crowns: Resin crowns are mostly used for a corrective purpose. They are suitable for patients with teeth that are badly worn or decayed. Some dental procedures involve restoration of both physical function and aesthetics making crowns a popular fill for teeth that need some extra fortification.

Veneers: Dental veneers are actually most often used for aesthetic purposes only. They are most suitable for those patients who want to have beautiful smiles but have no severe cases of tooth structures. Cosmetic bondings such as veneers may be required to rectify flaws including pimples, minor cracks, space in between teeth or yellowish complexions.

1. Tooth Preparation

Crowns: A large amount of tooth material has to be cut away to accommodate a crown, including the enamel and dentin just below the gum line. This is expected since the crown extends all over the tooth.
Veneers: Invisalign settles for adaptation from the patient’s perspective since veneers need little adjustment on the teeth. The veneer is then bonded over your teeth while a relatively lesser amount of the outer enamel is removed as in the full veneer process.

2. Coverage

Crowns: Crowns on the other hand afford full coverage and in fact cover the entire tooth. This makes them a better option for those teeth which have been weakened or damaged past the gum line.
Veneers: Veneers are carried out on the surface of the tooth; this is why they are suitable when you want to change the face of your teeth but have proper oral health.

3. Durability

Crowns: Crowns are generally more resistant than veneers. As they are designed to cover the whole of the tooth, the fillings provide additional strength and shield to the tooth- a feature capable of benefiting the back teeth most given that they are subjected to sterner chewing.
Veneers: As functional, veneers are thinner than the crown and are mainly created for the anterior teeth. They can serve a long period, it could be many years, but they are slightly less strong than crowning angles.

4. Aesthetics

Crowns: They are versatile and you can get crowns that resemble your other teeth. However they are not always entirely aesthetic and may be slightly different from the rest of your teeth if the crown is set on a large tooth.
Veneers: Veneers also enjoy a great reputation when it comes to aesthetics of a person’s smile. It can give a beautiful white smile where the veneers are placed, and since it only covers the front part of the tooth, there is little danger that it will alter your bite or the look of your other teeth.

5. Cost

Crowns: Crowns have been observed to be more costly than veneers because of the materials and time required to prepare for them. The fee may also change with the type of crown; it may be all porcelain, metal/ceramic or any other and the level of difficulty of the process involved.
Veneers: In most instances, veneers are more economical because of lesser preparation and amount of dental material used as compared to crowns. However, it means that several veneers can prove to be very expensive if you wish to cover more than one tooth.

6. Longevity

Crowns: Crowns are expected to last for a duration between 10 to 15 Years or maybe more when well taken care of. It has a great deal of sturdiness and it can easily endure considerable amounts of abuse.
Veneers: The lifespans of veneers are usually from 7 to 15 years, but not as long-lasting as crowns since they can be chipped unevenly and have to be refinished.

When to Choose Crowns?

Heavily Damaged or Decayed Teeth: This type of restoration is done when your tooth has a lot of decay, injury or wear because a crown will cover the whole tooth surface.
Post-Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treated teeth have a weakened structure due to loss of the tooth’s vitality and usually need a crown.
Cracked or Broken Teeth: Dental crowns also serve to restore the strength of a tooth when it is fractured and stop the process of damage.

When to Choose Veneers?

Cosmetic Improvements: It’s also the best option for people with healthy gums and jawbone but have discolored, cracked, or gapped teeth.
Minor Misalignment: A veneer can be used to set minor alignment problems, and this makes it one of the most preferred options by people who do not desire to go through orthodontic treatment.
Preserving Tooth Structure: If you want a solution that requires less work to be done to your natural teeth, veneers are perfect.

Why choose ZUF Dental Care?

Personalized Treatment Plans: We get to know your specific situation and listen and be patient in developing an individual plan that you will need.
Expert Team: We pride ourselves in having highly qualified dentists who can handle any general and Cosmetic Dentistry treatment.
State-of-the-Art Technology: It therefore suffices to say that; ZUF Dental Care uses modern dental technology to ensure quality, swift, gentle and accurate treatments.
Comfortable Environment: Our main responsibilities are to provide you with a comfortable experience and a carving and friendly atmosphere at the clinic.

Contact Us:

ZUF Dental Care gives you crowns and veneers if you require them separately or if you want both as part of a beautiful smile.

Dr Zaheeruddin Fayeez

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