Dental veneers in Turkey

Veneers are wafer thin laminates or shells of tooth colored material (which can be either porcelain, ceramic or composite bonding material) that are cemented to front surface of teeth to improve their cosmetic appearance.

What are the types of dental veneers?

There are two main types of veneers available in the dental industry and they are known porcelain and composite resin. Both of these materials are used in a wide range of sub-types of veneers such as E-max, zirconia, lumineers, and resin veneers.

What is the most popular dental veneers?

E-max veneers is one of the most popular types of veneers, E-max veneers are from lithium disilicate glass-ceramic. They are one of the best in this day and age because of their natural aesthetics, strength, and durability. E-max veneers can last more than 10 years without any dental complications, with proper dental care of course. They are also stain resistant which makes them easier to maintain.

But on the other hand, these veneers have a lengthy application process and are more prone to chipping and fracturing.

Zirconium Veneers

One of the toughest veneer materials, zirconium veneers are the perfect dental procedure to fix dental issues such as extensive decay, chipping, and fracture. It has exceptional strength because there are no other materials added to the mix. It is opaque in appearance, so it can have dramatic effect on the patient teeth. Speaking of opaque it could make the appearance of teeth a bit unnatural.

Porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are among the most common types of veneers. They are composed of feldspar, a naturally occurring glass ceramic. Feldspathic porcelain is a very thin and translucent material that gives a very natural look.

Another great advantage of having porcelain veneers is that they are resilient and do not stain, chip, or discolor that easily. Porcelain veneers last for a longer time than any other type of veneer.

Composite veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers

The most popular type of veneers are porcelain, which offer a stronger and more durable alternative to its composite counterpart. Composite veneers are more prone to staining and do not last as long as porcelain veneers. Composite veneers are, much cheaper than porcelain veneers in general, but considering that they do not last as long and need replacing more often they could end up costing more in the long run.

Both porcelain veneers and composite veneers can be fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory; composite veneers can also be directly fabricated inside the mouth at the dental office.