Dental crowns and veneers are types of restoration. Tooth need to be ground for both dental crowns and veneers, but their prices are roughly the same. Which one on earth is better for you? Dr. Li at Shenzhen A.K.J Stomatology Hospital says it depends on the individual case. 

What are dental crowns?

A crown is a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are often needed when a large cavity threatens the ongoing health of a tooth. They are typically bonded to the tooth using a dental cement. Crowns are often used to improve the strength or appearance of teeth, while inarguably beneficial to dental health.

What Are the Advantages of Dental crowns?

Support a tooth that has been badly damaged by tooth decay

Restore a tooth after a root canal

Hold together a severely cracked or broken tooth

Protect a worn tooth

Anchor a dental bridge

Add length or width to misshapen teeth

Mask tooth discolorations

Cover dental implant

Dental crowns is an effective way to restore damaged teeth or for cosmetic restoration. At AKJ Dental, we provide our visitors with the best service, it is important to us to ensure that the patients are clear of the pricing and procedure. Since 1995, AKJ dental has serviced millions across Southern China and it was named one of the trusted brand in China. 

What is Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers is a custom-made shell tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance and protect your teeth. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing the shape, color, and size.

Dental veneers can be made from different types materials. For example, porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. It is the best to consult with your dentist and see what fits you the best.

What Are the Advantages of Dental Veneers?

•     They provide a natural tooth appearance.

•     Gum tissue tolerates porcelain well.

•     Porcelain veneers are stain resistant.

•     The color of a porcelain veneer can be selected such that it makes dark teeth appear whiter.

Differences Between Dental Crowns and Porcelain Veneers

The number of teeth which need to be ground. Dental crown needs to wear away the whole tissues around two teeth, while porcelain crown only needs to grind the tissue on the surface of only one tooth.

Application. Relatively speaking, the dental crown is more applicable than porcelain veneer. The dental crown can restore most of the dental problems which restored by the porcelain veneer.

Cost. Because the porcelain veneer is made from 100% ceramic material, the cost of the porcelain veneer is higher than the dental crown made from metal materials. The dental crown made from 100% ceramic material also exists in the market, but the cost is also expensive.

Choosing the dental crown or dental veneer still needs to be confirmed after taking X-ray films and check-up in a hospital. The dentist will give you advice as per your oral situation. Both two restoration types need grind the teeth and might do harm to the teeth for a little certain degree. We can choose the dental crown after the dental veneer restoration failed. However, we have no choice but to do restoration for the second time if the dental crown operation failed. No matter which one to choose, we suggest you go to a professional hospital to receive the operation.

Shenzhen A.K.J Stomatology Hospital–the First to Develop the Largest Elite Beauty Restoration Center

Shenzhen A.K.J Stomatology Hospital is the largest professional dental chain in Southern China. AKJ’s outstanding service has gained a great reputation across Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau. With a total of 30,000 m² operating space, 500 medical staff, 200 diagnostic equipment, 20 branches, we serve with pride and honesty. Honors students from the Peking University, Hong Kong University, Medical School of West China Union University and Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Science are recruited and professionally trained. Established for over 20 years, AKJ has served over a million friends and will continue to reach higher levels of performance.

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