Are Porcelain Veneers or Bonding a Better Option for Peg Teeth?

There is no question that porcelain veneers are a better option for peg laterals than dental bonding.  Porcelain veneers are lab fabricated and give us much more freedom to create the correct anatomy and contours needed to close the spaces and make them look natural. In addition, dental bonding does not have as strong of a bond strength to the tooth as will the porcelain veneer.  I would choose the veneer over bonding for superior aesthetics, strength, and durability.  Hope this helps.

Often when restoring peg teeth, little to zero removal of tooth structure is done when placing either bonding (composite) or porcelain. As far as reversible or not, both would require shaving to remove the materials, so neither is truly irreversible.
Composite (or bonding) tends to discolor or stain over time, where the porcelain veneer would not. Composite is also, for all intents and purposes, a plastic material and not as strong as porcelain.
I suggest a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dentist to see what would work best for you. While it may not seem too complex, this is not a simple process when one is looking for a "GREAT" result.

Veneers are better.

They will stay good looking for many years and

since your teeth are "peg" very little or no "grinding" will be necessary.

Dr.K.

Both bonding and porcelain veneers can result in beautiful results when done properly.  Porcelain will last longer and is more stain resistant but many times requires some trimming on the tooth to place it properly and it is significantly more expensive.  Bonding can be done in situations where cost is a factor and it requires no removal of tooth structure in most cases and with modern composites, it can look beautiful and last many years before it discolors ( You can always move to the veneer later also).  Your dentist can advise you best on the situations in your mouth that may affect your choice.

Hi Allie86!

For peg laterals I always recommend porcelain veneers over bonding.  They always look better and last longer.

Best!

Dr. Alper