Difference between crowns and veneers?

Typically, the determination of whether a patient should have veneers or crowns is based on what the patient and dentist are looking to achieve. While both procedures can be highly aesthetic the two treatments have different uses. Typically veneers are used when a patient would like to improve the shape and... more

I do alot of all veneer, all porcelain crown (in anterior) and mixed cases (veneers and crowns) . Both need same amount of care in preplanning, preparation, temporization, color choice, etc Crowns are 360 degrees around the tooth as veneers are the front facing of the tooth and a bit on the sides and around... more

Crowns and veneers differ in the amount and type of tooth preparation needed.  In other words, a dentist has to grind away more of your tooth to place a crown. A crown covers the whole tooth (picture a thimble over your finger) vs. just the front surface of the tooth (picture a 'press-on' fingernail).... more

Veneers should be more expensive, as they are harder to do and take more time, but most often the fee is the same.  Essentially, a crown covers the entire tooth and a veneer covers the front and sides.  Basically a crown cut in half.  A veneer is all porcelain and most crowns are too,... more