Porcelain Veneers: Q&A
Ask a QuestionAre Porcelain Veneers or Bonding a Better Option for Peg Teeth?
I have two peg teeth on either side of my two top middle teeth, which are also twisted slightly. I am looking into getting porcelain veneers or bonding done and I am leaning towards bonding as it is reversible and doesn't require shaving or drilling my teeth down.
However, I was wondering if this technique is possible with peg teeth and how hard it is to look after bonded teeth so they don't fall out, stain or break.
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allie86
in Australia
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Porcelain is better than Plastic (bonding)
Hi Allie86!
For peg laterals I always recommend porcelain veneers over bonding. They always look better and last longer.
Best!
Dr. Alper
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Get veneers
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.
Valencia Cosmetic Dentist
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Bonding versus Porcelain Veneers
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...
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Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Are Porcelain Veneers-or Bonding Better for Peg Lateral Teeth?
Which is better, porcelain veneers or bonding for peg lateral teeth?
For the most beautiful results I prefer the porcelain veneers. In fact I often have patients come in after they have had them bonded somewhere else. These patients never really liked the color match or the overall look with the bonding.
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Porcelain better option for peg laterals
The porcelains we are using today are so strong that they can be super thin yet as strong as your enamel (the outer layer of your natural tooth). That means in many cases we don't have to prepare teeth that are undersized, like we used to do in the past. Porcelain is stronger, smoother and more color stable than bonding. It is more expensive but it will last you much longer so in the long run, is a much better investment if you can choose that.
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Veneers vs Bonding
Both will do the job, but a veneer or crown will have a better long term esthetic result as porcelain is very stain resistant as opposed to composite resin.
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers work beautifully on pegged teeth
Recently we did porcelain veneers on a patient who had perfectly beautiful upper front teeth and pegged laterals. The veneers look beautiful, natural and closed the spaces between her front teeth and the laterals. Her smile is drop dead gorgeous! No reduction was required and the veneers, unlike bonding, are durable and much more stain resistant! I would definitely recommend veneers over bonding.
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It's like comparing apples and oranges
First of all Bonding is not reversible if it is attached properly to your enamel. Secondly, Bonding for cosmetic reasons is old technology! Porcelain veneers are far superior and will give you the strongest and most aesthetic result! In most cases involving peg laterals the reduction is minimal.
Fairfield Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain veneers ROCK!
The bonding is sooo 1980's for the front teeth. Veneers are stronger and don't change color. If your teeth are already small then there isn't alot of teeth reduction to do anyway. As far as reversing the veneer process,lets not forget that the reason for doing veneers is to cover the teeth we dont like anyway,so who would want to have peg laterals back...Veneers are more costly but you will be happier in the long run.
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