I am Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht in Staten Island. Staten Island Dental Care offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating stunning smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while a veneer is used mainly for cosmetic improvements.
Let’s discuss it in more detail.
Dental Crowns vs. Porcelain Veneers
A dental crown covers the entire visible part of the tooth. A veneer is an ultra-thin layer for the front of a tooth. A veneer is fabricated with layers of durable ceramic laminate. Crowns can be made of all porcelain (ceramic), porcelain fused to metal, or gold. Both crowns and veneers are affixed to the tooth with a special adhesive. Crowns and veneers are durable and can last many years if properly cared for, though they are not stronger than natural enamel.
Both of these procedures improve the tooth aesthetically, but dental crowns are typically a better solution for a tooth that has been compromised by decay, damage, or a root canal. Veneers can repair the shape of a tooth, fix a minor crack, cover stains, or straighten the appearance of teeth that are slightly misaligned.
Your Dentist and the Dental Lab Technician Work Together
The success of a crown or veneer procedure depends on proficient professionals at the lab and in the dentist’s office. Your cosmetic dentist must prep the tooth, create a precision mold, and submit an accurate order to the lab.
The role of the dental lab technician is equally critical. Highly skilled lab technicians fabricate custom dental crowns and veneers to the specifications of the cosmetic dentist. They must have the proficiency to meet the precise standards needed for successful restorations.
A veneer has everything you want: the precise shape, the precise size, the precise color, and the proper placement in the mouth. This is a case of all or nothing—each aspect must be perfect or it needs to be reconstructed.
The team at Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht and the marvelous staff at our dental lab work together to provide the highest quality dental restorations for our valued patients.
We are accepting new patients!
If you would like more helpful details about crowns, veneers, and other cosmetic dental procedures, I invite you to contact us to schedule a cosmetic dental consultation. I can help you achieve a smile that is both healthy and beautiful.
CONTACT STATEN ISLAND DENTAL CARE – DR. FREDERICK HECHT:
718-761-5757
LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):
1520 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York
10314
