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Veneer
Veneer (pronunciation: /vɪˈnɪər/) is a thin layer of material placed over a tooth, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth or to protect the tooth's surface from damage.
Etymology
The term "veneer" originates from the German word "furnieren", which means to cover with a layer, to plate.
Types of Veneers
There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer: composite and dental porcelain.
- Composite Veneer - Composite veneers are a type of dental veneer made from a composite resin material. They are less expensive than porcelain veneers and can be applied in a single dental visit.
- Porcelain Veneer - Porcelain veneers are a type of dental veneer made from porcelain. They are more durable and resistant to staining than composite veneers, but they require more dental visits to apply and are more expensive.
Related Terms
- Dental Bonding - Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material is applied and hardened with a special light, ultimately "bonding" the material to the tooth to improve a person's smile.
- Lumineers - Lumineers are a brand of veneers that are thinner than traditional veneers and require less removal of the natural tooth surface.
- Dental Crown - A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and improve its appearance.
- Dental Bridge - A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth definitively to adjacent teeth or dental implants.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Veneer
- Wikipedia's article - Veneer
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