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Dental Veneers vs Composite Veneers
| Dental Veneers | Composite Veneers | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | dental | dental |
| Cost (USD range) | $250–$1,500 | $250–$600 |
| Average recovery (days) | 2 | 1 |
| Typical sessions | 2 | 1 |
| Complication rate | 5.00% | 5.00% |
| Revision rate | 10.00% | 15.00% |
| Anaesthesia | local | local |
| Documented risks | 4 entries | 4 entries |
| Registry-listed clinics | 8 clinics | 8 clinics |
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain or composite resin bonded to the front surface of teeth to improve appearance. They address discolouration, chips, gaps, and minor misalignment. Porcelain veneers typically require two visits: preparation and bonding. The procedure involves removing a thin layer of enamel, which is irreversible.
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Composite veneers are tooth-coloured composite resin restorations applied directly to the front surfaces of teeth to improve aesthetics. Unlike porcelain veneers, composite veneers are typically built up freehand or via injection-mould stent in the dentist's chair in a single visit. They require minimal or no enamel preparation, are reversible, and cost substantially less than porcelain — but they have a shorter functional lifespan (typically 5-7 years vs 10-15+ for porcelain), are more prone to staining, and lack the natural translucency of porcelain.
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