Dental veneers is a term used to describe a special type of thin tooth-like shell which is made of special materials such as ceramic that can be applied over the surface of cracked or chipped teeth which many ruin the aesthetics of a person’s oral cavity. Veneers are categorized under cosmetic dentistry because they are used to produce perfectly aligned teeth and at the same time provide a natural look. The technology and materials used in veneers has been greatly improved compared to past versions of them.

There are two basic materials which are used to manufacture veneers these can be composite materials as well as porcelain, both of these veneers can be fabricated by a dental technician in a laboratory however, one of the differences between the two is that those which are made of composite materials can be directly fabricated inside of a person’s mouth in order to be shaped and adjusted as needed. Yet another difference between the two is that the ones made of porcelain tend to last a lot longer than those made of composite materials which is why they are more expensive.