Veneers
Where there is damage to the facial surface of a tooth, or where the tooth shape and position require minor changes, veneers, in either composite resin or porcelain or other ceramic materials, can be made to cover the defect or correct the mal-alignment. As soon as any tooth requires adjustment or preparation, this becomes an irreversible procedure, but there is always significantly less damage to the tooth when preparing for a veneer, than for a full crown preparation.
Partial Composite Veneer Examples
Before. Stained labial enamel of central incisor
After. Directly placed composite veneer to mask staining.
Replacement of old veneer
Old composite veneer.
New porcelain veneer.