There are always competitors in every area of cosmetic care. Anti-wrinkle treatments have dermal fillers, hair dyes have hair chalks and facial peels have facial creams.

And this somewhat comical rivalry does not only stop at cosmetic care that applies to the skin and hair; it is also commonplace in dentistry. So in this article, we will be looking at a comparison between two somewhat rival techniques in the field of restorative and cosmetic dental care; porcelain laminates and composite bonding.

At DRMR, our team is all too familiar with the fitting of veneers London also known as porcelain laminates and are always happy to advise our patients on which procedure would fix their dental woes. We are also always happy to answer any questions that our patients have about this procedure.

So, are there any extreme differences between veneers London and composite bonding, or is it simply a competition that needs to be put to bed and adapted to match the needs of the patient? We think the latter, but you should read on to find out more!

Fitting

The fitting of veneers London is quite straightforward, our team will either use a mould or a scanner to take images of your teeth, which are then sent to a laboratory where the laminates are created. They are then fitted with dental cement and are good to go. Composite bonding requires the dentist to place the composite directly onto the teeth and mould them into shape while they are on the tooth, so this has the advantage of a faster treatment as there is no sending off of images to a dental laboratory.

Versatility

Both composite bonding and porcelain laminates are extremely versatile; they can both cover cracks or chips in the enamel, be used to whiten teeth and be used to conceal gaps in between the teeth.

Also, both materials are less porous than enamel; therefore, they are both less likely to pick up stains in day-to-day life. So for this round, both of them are equally as good.

Hardiness or durability

It is easy to think that porcelain as the material is flimsy, especially if you have never dropped a porcelain bowl or cup. But porcelain laminates are extremely hardy and can take extensive pressure, which will occur when you eat. Composite bonding is also sturdy and can withstand the same amount of pressure as laminates, so once again, both options are winners here, and it is up to you which one you go for.

Longevity

If you are spending money rejuvenating your smile with either treatment, you will want to know that it is going to last. When it comes to porcelain laminates, with the correct care, this treatment can easily last for 15 years. But with composite bonding, even with correct care, the longevity stands at an average of 5 years.

Skill

Almost all cosmetic dental surgeries offer porcelain laminates to their patients, as they are simply fitted coverings that are created in a laboratory. However, to get composite bonding, you may need to seek out a more specialist dentist, as it requires an extremely high level of skill to shape composite onto the tooth correctly. So, in that sense, it is hard to find a good composite dental clinic.