When you see someone flashing a smile at you, are you able to tell if crowns or porcelain veneers are part of their smile? Unless you are a dental professional examining a patient in a clinic, chances are that you will not be able to tell the difference.

At the Flikier Dental Institute, a renowned dental tourism practice located near the capital city of Costa Rica, patients are counselled about their options with regard to porcelain veneers or crowns after a comprehensive oral evaluation is performed. In some cases the patient may not be able to decide between the two, and the dental professional will explain why.

When dental professionals in Costa Rica decide between using crowns or porcelain veneers, they consider certain aspects and variables, which may include occlusion, the condition of the tooth, and the health of the gum tissue. In some cases, crowns may work out better than veneers or vice versa.

Crowns cover the entire tooth; as such, they are often considered to be good solutions for severe dental issues. Porcelain veneers are typically applied in cosmetic dentistry cases.

Porcelain veneers are also known as porcelain laminates. Since veneers are part of cosmetic dentistry, patients tend to want a replacement right away, which is now possible in only 2 hours and 2 days with Flikier Dental Institutes FirstFit Veneers.

Unlike veneers, dental crowns (known to some patients as “caps”) fully protect teeth that have become severely decayed, broken or cracked. The goal is to strengthen the existing damaged tooth for the purpose of preserving it. Whereas the goals of porcelain veneers are aesthetic, the goals of crowns are anatomical.

For more information about crowns, porcelain veneers in a day and dental tourism in Costa Rica, contact the Flikier Dental Institute.