The Porcelain Revolution 
Porcelain crowns and veneers are the most widely discussed dental procedures among patients today. You face a constant barrage of television, newspaper and magazine adds promoting these restorations, without actually telling you anything about them. Porcelain crowns and veneers are made of identical materials. The only difference is the amount of tooth structure removed to accomadate the restoration. Crowns cover the entire tooth while veneers are facings applied only to the front of the teeth. Many cosmetic cases involve a combination of both these restorations based on what must be done to improve or repair the natural tooth. The choice of which of these restorations will be best and what type of ceramic material will best accomplish your esthetic goals is something we discuss in detail during each of our cosmetic consultations.
Reasons for a crown/Veneer 
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Broken or fractured teeth.
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Cosmetic enhancement of crooked or misshapen teeth
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Decayed teeth.
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Fractured fillings.
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Large fillings.
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Improve severely discoloredor stained teeth.
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Close unwanted or uneven spaces.
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Correct teeth that are either too large or too small.
What does getting a crown or veneer involve?
A crown or veneer procedure requires two appointments. At your first appointment the tooth will be prepared for the restoration; an impression, or copy, of this prepartion will then be made. This impression will be sent to a dental laboratory to fabricate the actual crown. The fabrication will take two to three weeks, during that time a temporary crown or veneer will be worn to protect the tooth.
At your second appointment your temporary will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new restoration will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.
A procedural video for both a porcelain crown and veneer is available in our Dental Video section.
Additional photos of porcelain crowns and veneers can be seen in our smile gallery.