{"id":11405,"date":"2026-02-23T17:24:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/crowns-vs-veneers-vs-resins-which-one-to-choose-according-to-wear-color-and-function-case-by-case-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T22:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T22:40:41","slug":"crowns-vs-veneers-vs-resins-which-one-to-choose-according-to-wear-color-and-function-case-by-case-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/crowns-vs-veneers-vs-resins-which-one-to-choose-according-to-wear-color-and-function-case-by-case-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Crowns vs veneers vs resins: which one to choose according to wear, color and function (case-by-case guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11405\" class=\"elementor elementor-11405 elementor-11398\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290eb9fb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"290eb9fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06dcb4c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06dcb4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363a83a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"363a83a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><strong>Published by<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/doctor\/dr-rosa-ma-m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Rosa Ma. Montezuma <\/a>: February 23, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6285cc1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6285cc1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bedd4b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bedd4b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"1164\">Choosing between <strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"824\">crowns, veneers or resins<\/strong> is not an &#8220;esthetic opinion&#8221;, it is a clinical decision: it depends on <strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1017\">how much tooth structure is left, how much the color is changed, what forces the tooth receives and your habits (such as bruxism).<\/strong> Below we explain the differences and give you a <strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1097\">case-by-case guide<\/strong> to help you understand what a specialist usually recommends and why. <\/p><h2 data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1228\"> <\/h2><h2 data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1228\">What is the difference between crowns, veneers and resins?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1250\">Dental crowns<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1836\"><li data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1327\"><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1327\"><strong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1266\">What they are:<\/strong> they cover the tooth almost completely (360\u00b0) like a &#8220;helmet&#8221;.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1544\"><p data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1349\">When they are used:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1544\"><li data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1396\"><p data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1396\">Severely worn or fractured teeth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1474\"><p data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1474\">Endodontic (root canal treatment) teeth that were left weak.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1544\"><p data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1544\">When previous restorations occupy a large part of the tooth.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1693\"><p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1560\"><strong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1560\">Advantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1693\"><li data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1622\"><p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1622\">They provide long-lasting <strong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1588\">resistance<\/strong> and protection.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1693\"><p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1693\">Excellent aesthetics when using modern ceramic materials.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1836\"><p data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1712\"><strong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1712\">Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1836\"><li data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1788\"><p data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1788\">They require <strong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1756\">more healthy tooth wear<\/strong> than a veneer or resin.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1836\"><p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1836\">They are usually the most expensive option per piece.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2138\">\ud83d\udc49 If you are interested in learning more about when implants are used and when crowns are used on natural teeth, you can review the guide to <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/dental-implants-in-cdmx-restore-your-smile-and-chewing-function\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2137\">dental implants in CDMX: recover your smile and chewing function.<\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2166\">Dental veneers<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2977\"><li data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2281\"><p data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2281\"><strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2182\">What they are:<\/strong> very thin sheets (usually made of porcelain or resin) that cover the front face of the tooth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2473\"><p data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2305\"><strong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2303\">When they are used:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2473\"><li data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2368\"><p data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2368\">Improve shape, size and color of anterior teeth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2412\"><p data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2412\">Closing small spaces (diastemas).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2473\"><p data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2473\">Correct mild to moderate wear in the esthetic zone.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2800\"><p data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2489\"><strong data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2489\">Advantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2800\"><li data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2736\"><p data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2736\">In the case of <strong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2635\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/dental-veneers-in-mexico-city-cdmx\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2633\">dental veneers in Mexico City (CDMX)<\/a><\/strong>veneers allow very visible aesthetic changes with a more conservative tooth wear than a crown.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2800\"><p data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2800\">Very natural and stable esthetics with porcelain veneers.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2977\"><p data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2819\"><strong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2819\">Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2977\"><li data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2900\"><p data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2900\">They are not useful when the tooth is <strong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2873\">badly destroyed<\/strong> or has large cavities.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2977\"><p data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2977\">If they fracture, <strong data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2974\">the entire veneer<\/strong> often has to be <strong data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2974\">redone<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3263\">To see how they are integrated into a complete smile plan, you can consult the content of <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/natural-smile-design-in-cdmx-veneers-resins-whitening-and-orthodontics\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3262\">natural smile design in CDMX: veneers, resins, whitening and orthodontics.<\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3324\">High esthetics resins (direct restorations)<\/h3><ul data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3991\"><li data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3452\"><p data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3452\"><strong data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3340\">What they are:<\/strong> tooth-colored filling materials that are placed in a single appointment and molded directly in the mouth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3624\"><p data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3476\"><strong data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3474\">When they are used:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3624\"><li data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3511\"><p data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3511\">Small or moderate caries.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3548\"><p data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3548\">Partial edge fractures.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3624\"><p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3624\">Moderate esthetic corrections without overly aggressive intervention.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3849\"><p data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3640\"><strong data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3640\">Advantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3849\"><li data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3732\"><p data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3732\">They are the <strong data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3679\">most conservative<\/strong> option: caries or damaged structure is removed and replaced.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3791\"><p data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3791\">Generally, the option with the <strong data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3788\">lowest initial cost<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3849\"><p data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3849\">They can be repaired and retouched with relative ease.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3991\"><p data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3868\"><strong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3868\">Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3991\"><li data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3933\"><p data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3933\">Less long-term color stability than porcelain.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3991\"><p data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3991\">Lower resistance to extreme forces and bruxism.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4181\">If you want to go deeper, check out the specific article on <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/high-esthetic-resins-what-are-their-advantages\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4180\">high esthetic resins: what are their advantages.<\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4257\"> <\/h2><h2 data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4257\">Key factors to choose: wear, color, function and budget.<\/h2><p data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4352\">The decision is not made solely on &#8220;what looks prettier,&#8221; but on a combination of factors.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4394\">1. Amount of healthy tooth remaining<\/h3><p data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4410\">General rule:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4677\"><li data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4498\"><p data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4498\"><strong data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4448\">Small to moderate destruction<\/strong> \u2192 resin or, in esthetic zone, resin or veneer.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4573\"><p data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4573\"><strong data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4548\">Extensive destruction \/ very weakened tooth<\/strong> \u2192 crown almost always.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4677\"><p data-start=\"4576\" data-end=\"4677\"><strong data-start=\"4576\" data-end=\"4634\">Tooth with endodontics and large previous restorations<\/strong> \u2192 we prefer crown to avoid fractures.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4717\"> <\/h3><h3 data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4717\">2. Color and aesthetic requirements<\/h3><ul data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"5086\"><li data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4832\"><p data-start=\"4721\" data-end=\"4832\">If your teeth have <strong data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4760\">light stains<\/strong> or edge wear, a <strong data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4808\">well-made resin<\/strong> may be sufficient.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4978\"><p data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4978\">If you are looking for a <strong data-start=\"4848\" data-end=\"4883\">radical change in color and shape<\/strong>, especially in a full smile, <strong data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"4946\">porcelain veneers<\/strong> are more stable and natural.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5086\"><p data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5086\">Ceramic crowns combine esthetics and strength, but are reserved for teeth that are already weakened.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5146\"> <\/h3><h3 data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5146\">3. Function, strength and habits (bite and bruxism).<\/h3><ul data-start=\"5148\" data-end=\"5597\"><li data-start=\"5148\" data-end=\"5246\"><p data-start=\"5150\" data-end=\"5246\">Load-bearing posterior teeth \u2192 better crowns or stronger restorations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5426\"><p data-start=\"5249\" data-end=\"5278\">Patients with <strong data-start=\"5263\" data-end=\"5275\">bruxism<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"5281\" data-end=\"5426\"><li data-start=\"5281\" data-end=\"5426\"><p data-start=\"5283\" data-end=\"5426\">We can use veneers or resins, but always with night guards and many times the use of crowns or reinforced restorations is favored.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"5427\" data-end=\"5597\"><p data-start=\"5429\" data-end=\"5597\">Severely worn anterior teeth due to clenching or grinding \u2192 sometimes you have to combine <strong data-start=\"5514\" data-end=\"5567\">vertical dimension augmentation, crowns and veneers<\/strong>, not just &#8220;put something on top&#8221;.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"5604\" data-end=\"5643\"> <\/h3><h3 data-start=\"5604\" data-end=\"5643\">4. Budget and long-term plan<\/h3><p data-start=\"5645\" data-end=\"5752\">Your budget is a real factor, but it cannot be the <strong data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5718\">only criterion<\/strong>. An honest answer might be: <\/p><blockquote data-start=\"5754\" data-end=\"5893\"><p data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"5893\">&#8220;Today we do well-planned resins; when the time is right and your situation permits, we migrate to veneers or crowns on key pieces.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote><p data-start=\"5895\" data-end=\"6200\">This is where the concept of <strong data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"6144\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/comprehensive-dental-treatment-in-cdmx-complete-step-by-step-rehabilitation-in-one-place\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5932\" data-end=\"6142\">comprehensive dental treatment in CDMX: complete step-by-step rehabilitation in one place.<\/a><\/strong>The plan is put together in phases, not just &#8220;single fixes&#8221;.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"6207\" data-end=\"6258\"> <\/h2><h2 data-start=\"6207\" data-end=\"6258\">Case-by-case guidance: what is appropriate in each situation?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"6260\" data-end=\"6321\">Case 1: Slightly crooked and stained front teeth<\/h3><ul data-start=\"6323\" data-end=\"6801\"><li data-start=\"6323\" data-end=\"6398\"><p data-start=\"6325\" data-end=\"6398\">Problem: general staining, small misalignments, irregular edges.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6583\"><p data-start=\"6401\" data-end=\"6410\">Options:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6413\" data-end=\"6583\"><li data-start=\"6413\" data-end=\"6508\"><p data-start=\"6415\" data-end=\"6508\"><strong data-start=\"6415\" data-end=\"6426\">Resins<\/strong>: allow to improve shape and color, but stain and wear more in the long term.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6511\" data-end=\"6583\"><p data-start=\"6513\" data-end=\"6583\"><strong data-start=\"6513\" data-end=\"6538\">Porcelain veneers<\/strong>: more stable, natural and predictable change.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"6584\" data-end=\"6801\"><p data-start=\"6586\" data-end=\"6613\">What is usually recommended:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6616\" data-end=\"6801\"><li data-start=\"6616\" data-end=\"6716\"><p data-start=\"6618\" data-end=\"6716\">If wear is minimal and budget limited \u2192 well-planned high esthetic resins.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6719\" data-end=\"6801\"><p data-start=\"6721\" data-end=\"6801\">If you are looking for a <strong data-start=\"6734\" data-end=\"6775\">before\/after smile makeover<\/strong> and stability \u2192 veneers.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"6808\" data-end=\"6858\">Case 2: Fractured front tooth by a blow<\/h3><ul data-start=\"6860\" data-end=\"7368\"><li data-start=\"6860\" data-end=\"6926\"><p data-start=\"6862\" data-end=\"6926\">Problem: a large fragment of the edge or corner is missing.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6927\" data-end=\"7158\"><p data-start=\"6929\" data-end=\"6938\">Options:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6941\" data-end=\"7158\"><li data-start=\"6941\" data-end=\"6991\"><p data-start=\"6943\" data-end=\"6991\"><strong data-start=\"6943\" data-end=\"6953\">Resin<\/strong>: the fragment can be reconstructed.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6994\" data-end=\"7079\"><p data-start=\"6996\" data-end=\"7079\"><strong data-start=\"6996\" data-end=\"7007\">Veneer<\/strong>: if the fracture is larger or compromises the shape and color of the entire piece.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"7082\" data-end=\"7158\"><p data-start=\"7084\" data-end=\"7158\"><strong data-start=\"7084\" data-end=\"7094\">Crown<\/strong>: if the tooth is also endodontic and has little healthy structure.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"7159\" data-end=\"7368\"><p data-start=\"7161\" data-end=\"7190\">What is usually recommended:<\/p><ul data-start=\"7193\" data-end=\"7368\"><li data-start=\"7193\" data-end=\"7248\"><p data-start=\"7195\" data-end=\"7248\">Small to moderate fracture and healthy tooth \u2192 resin.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"7251\" data-end=\"7368\"><p data-start=\"7253\" data-end=\"7368\">Extensive fracture, color change or large anterior restorations \u2192 veneer or crown, depending on how much tooth remains.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"7375\" data-end=\"7426\">Case 3: Molars with very large old fillings<\/h3><ul data-start=\"7428\" data-end=\"7809\"><li data-start=\"7428\" data-end=\"7529\"><p data-start=\"7430\" data-end=\"7529\">Problem: Old restorations that occupy more than half of the tooth, leaking or fractured.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"7530\" data-end=\"7673\"><p data-start=\"7532\" data-end=\"7541\">Options:<\/p><ul data-start=\"7544\" data-end=\"7673\"><li data-start=\"7544\" data-end=\"7605\"><p data-start=\"7546\" data-end=\"7605\"><strong data-start=\"7546\" data-end=\"7564\">New resins<\/strong> \u2192 possible, but the tooth is still weak.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"7608\" data-end=\"7673\"><p data-start=\"7610\" data-end=\"7673\"><strong data-start=\"7610\" data-end=\"7620\">Crown<\/strong> \u2192 reinforces the structure and protects against fractures.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"7674\" data-end=\"7809\"><p data-start=\"7676\" data-end=\"7703\">What is usually recommended:<\/p><ul data-start=\"7706\" data-end=\"7809\"><li data-start=\"7706\" data-end=\"7809\"><p data-start=\"7708\" data-end=\"7809\">When there are <strong data-start=\"7719\" data-end=\"7751\">cracks and obvious weakness<\/strong>, the safest long-term option is usually a crown.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"7816\" data-end=\"7867\">Case 4: Bruxism wear on several teeth<\/h3><ul data-start=\"7869\" data-end=\"8264\"><li data-start=\"7869\" data-end=\"7927\"><p data-start=\"7871\" data-end=\"7927\">Problem: short, flat teeth with worn enamel.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"7928\" data-end=\"8074\"><p data-start=\"7930\" data-end=\"7939\">Options:<\/p><ul data-start=\"7942\" data-end=\"8074\"><li data-start=\"7942\" data-end=\"7987\"><p data-start=\"7944\" data-end=\"7987\">Resins only \u2192 they tend to wear out quickly.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"7990\" data-end=\"8074\"><p data-start=\"7992\" data-end=\"8074\">Comprehensive plan: bite adjustment, guards and <strong data-start=\"8036\" data-end=\"8071\">crown\/veneer combination<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"8075\" data-end=\"8264\"><p data-start=\"8077\" data-end=\"8104\">What is usually recommended:<\/p><ul data-start=\"8107\" data-end=\"8264\"><li data-start=\"8107\" data-end=\"8167\"><p data-start=\"8109\" data-end=\"8167\">See first if you need <strong data-start=\"8134\" data-end=\"8164\">bite adjustment and guarding.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"8170\" data-end=\"8264\"><p data-start=\"8172\" data-end=\"8264\">Then, decide which teeth to restore with crown (more load) and which with veneer or resin.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"8266\" data-end=\"8514\">To better understand these types of cases, you may find the guide to <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/complex-cases-bone-loss-grafting-all-on-4-and-elderly-patients-what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"8333\" data-end=\"8513\">complex cases: bone loss, grafting, All-on-4 and elderly patients helpful .<\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"8521\" data-end=\"8588\"> <\/h3><h3 data-start=\"8521\" data-end=\"8588\">Case 5: Young patient with mild blemishes and limited budget<\/h3><ul data-start=\"8590\" data-end=\"9032\"><li data-start=\"8590\" data-end=\"8682\"><p data-start=\"8592\" data-end=\"8682\">Problem: esthetic stains, some slight wear, but structurally sound teeth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"8683\" data-end=\"8809\"><p data-start=\"8685\" data-end=\"8694\">Options:<\/p><ul data-start=\"8697\" data-end=\"8809\"><li data-start=\"8697\" data-end=\"8739\"><p data-start=\"8699\" data-end=\"8739\"><strong data-start=\"8699\" data-end=\"8717\">Bleaching<\/strong> + small resins.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"8742\" data-end=\"8809\"><p data-start=\"8744\" data-end=\"8809\">Porcelain veneers: excellent esthetics but higher investment.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"8810\" data-end=\"9032\"><p data-start=\"8812\" data-end=\"8839\">What is usually recommended:<\/p><ul data-start=\"8842\" data-end=\"9032\"><li data-start=\"8842\" data-end=\"8940\"><p data-start=\"8844\" data-end=\"8940\">Start with <strong data-start=\"8869\" data-end=\"8894\">minimally invasive<\/strong> alternatives such as whitening and strategic resins.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"8943\" data-end=\"9032\"><p data-start=\"8945\" data-end=\"9032\">Leave the door open to <strong data-start=\"8971\" data-end=\"8983\">veneers<\/strong> in the future if a more complete change is desired.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"9039\" data-end=\"9076\"> <\/h2><h2 data-start=\"9039\" data-end=\"9076\">Durability, maintenance and touch-ups<\/h2><ul data-start=\"9078\" data-end=\"9674\"><li data-start=\"9078\" data-end=\"9269\"><p data-start=\"9080\" data-end=\"9091\"><strong data-start=\"9080\" data-end=\"9091\">Resins<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"9094\" data-end=\"9269\"><li data-start=\"9094\" data-end=\"9160\"><p data-start=\"9096\" data-end=\"9160\">Expected life: several years, but may require touch-ups.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"9163\" data-end=\"9212\"><p data-start=\"9165\" data-end=\"9212\">More sensitive to pigments (coffee, tea, tobacco).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"9215\" data-end=\"9269\"><p data-start=\"9217\" data-end=\"9269\">They can be polished and repaired without reworking the entire part.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"9271\" data-end=\"9470\"><p data-start=\"9273\" data-end=\"9298\"><strong data-start=\"9273\" data-end=\"9298\">Porcelain veneers<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"9301\" data-end=\"9470\"><li data-start=\"9301\" data-end=\"9336\"><p data-start=\"9303\" data-end=\"9336\">Very stable in color and gloss.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"9339\" data-end=\"9418\"><p data-start=\"9341\" data-end=\"9418\">If they fracture or detach, <strong data-start=\"9388\" data-end=\"9415\">they<\/strong> usually need to be <strong data-start=\"9388\" data-end=\"9415\">replaced in their entirety<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"9421\" data-end=\"9470\"><p data-start=\"9423\" data-end=\"9470\">They require good hygiene and periodic controls.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"9472\" data-end=\"9674\"><p data-start=\"9474\" data-end=\"9485\"><strong data-start=\"9474\" data-end=\"9485\">Crowns<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"9488\" data-end=\"9674\"><li data-start=\"9488\" data-end=\"9555\"><p data-start=\"9490\" data-end=\"9555\">Designed to withstand forces and protect weakened teeth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"9558\" data-end=\"9674\"><p data-start=\"9560\" data-end=\"9674\">If the underlying structure is diseased (edge caries, gum problems), it may be necessary to replace them.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"9681\" data-end=\"9727\"> <\/h2><h2 data-start=\"9681\" data-end=\"9727\">How do we decide with you on the first date?<\/h2><p data-start=\"9729\" data-end=\"9837\">At The Dental Clinic, the decision is not made just by looking at a photo or the color of the tooth. At the first appointment: <\/p><ol data-start=\"9839\" data-end=\"10087\"><li data-start=\"9839\" data-end=\"9895\"><p data-start=\"9842\" data-end=\"9895\">We review medical history, habits and expectations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"9896\" data-end=\"10018\"><p data-start=\"9899\" data-end=\"10018\">We make an <strong data-start=\"9907\" data-end=\"9956\">evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan<\/strong> (often with the support of radiographs and digital scans).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"10019\" data-end=\"10087\"><p data-start=\"10022\" data-end=\"10087\">We explain <strong data-start=\"10036\" data-end=\"10057\">more than one option<\/strong>, with pros, cons and times.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p data-start=\"10089\" data-end=\"10343\">You can see the detailed process in this article:<br data-start=\"10138\" data-end=\"10141\">\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/what-to-expect-at-your-first-dental-appointment-evaluation-diagnosis-and-treatment-plan\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"10144\" data-end=\"10343\">What to expect at your first dental appointment: evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan.<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"10345\" data-end=\"10595\">If you also have fear or anxiety, you can review our guide to <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/fear-of-the-dentist-anxiety-pain-control-and-what-options-exist-realistic-guide\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"10411\" data-end=\"10594\">fear of the dentist, anxiety, pain management and what options exist.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a069744 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a069744\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e0edfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e0edfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions about crowns, veneers and resins<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557499c elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"557499c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8960\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8960\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which is better: crown, veneer or resin? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8960\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-115d8ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"115d8ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8960\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6481c4e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6481c4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bec32ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bec32ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is no &#8220;best&#8221; option at all; there is a suitable option <strong data-start=\"10773\" data-end=\"10789\">for your case<\/strong>. It depends on how much structure is left, how damaged the tooth is, what forces it receives, and what the esthetic goal is. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8961\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8961\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When is a crown better than a veneer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8961\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1222fd1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1222fd1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8961\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f227520 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f227520\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-529fb63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"529fb63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When the tooth is <strong data-start=\"10991\" data-end=\"11009\">very weakened<\/strong> (large cavities, fractures, endodontics, giant fillings). In these cases the priority is to <strong data-start=\"11100\" data-end=\"11123\">strengthen and protect<\/strong>, not just improve the appearance. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8962\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8962\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do veneers do a lot of damage to the tooth? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8962\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1047978 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1047978\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8962\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a03dedf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a03dedf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d43100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d43100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Modern porcelain veneers are designed to be as <strong data-start=\"11269\" data-end=\"11294\">conservative as possible<\/strong>, but do require the removal of a layer of enamel. The key is proper planning and a natural, not exaggerated, smile design. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8963\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8963\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do resins look as good as veneers? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8963\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f5ed28 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f5ed28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8963\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-617f2c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"617f2c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d081f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d081f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In skilled hands, a resin veneer can look great, especially for small changes. But for radical changes in shape and color, porcelain veneers are usually <strong data-start=\"11663\" data-end=\"11691\">more stable and natural<\/strong> in the long term <strong data-start=\"11663\" data-end=\"11691\">.<\/strong>  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8964\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8964\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does a resin last compared to a veneer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8964\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9bc100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9bc100\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8964\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4f5b1a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a4f5b1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a8be30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a8be30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"11772\" data-end=\"11832\">It depends a lot on your habits and care, but in general:<\/p><ul data-start=\"11834\" data-end=\"12005\"><li data-start=\"11834\" data-end=\"11900\"><p data-start=\"11836\" data-end=\"11900\">Resins: may require more frequent touch-ups and replacements.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"11901\" data-end=\"12005\"><p data-start=\"11903\" data-end=\"12005\">Veneers: if well indicated and cared for, they can last for many years with good color stability.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8965\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8965\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> I have bruxism, can I have veneers? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8965\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9766a95 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9766a95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8965\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca966e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca966e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaea356 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eaea356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, but with <strong data-start=\"12074\" data-end=\"12098\">careful planning<\/strong>: night guards, bite adjustment and adequate selection of teeth and materials. Sometimes veneers are combined in the esthetic zone and crowns in more loaded teeth. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8966\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8966\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it possible to start with resins and then switch to veneers? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8966\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-120349e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"120349e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8966\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be2348c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be2348c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1ae520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1ae520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, we often consider a <strong data-start=\"12370\" data-end=\"12388\">phased plan<\/strong>: well-made resins as an initial solution and, when the time is right, we switch to veneers on the key parts of the smile. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8967\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8967\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are crowns always metal-porcelain? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8967\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7c8990 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b7c8990\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8967\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-351a034 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"351a034\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88cd7e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88cd7e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. Today there are all-ceramic crowns, zirconia or other highly esthetic materials that are better integrated into full rehabilitation plans and advanced esthetic treatments. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8968\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8968\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can everything be done in one visit? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8968\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f79f57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f79f57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8968\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffefdec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ffefdec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73530a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73530a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some resins can be solved in <strong data-start=\"12852\" data-end=\"12869\">a single appointment<\/strong>. Veneers and crowns usually require several stages (design, preparation, provisionals, placement). In specific cases appointments can be grouped, but always prioritizing quality.<br data-start=\"13052\" data-end=\"13055\">If you are interested in this topic, you can read: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/can-i-do-all-my-dental-treatment-in-one-long-visit-when-and-when-not\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"13094\" data-end=\"13277\">Can I do all my dental treatment in one long visit?<\/a>  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8969\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8969\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which option is more economical? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8969\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dba29f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2dba29f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8969\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed4e944 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed4e944\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06567fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06567fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"13324\" data-end=\"13336\">Normally:<\/p><ul data-start=\"13338\" data-end=\"13533\"><li data-start=\"13338\" data-end=\"13382\"><p data-start=\"13340\" data-end=\"13382\">Resins \u2192 lower initial cost per part.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"13383\" data-end=\"13449\"><p data-start=\"13385\" data-end=\"13449\">Veneers \u2192 higher investment per piece, especially in porcelain.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"13450\" data-end=\"13533\"><p data-start=\"13452\" data-end=\"13533\">Crowns \u2192 are usually similar to or more expensive than veneers depending on the material.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"13535\" data-end=\"13623\">The important thing is to calculate the <strong data-start=\"13564\" data-end=\"13597\">long-term cost-benefit<\/strong>, not just today&#8217;s cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-89610\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-89610\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can crowns, veneers or resins be bleached? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89610\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-605ddd8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"605ddd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89610\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f001ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f001ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29a031a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29a031a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"13324\" data-end=\"13336\">No. Whitening treatments act on the <strong data-start=\"13748\" data-end=\"13766\">natural tooth<\/strong>, not on the restorations. The ideal is to <strong data-start=\"13809\" data-end=\"13830\">whiten first<\/strong> and then plan resins, veneers or crowns according to the new color.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-89611\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-89611\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What if I just want to \"fix the one across the street\" and nothing else? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89611\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cb1df0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3cb1df0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89611\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bae819 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4bae819\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c577ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c577ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"13324\" data-end=\"13336\">It is possible, but many times a single restored tooth in a smile with several problems can be <strong data-start=\"14080\" data-end=\"14095\">more noticeable<\/strong>. That&#8217;s why we prefer to evaluate the entire smile and offer you a <strong data-start=\"14156\" data-end=\"14180\">balanced solution<\/strong>, even if it is done in stages. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-89612\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-89612\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does the crown, veneer or resin procedure hurt? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89612\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9845a4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9845a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89612\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-310acbc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"310acbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-468bbf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"468bbf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"13324\" data-end=\"13336\">With proper anesthesia and modern techniques, the procedure is <strong data-start=\"14340\" data-end=\"14357\">very tolerable<\/strong>. In addition, there are options for managing fear and anxiety, as explained in our guide for patients with dental phobia. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-89613\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-89613\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What care do I need after placing a crown, veneer or resin? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89613\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf365c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf365c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89613\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0799718 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0799718\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f93a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24f93a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"14578\" data-end=\"14625\"><p data-start=\"14580\" data-end=\"14625\">Rigorous hygiene (brush, floss, rinse).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"14626\" data-end=\"14715\"><p data-start=\"14628\" data-end=\"14715\">Avoid biting on very hard things with restored teeth (ice, seeds, containers).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"14716\" data-end=\"14773\"><p data-start=\"14718\" data-end=\"14773\">Periodic check-ups to detect problems in time.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-89614\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-89614\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I know if my case requires more than crowns, veneers or resins? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89614\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d84e30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d84e30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-89614\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84a3e74 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84a3e74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b56fb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b56fb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If there is <strong data-start=\"14867\" data-end=\"14937\">tooth loss, bone loss, mobility or bite problems<\/strong>, you may need a comprehensive rehabilitation plan that combines implants, crowns and other treatments.<br data-start=\"15042\" data-end=\"15045\">For that there are specific guides such as the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/comprehensive-dental-treatment-in-cdmx-complete-step-by-step-rehabilitation-in-one-place\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"15091\" data-end=\"15264\">complete step-by-step rehabilitation in one place<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which is better: crown, veneer or resin?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"There is no &#8220;best&#8221; option at all; there is a suitable option for your case. 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