A 36-year-old member asked:
What is the difference between veneers and dental implants?
5 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Quite different: A veneer is a thin covering that is placed on the outer surface of a natural tooth to change the appearance of that tooth. A dental implant is a titanium screw that is surgically placed into your jawbone to replace a missing tooth.
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 43 years experience
Totally different: Veneers cover the existing tooth to improve the appearance, much like fake fingernails . Dental implants are titanium cylinders which are placed in the bone to serve as replacement roots to build teeth upon with crowns, bridges, full arch (jaw) prostheses or to snap dentures onto for improved retention and function.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Implants vs. Veneers: If you are missing teeth for whatever reason, dental implants are the option for replacement. Veneers are a great option if you want a great looking smile, conservative treatment in the shortest time possible. Ask your dentist for more information.
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Dr. Lokesh Raoanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Teeth or no teeth?: Veneers are like acrylic (fake) nails, but for your teeth and they are made of porcelain. Bottom line: they are meant to alter the shape and shade of your existing natural teeth.
Implants are replacements for one or more missing teeth and are the closest replacement on the market for missing natural teeth.
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Dr. Theodore Siegelanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 39 years experience
Implants vs Veneers: Implants are replacement tooth roots covered with a crown. They become a permanent part of your jaw structure. Veneers are thin strips of porcelain adhered to the front of existing teeth that cover small gaps, chips, and discoloration. Basically, if you are missing a tooth, dental implants may be your best option; if you need to cover cosmetic flaws, veneers may be the ideal option.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Please advise what is the difference between veneers and dental implants?
6 doctor answers • 17 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Koslowskianswered
Prosthodontics 32 years experience
Very different!: Veneers are thin shells of ceramic bonded to relatively healthy (usually front) teeth in order to change shape and color. Implants are basically artificial tooth roots made of titanium used to replace one or many missing teeth. They can be used to support crowns, bridges, or dentures.
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4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Neil McLeod commented
Prosthodontics 51 years experience
Exactly, this form of fixation for a broken arm is not an example of an implant, You might want to change your picture Dr, Koslowski
Jan 27, 2014
Dr. Ronald Koslowski commented
Prosthodontics 32 years experience
Provided original answer
Sorry, not my picture! The system seems to randomly select them. I haven't looked into how to put in my own yet. It did get your attention though :)
Jan 27, 2014
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