Composite veneers are made from composite resin. The material is ideal if money is an issue or if you are looking for a quick solution. Whilst not as strong as porcelain, composite resin mimics the colour of your enamel and is a close aesthetic match to your natural teeth. The immediate advantage of composite veneers is they will save you time and money.
Porcelain veneer is a slender shell that is bonded to the front of your tooth or teeth and designed to alter the appearance of your smile.
Porcelain is the clear aesthetic winner when it comes to veneers. Although composite resin is a great colour match, porcelain mimics the texture and translucency of natural teeth. Throw in the fact that porcelain is stain-resistant, and porcelain comes out on top in terms of mimicry and whiteness. Porcelain is also the most durable and permanent material of the two options. Think of porcelain as a long-term investment in a beautiful, white, perfectly aligned smile. It can be a great solution when shorter-term resin or dental crowns won’t do.