What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin wafers of porcelain, about half a millimeter thick (the
thickness of a fingernail) that are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a smile
makeover. They create a beautiful result. Porcelain mimics tooth structure better than
any other restorative material. It is harder than enamel, so it resists wear and can last
for many years. Dental artists can manipulate the color and translucency to re-create
the look of any tooth. A porcelain veneer resists stain better than tooth enamel.

What is the dental science associated with porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneer technique is an offshoot of the basic science of cosmetic dental
bonding. Dentists have had materials available to them for decades that are capable of
creating a tenacious bond with tooth enamel. Porcelain veneer technique utilizes the
bonding capability of these materials to securely attach a thin shell of porcelain
(the porcelain veneer) to a tooth. Although porcelain is inherently brittle, when it is
firmly bonded to a sturdy substructure (a tooth) it becomes very strong and durable.