Porcelain crowns and veneers improve the colour, shape and evenness of your teeth. The dentist examines you, recommends the right option and only prepares the teeth as much as needed.
Both use porcelain to restore the look of your teeth, but they differ in how much of the tooth is prepared and when they are used.
Covers the whole tooth and suits heavily broken teeth, root-canal-treated teeth or severe discolouration.
A thin layer of porcelain bonded to the front of the tooth, usually needing less preparation than a crown.
Porcelains differ in translucency, strength and cost. The dentist advises based on the tooth’s position.
Crowns and veneers require removing some tooth enamel and cannot be undone. The dentist will examine you and explain all options, including less invasive ones such as whitening or braces.
The porcelain shade is chosen to match your skin tone and other teeth.
Corrects gaps, chips and uneven sizes.
A crown covers and protects a root-canal-treated or broken tooth.
Tooth shape and shade are planned around your face and smile.
The dentist chooses the least invasive option that still achieves what you want.
| Criteria | Veneer | Crown | Whitening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooth preparation | Minimal, front surface only | More, around the whole tooth | None |
| Best for | Mildly damaged teeth needing a new colour or shape | Heavily broken, root-canal-treated or severely stained teeth | Mildly dull teeth with good structure |
| Changes shape | Yes | Yes | No |
| Note | Cannot be undone | Cannot be undone | Colour may fade over time |
The dentist advises on shade and shape and explains the costs before starting.
Examination, X-rays and advice on the right shade and shape.
Treating decay, gum inflammation or root canals before the porcelain work.
Under local anaesthetic, the teeth are prepared as needed, impressions taken and temporaries fitted.
Fit and shade are checked, adjusted and the porcelain is bonded.
Bite, gums and fit are checked.
The dentist will examine you in person, then recommend a treatment plan and costs that suit you.
Message us on WhatsApp or Zalo, or book online. We’ll reply and arrange a convenient time for your visit.
At the clinic, your dentist examines you, recommends a treatment plan and explains the costs.
The examination and consultation are free (X-rays not included). If an X-ray is needed, the dentist explains why before taking it.
Real stories from Dr Diệu Hiền Dental patients, with before and after photos.
Mr B. is an international patient whose two crowns, made in his home country, had come off. The dentist rebuilt the teeth with fibre posts, made new front crowns and bonded porcelain onto a badly broken back tooth to keep more of the natural tooth.
His back tooth was badly broken, right down to the gum. Instead of a full crown he chose a bonded Emax overlay: minimal drilling, and his chewing is restored.
She wanted to improve her gummy smile. The dentist reshaped her gums, lengthened the teeth, made new porcelain crowns and re-treated her infected front teeth.
He received a full upper arch of Zirconia crowns, keeping his broken roots and rebuilding the cores. His wife, children and grandchildren also chose Dr Diệu Hiền Dental.
Good care keeps porcelain looking great and your gums healthy.
My wife and I went here on the recommendation of her sister and we are glad we did! I got a teeth cleaning and a crown on my two front teeth and a filling. My wife got a cleaning, a whitening, and a bite guard. You can tell they care a lot about your comfort. The dental with was excellent and very affordable. They contacted us the day after to make sure everything was good and we had a follow up visit two days later just to check up on us. It was definitely a great experience and I highly recommend them! Very professional!
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The dentist uses local anaesthetic while preparing the teeth, so you should feel very little. The teeth may feel slightly sensitive for a few days afterwards.
It depends on the porcelain type, your teeth and how you care for them. Good cleaning and regular check-ups help it last.
Porcelain work requires removing some enamel and cannot be undone. The dentist will keep preparation to the minimum needed and suggest less invasive options where suitable.
It depends on your teeth: veneers suit mildly damaged teeth, crowns suit heavily broken or root-canal-treated teeth. The dentist will examine you and advise.
It may take longer if preparatory treatment is needed first. After the examination, the dentist will give you a specific timeline and treatment plan.
You will receive a free examination and consultation at the clinic, where the dentist recommends a treatment plan and costs that suit your teeth. Message us on WhatsApp or Zalo for quick advice or to book a visit. X-rays, if needed, are not included in the free consultation; the dentist explains this before taking them.
The dentist in charge will examine you and advise you in person at the clinic.
Book an exam so the dentist can advise whether a crown, veneer or another option suits your teeth best. Outside opening hours, message us on WhatsApp or Zalo and our reception will reply when we reopen.
Replace missing teeth with dental implants that restore comfortable chewing and a natural-looking smile.
Brighten your smile with professional teeth whitening at our clinic.
Correct misaligned teeth and bite problems with traditional braces or clear aligners.
