Dental implants and veneers are often mistaken for one another. While they both contribute to a more confident smile, they are vastly different. Here’s how:
Dental Implants | Veneers |
| Primarily Functional: Dental implants are artificial tooth roots attached to the jaw to function as a replacement for teeth that have been removed or broken | Primarily Cosmetic: Thin, tooth-colored shells that are attached to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearanceby hiding damaged or cracked teeth |
| Major tooth correction: Complete and permanent tooth replacement | Minor tooth correction: Spacing between teeth, stains, chipped teeth |
| Can last 25 years or longer with proper care | Last approximately 10 years |
| Procedure length: 4-10 months, and typically involves several visits to the dentist | Procedure length: Can be applied very quickly, and involves up to three dental visits |
| Cost: $1,500-$6,000 | Cost: $800-$2,000 |
| Material: Typically made with Titanium | Material: Usually made with porcelain. |
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