Veneers are orthopedic structures that cover the front (i.e. visible) part of the tooth.
Veneers are mainly placed for aesthetic purposes — that is, for beauty. But in some situations, they can also perform functional tasks.
A veneer covers the front surface, side surfaces, and cutting edge of the tooth. The main function of veneers is aesthetic, so they are mainly placed on the front teeth.
A crown covers all surfaces of the tooth. There is a fashionable trend — “360 veneers,” when the tooth is covered with metal-free ceramics over its entire surface. But this is a marketing ploy. In fact, “360 veneers” are already crowns.
Composite restoration — restoration of the anatomical shape of a tooth using a filling material. The main function of composite restoration is the restoration of any damaged tooth. This is primarily dental treatment.
General practitioners rarely have the right to do both aesthetic restorations and work with indirect restorations (i.e. install veneers) – unless it is work on implants. However, they usually do not know how to do this.
To solve aesthetic problems, working with ceramic veneers, the doctor needs additional specialization – he must be an orthopedist. At the same time, an orthopedist has the right to work with veneers and make composite restorations.