​How many types of veneers are there? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type?

Veneers can be divided into two types according to the type of material: composite veneer and ceramic veneer.

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Composite Veneer:

Strength:

• Affordable price
• Can be completed in one day.

Weakness:

• low strength Can break easily.
• Colors from food and drinks, such as coffee or tea, stain
• When used for a while, the color will change.
• It is matte, not smooth, not shiny.
• Less beautiful than ceramic
• Often causes gingivitis.
• The average lifespan is 2–3 years.

Ceramic:

Strength:

• is beautiful
• Has a smooth, shiny appearance.
• High strength
• There is no color change, even after time passes.
• Resistant to abrasion
• Long service life of up to 10 years

Weakness:

• More expensive than composite
• It takes approximately 2–3 weeks to produce.