Difference between emax and zirconia veneers

Both are laboratory-made ceramic shells bonded to the front of a prepared tooth. Lithium disilicate can transmit and scatter light in a tooth-like way, whereas zirconia is a dense oxide ceramic whose appearance depends on its formulation, thickness, and surface finish.

Have the dentist assess enamel thickness, occlusion, discoloration, tooth position, and parafunctional habits such as grinding. Treatment planning includes photographs or scans, a proposed shape, shade selection, tooth preparation, a try-in, bonding, and a protective night guard when indicated.

Seek an assessment before choosing a material if a tooth is painful, cracked, heavily restored, or sensitive. Veneers may be unsuitable when active decay, gum inflammation, insufficient enamel, or an unstable bite has not been managed.

Ask which ceramic suits each tooth and why, how much enamel would be removed, and whether a mock-up or temporary trial is possible. Ask how the bite will be checked and how repairs or replacement would be handled if a veneer chips.