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Porcelain crown or veneer: how to get a better smile and keep your natural teeth

Updated 29 Oct 2026

Short answer: A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain bonded to the front of the tooth, with little reduction, good for colour and minor shape changes. A crown covers the whole tooth, better for badly chipped, root-treated or misaligned teeth. The dentist examines you first, and sometimes no porcelain is needed at all.

What does a conservative approach mean?

Keeping as much natural tooth as possible. Wanting a nicer smile does not mean you must have crowns: depending on your teeth, the dentist may suggest whitening, orthodontics, fillings, veneers, porcelain inlays or onlays, or crowns. HT Seoul does not treat more teeth just because a package exists.

Who are veneers for?

  • Stained, slightly gapped or uneven teeth that are still strong
  • People who want minimal reduction of their natural teeth
  • The dentist checks first whether veneers suit your teeth

Who are crowns for?

  • Badly chipped, broken or worn teeth
  • Root-treated teeth that need protection
  • Misaligned teeth when you do not want braces

Four common worries

Tooth reduction: how much depends on your case; the dentist explains after the exam rather than promising in advance. Bad breath: bad breath after porcelain work should not be accepted as normal; well-fitted crowns and good care help prevent it. Fake-looking white: colour and shape are designed around your face, smile line and wishes, with a try-in before fitting. Cost: compare the same porcelain and the same number of teeth.

Prices and timing at HT Seoul

Emax veneers 3.8M VND per tooth. Porcelain crowns 2–10M VND per tooth depending on the porcelain (Katana, Ceramill, Cercon, Nacera, Lava, Orodent); a package of 16 Korean crowns is 40M VND with a contract. You sign your porcelain block before milling and can see a video of the lab work. Crowns and veneers take about 3 days.

Send photos for a free online review

The dentist reviews your photos and X-rays online and gives you a cost range before you fly. Exam and X-ray are free.

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For information only; not a substitute for an exam. Results vary from person to person. Clinical lead: Dr. Tran Thanh Phuong.

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