One of the major developments in recent years has been the advances in adhesives. It is now possible to use materials to restore teeth which actually stick or bond to the natural tooth. Veneers are thin porcelain facings which are stuck onto the front of natural teeth to improve appearance (like false finger nails).
Some reduction of the natural tooth is usually necessary, but the advantage of veneers is there is much less removal of sound natural tooth needed than required to make a crown.
