Porcelain
Composite
made of ceramic porcelain
made of tooth-colored filling material
more expensive
less expensive
usually requires enamel removal
may not require enamel removal
2–3 appointments
usually 1 appointment
last around 20 years
last around 5 years
will not stain
may stain over time
less likely to chip or fracture
more likely to chip or fracture
more difficult to fix
easier to fix

Veneer type

Average cost

Cost range

Resin, chairside (composite veneers)

$800

$500–$1,400

Resin, laboratory (composite veneers)

$1,100

$800–$2,300

Porcelain

$1,500

$900–$2,500

Lumineers

$1,800

$800–$2,000