Earthenware, terra cotta, stoneware, porcelain, and raku clay are different types of claybodies. Earthenware is a clay body that is fired to a low temperature (approximately 1000 C or 1800 F). The resulting material is still very porous so it will absorb water or even leak if not glazed. Terra cotta is generally used to mean a red earthenware.

White clay with fine ground stone. Working with stoneware demands great expertise, and is in fact becoming a lost art. Stoneware is safe to use in microwave and conventional ovens. See similar questions...

Porcelain veneers cover a thin layer on the front, part of the sides, and a small part of the biting surface of your front teeth. Porcelain crowns cover the entire tooth. See similar questions...

Dental bonding is a plastic tooth colored (composite) resin material that is molded onto your teeth and hardened with a blue light. It is usually done in one visit. Little tooth reduction and usually no anesthesia is required. they stain over time, may chip and may need to be replaced more often. Porcelain veneers are thin layers of stacked porcelain that are fabricated in the lab and bonded to teeth. It usually takes 2 visits. Little tooth reduction and some anesthesia are required. See similar questions...

A. Because of their durability and hardness, porcelain tiles have traditionally been used in commercial applications ? think Flinders Street Station and commercial kitchens for example. Nowadays, for similar reasons, more and more people choose porcelain tiles for their homes. Porcelain, or fully vitrified tiles, do not have a glaze over them like traditional tiles. See similar questions...

The composition is what makes the difference. Ceramic tile is made of clay either white or red, Porcelain tile is made of porcelain. Porcelain offers less absorption of water, it is virtually impervious and has more sheer strength to it. See similar questions...

Ceramic tiles have been around for over 2000 years. They typically have a white or red clay “biscuit” with some form of glaze on top. Porcelain tile cost more than ordinary ceramic tile because you are getting a superior product. Porcelain tile requires the finest natural ingredients and a rigidly controlled manufacturing process that utilizes the most advanced processes and technology. See similar questions...

Fine ground white clay, molded and fired in an oven for eight hours at 1200 degrees. Finished with a glazed, underglazed, or "bisque" finish. Glazing produces a high gloss; underglaze produces a matte finish. Bisque is a matte finish without glaze. After finishing, the item is "cooked" for six hours at 800 degrees. See similar questions...

Porcelain fillings also known as inlays and onlays, are laboratory processed and therefore require two visits to complete. They are extremely strong and durable and they seamlessly blend with the tooth. Composite fillings on the other hand are placed directly over a tooth and won’t require a 2nd visit. They are the perfect filling material in a replacement of a small metal filling or small cavities. They are also less costly than porcelain inlays and onlays. See similar questions...

Some dentists try and place veneers directly over a patients’ teeth without reducing the tooth structure. The veneer basically gets “stuck on” to the tooth surface, creating bulky looking teeth. This problem can be eliminated by proper diagnosis and planning, which will indicate exactly how much tooth surface needs to be prepared to create an outstanding final result. See similar questions...

Finely crafted porcelain veneers can last almost indefinitely if maintained properly with good dental hygiene and regular dental visits. See similar questions...

Absolutely! Veneers are secured painlessly during two office visits and anesthesia may not be required. See similar questions...

The brown stain is from too much iron in your water. It is closely related to simple rust you see on metal, which is iron oxide. Probably the source of the water you use is ground water, and the water has filtered through rocks containing iron-rich minerals on the way to the well. See similar questions...

No. The stoneware cannot withstand the extreme direct heat and will break if placed on a stove top burner. You may use the stoneware in the microwave or oven. However, the tempered glass lid is not suitable for microwave or oven use. See similar questions...

Yes, there is a wide range of results possible, based on several factors: the training, skill and experience of the doctor, the expertise of the lab, and the interaction and communication between the doctor, staff and lab. Skilled doctor-lab tech teams custom design veneers to optimize bite function, and then create a natural, youthful smile that fits your face, gender, and personality. See similar questions...