Direct composite veneers are similar to porcelain veneers except composite resin is used instead of laboratory fabricated porcelain. This is a procedure that is done in one appointment and can have dramatic effects on your smile. It is less than half the cost of porcelain veneers and can give you that smile that you have been wanting for a much more affordable price. It is generally thought that these materials will last 8-10 years but I have seen it last much longer than this.