Aesthetic dentistry
Porcelain veneers
Thin ceramic restorations, designed separately for each smile.
- What it is
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic restorations applied to the front surface of the teeth. They are made individually, to improve the colour, shape, proportions and overall harmony of the smile.
Frequent questions
About this service.
Very little, and only where the design requires it. The amount depends on the case.
Porcelain is highly resistant to external staining compared with natural teeth and some other restorative materials.
What they offer
A ceramic material, designed for each tooth.
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Natural aesthetics
Modern ceramics can reproduce the brightness and translucency of a natural tooth closely.
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Colour stability
Porcelain is highly resistant to external staining compared with natural teeth and some other restorative materials.
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Correcting aesthetic flaws
Depending on the case, veneers can improve discolouration, small deviations in shape, proportions, small gaps and other aesthetic flaws.
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Conservative design
How much the tooth is prepared depends on its starting position and the desired result. In selected cases, minimal preparation may be enough.
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Durability
Ceramic veneers are designed for long-term use, but how long they last depends on factors such as the bite, oral hygiene, bruxism and maintenance.
Indications
When might they be an option?
Porcelain veneers can be considered when:
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There is discolouration that whitening does not address satisfactorily.
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The shape or proportions of the front teeth need improving.
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There are small gaps.
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Front teeth are worn or slightly cracked.
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An overall aesthetic improvement of the smile is wanted.
The choice is made after a clinical assessment and a discussion of the alternatives.
The process
From the first conversation to the final placement.
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Consultation & design
We discuss your expectations and assess the teeth, the bite and the smile. Where suitable, digital design can be used to visualise the proposed change.
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Preparation
Depending on the case, a small preparation of the front surface of the tooth may be needed. Its extent is decided individually.
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Digital impression & fabrication
The mouth is recorded and the veneers are made individually for each tooth.
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Final placement
Shade, shape, fit and bite are checked, and the veneers are then bonded.
Care
Keeping veneers for the long term.
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Keep up proper daily oral hygiene.
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Use the interdental cleaning aids recommended to you.
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Avoid biting very hard objects.
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Keep to regular check-ups and professional cleanings.
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If you clench or grind your teeth, tell your dentist so the need for a protective night guard can be assessed.
Book an appointment.
Call us. A day and time are reserved exclusively for you.