Porcelain Veneers

What are porcelain veneers?

Porcelain is harder than enamel, so it resists wear and staining. Veneers can change the appearance of the teeth with only a little reshaping of the natural tooth, which can avoid more invasive preparation such as a dental crown.

Who are they for?

Veneers are used for:

• Chipped teeth
• Crooked teeth
• Cracked teeth
• Discoloured teeth
• Spaced teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Misaligned teeth

How does the process work?

1. First session, consultation: face and smile analysis, oral examination, your cosmetic needs and expectations.
2. Second session, preparation: the tooth surfaces are reshaped slightly under local anaesthesia and impressions are taken. A wax model is prepared according to your expectations and discussed with you; provisional veneers are made from this model.
3. Third session, application: the veneers are tried on, small corrections are made if necessary, and they are bonded to the teeth permanently.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Minimally invasive: little preparation of the tooth surface
• Noticeable change in appearance
• Short clinic time (3-4 sessions)
• Colour and shape that last
• Natural appearance

• Sensitivity during treatment (because of the reshaping) and for 2-4 weeks after bonding
• You need to be careful when biting hard foods, such as apples