Ceramic Veneers

Ceramic veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain shells bonded to the front of the teeth to transform their colour, shape and alignment for a natural, durable smile. At ArtiSmile veneers are usually planned with a digital smile design and mock-up so you can preview the result before any treatment begins. Porcelain resists staining and mimics the light-reflecting quality of natural enamel, making veneers a long-lasting cosmetic option.

Ceramic veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain, individually crafted for each tooth and bonded to the front surface to improve the appearance of a smile. They can brighten discoloured teeth that do not respond to whitening, correct chips and wear, close gaps, and create a more even, harmonious shape and alignment. Because they are made of porcelain, veneers resist staining well and reflect light much like natural enamel, which is what gives a well-made set its lifelike appearance. At ArtiSmile the process generally begins with a digital smile design and a mock-up, so the proposed shape and proportions can be previewed and agreed before anything is done to the teeth — an approach that helps ensure the final result matches your expectations. A small amount of enamel is usually prepared to make room for the veneer, impressions or digital scans are taken, and the porcelain veneers are made to the agreed design before being bonded into place at a later visit, with temporary veneers worn in between where needed. The clinic's attention to the gums is relevant here too: healthy gum margins are important for a clean, natural-looking veneer edge, and the periodontology focus supports that. Veneers are a long-term commitment because the prepared tooth will always need a covering, so the dentist will discuss whether veneers, composite bonding or crowns best suit your case. With good hygiene and care, ceramic veneers can last many years; biting hard objects should be avoided to protect them.