Composite Veneer

A composite veneer improves the look of a front tooth by applying tooth-coloured resin directly to its surface and sculpting it by hand in one appointment. ASP Stomatologia offers composite veneers as a more affordable, same-day alternative to porcelain for reshaping chipped, worn or slightly uneven teeth or masking minor discolouration. Because little or no enamel is usually removed, it is a conservative way to refine a smile.

A composite veneer is a direct cosmetic treatment in which the dentist bonds and sculpts a tooth-coloured composite resin onto the front of a tooth to improve its shape, edge or colour. Unlike a porcelain veneer, which is made in a laboratory and fitted at a later visit, a composite veneer is built up freehand on the tooth and finished in a single appointment, making it a faster and more economical option. At ASP Stomatologia the tooth surface is prepared and the resin is applied in layers, shaped to the desired form, hardened with a curing light and then polished to a natural-looking finish that blends with the neighbouring teeth. Composite veneers are well suited to repairing small chips and worn edges, closing minor gaps, lengthening short teeth and disguising localised discolouration, and they are often chosen by patients who want a noticeable improvement at a lower cost or who prefer a more reversible approach, since typically very little tooth structure is removed. The trade-off compared with porcelain is that composite is somewhat less hard-wearing and can pick up staining over the years, so it may need occasional polishing or repair; however, because it is added directly, small adjustments and touch-ups are usually straightforward. The dentist will discuss what composite can realistically achieve for your particular teeth and how it compares with porcelain veneers, so you can weigh appearance, longevity and budget. As with all cosmetic work, healthy underlying teeth and gums are a prerequisite, and the plan is agreed with you before treatment begins.