Porcelain Veneer

A thin, custom porcelain shell bonded to the front of a tooth to improve its colour, shape or alignment, used to refine the look of the smile line. At CIISE porcelain veneers are made in a laboratory for a durable, stain-resistant and natural finish, while a lower-cost composite veneer shaped directly on the tooth is offered for smaller corrections. Veneers suit adults wanting to address discoloured, chipped, worn or slightly uneven front teeth.

A veneer is a thin facing applied to the visible surface of a front tooth to change its appearance — improving colour, masking chips or wear, closing small gaps or making slightly irregular teeth look more even and aligned. Porcelain veneers are individually crafted in a dental laboratory from impressions or digital scans, which gives a strong, stain-resistant restoration with a lifelike translucency that mimics natural enamel. At CIISE the process starts by discussing the look you want and assessing whether veneers are the right approach. A small amount of enamel is usually prepared so the veneer sits flush, an impression or scan is taken, and the veneers are bonded firmly into place at a later visit; several teeth across the smile line are often treated together for an even result. For more limited changes, or as a more affordable choice, the clinic also offers composite veneers, which are built up and sculpted directly onto the tooth in a single appointment using tooth-coloured resin. Veneers are cared for like natural teeth and benefit from avoiding habits such as biting nails or hard objects. Because preparing porcelain veneers can be irreversible, the dentist reviews your goals, tooth health and bite first and explains the options — including composite veneers and crowns — so the most suitable treatment is chosen. Final shade and shape are confirmed before bonding.