Porcelain Veneer

A porcelain veneer is a thin, custom ceramic shell bonded to the front of a tooth to improve its colour, shape or alignment. Ddent makes veneers in a tooth-coloured porcelain that resists staining and reflects light naturally, for patients wanting to refine the appearance of visible teeth. The tooth surface is lightly prepared, an impression taken, and the finished veneer bonded at a later visit; a lower-cost composite veneer option is available for smaller changes.

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin ceramic facings bonded to the visible surface of the front teeth to address discolouration that does not respond to whitening, chips, worn edges, small gaps or minor irregularities in shape and alignment. Because porcelain is translucent and holds its colour well, veneers can produce a natural-looking, stain-resistant result, and they are often used across the smile line to create an even, harmonious appearance. At Ddent the treatment starts with a discussion of the desired outcome and an assessment of whether veneers are the right approach. A small amount of enamel is usually removed from the front of each tooth to make room for the veneer and ensure it sits flush, after which an impression or digital scan is taken for the laboratory; a temporary veneer may protect the tooth in the meantime. At the bonding visit the fit, shade and shape are checked before the veneer is permanently cemented and polished. Veneers are best suited to teeth that are otherwise healthy, and they are typically planned alongside any needed treatment of decay or gum disease first. For patients wanting a smaller or more reversible change, or a lower cost, the centre also offers composite veneers sculpted directly onto the tooth in a single visit. The number of veneers, the material and the expected result are agreed at consultation, where suitability and care of the veneers afterwards are explained.