Porcelain Veneer

A thin porcelain shell bonded to the front of a tooth to improve its colour, shape, size or alignment, used to create a brighter, more even smile. Porcelain veneers resist staining and reflect light like natural enamel. Dental Corner plans veneer cases with digital smile design so the result can be previewed, and also offers more affordable composite veneers applied directly in a single visit.

A veneer is a thin facing — in this case made of porcelain — that is bonded to the visible surface of a tooth to change its appearance. Veneers are used to close small gaps, lengthen worn or short teeth, mask discolouration that does not respond to whitening, and create a more uniform smile line. Porcelain is favoured for its lifelike translucency and its resistance to staining from coffee, tea and wine. At Dental Corner a veneer case begins with a smile assessment and, where helpful, digital smile design to preview the proposed shape and proportions before any treatment. A minimal amount of enamel is usually prepared from the front of the tooth, an impression is taken, and the custom porcelain veneers are fabricated in the laboratory before being bonded into place and refined for fit and colour. For patients wanting a lower-cost or more reversible option, composite veneers can be sculpted directly onto the teeth in a single visit using tooth-coloured resin. Veneers suit adults whose teeth are sound but cosmetically compromised by colour, shape, minor crowding or spacing; they are not a treatment for active decay or gum disease, which are addressed first. The dentist discusses whether porcelain or composite, and how many teeth, will best achieve the look you want, and explains the care needed to keep veneers looking their best.