Ceramic Veneer

A veneer is a thin ceramic shell bonded to the front of a tooth to improve its colour, shape, alignment or proportions, most often as part of a smile makeover. Dr Piosik Stomatologia plans veneer cases with Digital Smile Design and a trial mock-up so you can preview the result before any treatment. Each ceramic veneer is custom-made in the in-house laboratory and bonded by the dentist. Veneers are typically considered for the visible front teeth where appearance is the main concern.

Ceramic veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain facings bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth to change their appearance — lightening colour, closing small gaps, refining shape and improving the symmetry of a smile. Because they conserve more of the natural tooth than a crown, veneers are a popular aesthetic option for the visible front teeth, and several are often placed together to design a balanced smile. At Dr Piosik Stomatologia veneer treatment is planned carefully: Digital Smile Design and a diagnostic wax-up are used to design the intended result, and a mock-up can be tried in the mouth so you can see and approve the proposed shape and proportions before committing. Once the design is agreed, the teeth are minimally prepared as needed, a digital scan or impression is taken, and the veneers are crafted in the clinic's in-house laboratory for precise colour and form. Temporary veneers may be worn while the definitive ceramics are made. At the bonding appointment each veneer is checked for fit, shade and bite, then securely bonded. Veneers look most natural when the underlying teeth and gums are healthy, so any necessary hygiene or treatment is completed first, and the dentist will advise whether veneers, whitening or other approaches best suit your goals. Well-cared-for ceramic veneers are associated with lasting aesthetics; habits such as nail-biting or grinding can shorten their life, and a night guard may be recommended for patients who clench. The planning steps — wax-up, mock-up and digital design — are quoted separately so the cost of designing the smile is transparent.