Porcelain Veneer (Non-Invasive)

Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of the teeth to improve their shape, colour and alignment. Exacto Clinic offers non-invasive feldspathic veneers that conserve natural tooth structure, as well as full-ceramic e.max veneers, for patients wanting to refine a smile. Each veneer is custom-made with the clinic's laboratory to suit the patient's facial features, with composite bonding available as a more affordable option.

Veneers are wafer-thin facings, most often made of porcelain, that are bonded to the visible surface of a tooth to change its colour, shape, length or position within the smile. They are typically used to address discoloured, chipped, worn or slightly irregular front teeth, or to close small gaps. Exacto Clinic emphasises a non-invasive, high-aesthetic feldspathic veneer that requires little or no removal of natural tooth tissue, preserving as much of the underlying tooth as possible; full-ceramic e.max or LAVA veneers and crowns are also offered where greater strength or coverage is needed. Treatment usually begins with smile planning and shade selection, after which impressions or a digital scan are sent to the laboratory to craft each veneer individually to harmonise with the patient's other teeth and facial proportions. At a later visit the veneers are bonded into place and the bite is checked and refined. Because thin feldspathic veneers conserve enamel, they can be a conservative way to enhance a smile, while composite bonding using a flow-injection technique offers a lower-cost, same-day alternative for suitable cases. Longevity is associated with good hygiene and avoiding habits such as biting hard objects or grinding without a night guard. The dentist will discuss whether veneers, bonding or crowns best suit the individual case, along with the number of teeth, the materials and the total cost, at a planning appointment.