Porcelain Veneer

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of dental ceramic that are bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth to change their appearance — improving colour, closing small gaps, reshaping worn or uneven edges and creating a more harmonious smile. Because they are made from porcelain, they reflect light in a way that closely mimics natural enamel and resist staining well. At Royal Dent veneers are planned and placed by prosthodontists as part of an aesthetic…

Treatment usually starts with a consultation to discuss the desired look, followed by minimal preparation of the tooth surfaces, impressions or digital scans, and fabrication of the veneers before they are bonded into place and refined. Veneers are best suited to teeth that are fundamentally healthy but cosmetically compromised; where there is significant decay or large old fillings, a crown may be more appropriate, and the prosthodontist will advise…