Ceramic Veneer

Ceramic veneers at LK Stomatologie are thin, laboratory-made porcelain shells bonded to the front surface of teeth to correct discolouration, chips, small gaps, worn edges or mildly irregular shapes — at 12,700 Kč per tooth, a fraction of typical Western European veneer fees. Because veneers require only minimal preparation of the enamel surface, they preserve far more healthy tooth structure than crowns while delivering a durable, stain-resistant aesthetic result. Veneers are often planned after orthodontic alignment and whitening as the finishing stage of a smile makeover, and the clinic's in-house orthodontists and prosthetic dentists can sequence all three under one roof.

A veneer is a 0.3–0.7 mm shell of dental ceramic bonded to the visible front surface of a tooth. It changes the tooth's colour, shape, length and surface texture permanently and predictably — making veneers the definitive solution for aesthetic problems that whitening and orthodontics cannot fully address: tetracycline or fluorosis discolouration, enamel defects, chipped or worn incisal edges, small persistent gaps, and minor shape irregularities. **Veneer versus crown:** A crown wraps the entire tooth and requires removing substantial structure on all sides; a veneer involves only conservative reduction of the front enamel surface (sometimes almost none). For intact teeth with purely aesthetic concerns, a veneer is the far more tissue-preserving choice — and preserving enamel is what keeps teeth strong for decades. **The process at LK Stomatologie:** (1) Consultation and smile planning — the dentist assesses which teeth need veneers, agrees the target shade and shape, and provides a written price plan (12,700 Kč per veneer). (2) Preparation — a thin layer of enamel is reduced under local anaesthesia and an impression or digital scan is taken; temporary veneers protect the prepared surfaces. (3) Laboratory fabrication — a dental technician builds each veneer in layered ceramic, individually characterised for translucency. (4) Try-in and bonding — the veneers are checked for fit, shade and bite, then adhesively bonded with composite cement under dry-field conditions; the bond to enamel is exceptionally strong and the finished veneer is highly stain-resistant. **Sequencing within a smile makeover:** Whitening should precede veneers, since ceramic does not whiten — the veneer shade is matched to the post-whitening tooth colour. Where teeth are noticeably crooked, the clinic's orthodontists may recommend aligning first with Spark or Invisalign clear aligners so veneers can be thinner and less invasive. **Longevity and care:** Well-bonded ceramic veneers typically last 10–15 years. Avoid biting hard objects (ice, pens, nut shells) with veneered teeth; a night guard is advisable for patients who grind. Normal brushing, interdental cleaning and regular hygiene visits are all that maintenance requires.