Composite And Porcelain Veneers

Material: Made from thin shells of porcelain and closely mimic the appearance of natural teeth.

Appearance: These are known for their translucency and ability to reflect light similarly to natural teeth.

Durability: These are highly durable and resistant to staining.

Colour Stability: These maintain their colour over time, ensuring a consistently bright and natural-looking smile.

Customisation: These are custom-made for each patient and are tailored to match your desired shape and colour.

Material: These are made from a tooth-coloured composite resin material.

Application: They can often be applied in a single dental visit, as the material is shaped directly onto your teeth.

Cost: They’re generally more budget-friendly than porcelain veneers.

Repairability: These are more susceptible to chipping or staining compared to porcelain. However, any damage can be easily repaired.

Versatility: They offer versatility in terms of colour adjustments and alterations. This provides flexibility in achieving desired aesthetics.

A consultation between yourself and the dentist is needed first. This is where aesthetic goals are discussed, and a clinical examination of the teeth is conducted. This examination includes an oral health assessment, x-rays or impressions, and a customised treatment plan to address specific changes in your tooth shape, colour, and alignment.

Following the initial consultation, is the preparation phase. During this stage, a small amount of your tooth(usually less than a millimeter) is carefully removed from the front surface h to create space for the veneers. We then take impressions or moulds of the prepared teeth to serve as the foundation for crafting custom veneers in our dental laboratory. Our dentist then places the temporary veneers on your teeth to protect them and provide a visual preview of the final results while the permanent veneers are being made.

The final stage is the bonding process. This involves the evaluation of the fit, colour, and overall aesthetics of the custom veneers before they are permanently attached to your teeth. Your tooth surface is then etched to create a slightly rough texture to better allow for a strong bond between the tooth and the veneer. Our dentist applies dental cement to the back of the veneer and then carefully places it onto the prepared tooth. A special light is used to activate the cement to ensure a secure bond. After curing, we trim off any excess material, and make the necessary adjustments to achieve an optimal bite and appearance.