Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of the teeth to improve their colour, shape and alignment. They can mask discolouration that whitening cannot, close small gaps, and reshape worn or uneven edges to refine a smile. Each veneer is custom-made in a laboratory to fit the individual tooth, and the practice also offers lower-cost composite veneers built directly onto the tooth. The dentist plans the look carefully so the result stays natural.

Porcelain veneers are slim, custom-made ceramic facings bonded to the visible surface of the front teeth to enhance their appearance. They are a versatile cosmetic option: they can lighten teeth that are intrinsically discoloured and do not respond to whitening, close minor spaces, correct small chips or worn edges, and improve the overall shape and symmetry of a smile. Because each veneer is crafted individually in a dental laboratory, the colour, translucency and form can be tailored to look natural alongside your other teeth. At Gabinety 51 treatment begins with planning the desired result, after which the dentist prepares the front of the teeth — usually removing only a thin layer of enamel to make room for the veneer — and takes impressions for the laboratory. The finished porcelain veneers are then bonded into place and refined for fit and bite. For patients who want a more affordable or less invasive option, the practice also offers composite veneers, which are built up directly on the tooth in a single appointment using tooth-coloured resin; these are quicker and cheaper but generally less hard-wearing and stain-resistant than porcelain over the long term. Veneers are best suited to healthy teeth where the main concern is appearance, and good oral hygiene helps them last; they are a commitment, since preparing the tooth is not reversible. The dentist will discuss whether veneers, composite bonding or an alternative such as whitening or a crown is the most appropriate way to achieve the look you want.