Veneers

Veneers

Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material, which are bonded to the front of the teeth. This procedure can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth often mentioned in regard to the „Hollywood smile“. Porcelain veneers are placed to mask discolorations, to brighten teeth, and to improve a smile. Highly resistant to permanent staining due to coffee, tea, or even cigarette smoking, the wafer-thin porcelain veneers can achieve a tenacious bond to the tooth, resulting in an esthetically pleasing naturalness that is unsurpassed by other restorative options. Usually, about a half a millimeter of the tooth is milled, which may require a local anesthetic.

The best quality veneers are Empress IPS (Ivoclar) and of course the Procera Veneer (NobelBiocare). The latest trend is the no-prep veneer that are made without milling the tooth at all.