Porcelain Veneers

Conventional feldspathic or layered porcelain veneers do the same job as E-max at a lower price, with slightly less translucency. That opacity is occasionally an advantage: a tooth that is badly discoloured, or one that has darkened after a root canal, is easier to mask.

How it's done

1. 01

   Assessment

   The surgeon checks whether the discolouration can be masked at the thickness available, or whether a crown is the more predictable answer.

2. 02

   Preparation

   A thin layer is removed from the front surface, comparable to E-max preparation.

3. 03

   Temporaries

   Provisional veneers protect the prepared teeth and let you judge the shape.

4. 04

   Fabrication

   The lab builds the veneer up in layers of porcelain, firing between each.

5. 05

   Bonding

   Final try-in for shade and fit, then resin bonding.

Who it suits

People wanting the veneer result at a lower cost per tooth, and cases where masking a dark tooth matters more than maximum translucency.

Where it falls short

Slightly less lifelike than E-max under direct light. Same fracture risk if you grind and don't wear a guard.

Recovery

Similar to E-max — short-lived sensitivity, no downtime.