Veneers are one of the fastest and most reliable ways to achieve your dream smile. As recognised experts in aesthetic dentistry, we use various types of veneers to deliver the desired results for our patients. We will happily explain in a personal consultation how we apply veneers in Regensburg and what the treatment involves. Contact us today by phone or conveniently online.

What are Veneers?

Veneers are thin ceramic coverings or modifications from plastic-ceramic mixtures applied to natural teeth or implants. Initially developed for Hollywood stars, they help our patients today to achieve their desired smile. Your dentists in Regensburg, with their extensive experience in aesthetic dentistry, can perform this treatment method with a high success rate and the best possible results, giving you the confidence that you are in good hands.

What Types of Veneers Do We Offer?

In addition to conventional veneers, we provide a range of options, including non-prep veneers and immediate veneers (veneers-to-go). There are several other types of veneers to choose from. You can find an overview and more detailed description of the different kinds of veneers here. Your dentists in Regensburg offer all the mentioned treatment forms, but we most frequently recommend conventional or composite veneers. Apart from the quality, the price range is essential in the selection. Composite veneers, or veneers-to-go, are a cheaper alternative of equal quality. We also offer so-called flowable veneers, where the liquid composite is injected into a type of mould.

What is the Difference Between Conventional and Composite Veneers?

The material and preparation are the major differences between conventional and composite veneers. Suppose veneers should close gaps or correct significant imperfections. In that case, conventional veneers are used, with pre-fabricated ceramic coverings glued on. This option requires removing a thin layer of the treated teeth. For composite veneers, or "immediate veneers," no abrasion of the teeth is necessary, as the base material is processed directly in the mouth and shaped accordingly. However, this treatment cannot be used for patients with more complex requirements.

Bleaching and Veneers

It is often advisable to bleach the teeth that will not be covered with veneers before the application to ensure that the new veneers smoothly blend with the natural teeth or that the underlying teeth do not shine through. Bleaching should be done about a week before the actual application of the veneers, allowing the tooth surface to recover before the procedure.

How is Treatment with Conventional Veneers Conducted?

In an initial free consultation, the dentist identifies the patient's wishes, specifies how many teeth veneers will cover, and decides on the appropriate treatment method. Costs only incur when a concrete plan is made. This is done in our practice using the exclusive planning tool "Digital Smile Design. This planning software allows us to precisely depict your teeth' length, width, and shape before treatment begins. First, the dentist thoroughly cleans the patient's teeth and removes deposits such as tartar or plaque. Then, a thin layer (< 1 mm) is removed from the treated teeth. This procedure is done under local anaesthesia and is necessary to attach the ceramic coverings securely. A dental technician in our in-house laboratory creates the required coverings based on the patient's wishes and the dentist's specifications. In the penultimate step, the veneers are applied to the prepared teeth using a unique two-component adhesive that hardens under blue light. The dentist then makes final adjustments and presents the results to the patient. This process usually takes about 30 minutes per tooth. Our patients can eat and drink immediately after the veneers are applied. The dentist checks the coverings and the patient's satisfaction at a follow-up appointment.

How is Treatment with Composite Veneers (Veneers-to-Go) Conducted?

In an initial consultation, the dentist discusses with the patient whether treatment with composite veneers is sensible and possible. This depends on the patient's wishes and the complexity of the treatment. Planning and preliminary discussions run parallel to conventional veneers, with the difference that composite veneers do not require ceramic coverings to be made in a laboratory. Composite veneers are a minimally invasive procedure where the dentist applies the composite material directly to the unprepared tooth. The colour matches the surrounding teeth as closely as possible.

Veneers: What Are the Advantages?

Conventional coverings generally last over a decade, often even longer. The same applies to composite veneers. Applying veneers is a proven and safe procedure that does not increase the risk of any diseases when performed by professionals. The materials used are also well tolerated in most cases. You can read a detailed history of the development of ceramic coverings in aesthetic dentistry here. If you have any further questions about the use of veneers, your dentists in Regensburg are happy to help. Schedule a free consultation today via our online contact form.