What is it?
Veneers are conservative-to-moderate preparations bonded on visible tooth surfaces for aesthetic change. Dr. RV Roshini plans veneer cases within a smile-design and prosthodontic framework.
Who needs it?
- Patients with front-tooth stains not responding to bleach
- Minor shape or gap concerns
- Worn incisal edges needing bonded ceramics
Symptoms
- Discoloured anterior teeth
- Small chips or uneven smile line
- Desire for uniform smile colour/shape
Causes
- Enamel defects
- Trauma chips
- Aesthetic dissatisfaction after orthodontics residual
Benefits
- Highly aesthetic ceramic optical properties
- Can be more conservative than full crowns in select teeth
- Coordinated smile design planning
Risks & considerations
- Irreversible enamel reduction in most protocols
- Chip risk with biting hard objects
- Replacement cost when ageing or damage occurs
Treatment process
- Smile analysis and mock-up
- Minimal preparation and impressions/scan
- Temporaries
- Bonding under isolation protocols
- Occlusion check and night-guard if needed
Recovery
Avoid hard biting on front teeth initially; sensitivity usually brief.
Duration
Typically 2–3 visits.
Cost (Bangalore indicative)
₹8,000 – ₹25,000+ per tooth by material. Indicative Bangalore ranges; confirm at consultation.
Indicative Bangalore ranges for planning only. Final fees confirmed after clinical examination.
Success & outcomes
Bonded ceramics perform well with hygienic margins and protective habits; grinding without a guard increases failure risk.
Frequently asked questions
Veneers or crowns?
Crowns wrap the tooth entirely and suit heavily damaged teeth. Veneers suit teeth with enough enamel for bonding. Dr. RV Roshini advises after structure review.
Related treatments
Medically reviewed by Dr. RV Roshini, MDS (Prosthodontics & Implantology). Last updated 2026-07-01. Educational references include publicly available guidance from organisations such as the Indian Dental Association (IDA) and American Dental Association (ADA) patient education materials—adapted for general understanding, not as case-specific advice.