What is the difference between Direct Resin Veneers and Porcelain Veneers?

Resin Veneers

  • They have a low cost.
  • They are elaborated in one or maximum two consecutive appointments.
  • They last approximately 8 to 10 years.
  • They require maintenance at least once a year to polish and shine again.
  • They can change color.
  • Durability: 5-7 years

Porcelain Veneers

  • They are made in two appointments and take 5 to 8 business days to install.
  • They do not lose their shine.
  • They don't need much maintenance, just a dental cleaning at least once a year.
  • The colour is uniform and permanent.
  • They are stable, there is no shrinkage.
  • They do not stain.
  • They do not contain bubbles or pores inside.
  • They cannot be repaired, in case a veneer breaks it needs to be redone, which can take a couple of days.
  • They last approximately 12 to 15 years.

What materials are used in a Smile Design?

  • Resin veneers.
  • Porcelain veneers (Veneers).
  • Dental Contact Lenses (Lumineer).
  • Crowns in Porcelain or Ceramic (Crown).
  • Dental Implants.

How long does it take to perform a Smile Design?

The time required for a smile design varies depending on the material used, when it comes to direct resin veneers, it takes only a morning or afternoon; but if materials such as porcelain or ceramic (dental contact lenses, Lumineers, Veneers or porcelain crowns) are used, the treatment can take up to a week. In more complex cases, such as when Smile Design is performed on dental implants, it can take up to two weeks.

A change of smile is a change of life

Treatments such as smile design are handled, where aspects such as the shape, colour and size of the teeth are corrected to enhance the harmony and beauty of the smile. All this taking into account the relationship of the teeth with the lips, gums and the rest of the face.

We have at our disposal a qualified team of specialists in Dental Aesthetics. Therefore, we carry out different aesthetic treatments such as ceramic lenses, direct and indirect resin veneers, ceramic lenses, porcelain veneers and all the restorations that allow us to give a true beauty and natural harmony to the teeth.

The aim of the smile design is to have functional and natural healthy teeth but looking aesthetic.