Careful planning and specialist expertise for natural-looking veneers
Veneers can modify the colour, shape, proportions and, within certain limits, the apparent position of teeth. Choosing an aesthetic dental treatment is a personal decision, so careful diagnosis and planning are essential. Unlike teeth whitening, veneers can address several aspects of the visible tooth surface at the same time.
As with any finely crafted restoration, small details in shape, surface texture and colour influence the overall result. Our aim is to plan veneers that fit the face, lips and existing dentition, while preserving healthy tooth structure wherever possible. The result should look individual and natural rather than artificial or standardised.
Veneer Case – Treatment Example
Because of an eruption disturbance, the patient presented with swollen gums. The crown length-to-width ratio made the teeth appear short and square. She was also concerned about the spaces between the teeth.
3D planning for careful preparation of the procedure
Veneer planning begins digitally. Intraoral 3D scans, high-resolution images and, where appropriate, a facial scan provide the basis for evaluating tooth position, proportions and the relationship between teeth, gums and lips.
These digital records allow the smile to be analysed virtually and the intended tooth position and proportions to be planned before treatment. This helps define the position and shape of the veneers with greater precision.
Each veneer is planned in relation to the surrounding anatomy, including the gum line, lip contour and neighbouring teeth. The aim is a result that integrates naturally with the individual smile rather than following a standardised template.
Gum contouring helps create the framework
Careful gum contouring can help create balanced tooth proportions and a harmonious frame for the smile. If the gum line is uneven or positioned too high or low in relation to individual teeth, the teeth may appear disproportionate.
Gum contouring aims to reshape the gingival margin in a controlled way to create a more balanced framework around the teeth.
Balanced tooth proportions can improve the appearance of the smile and, when clinically appropriate, help create contours that are easier to keep clean.
The extent of any gum correction is planned individually, with attention to aesthetics, periodontal health and the long-term maintainability of the result.
Specialist expertise makes the difference
Our minimally invasive preparation approach aims to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible while creating the space needed for a precise veneer fit. Careful planning helps balance aesthetics, function and conservation of tooth substance – for a result designed to look natural and individual.
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The final result
Digital planning and dental craftsmanship complement one another. Digital records support precise analysis, planning and communication, while clinical judgement and careful technical execution remain decisive for the final result. The aim is to preserve healthy tooth structure wherever possible and create veneers that integrate naturally with the smile. Digital workflows can make treatment planning more transparent and, in many cases, more comfortable for patients. Whether tooth preparation is required, and how extensive it needs to be, depends on the individual starting situation and treatment goal.