Veneers and crowns frequently asked questions
Patient answers about materials, tooth preparation, alternatives, cost and maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
Can I select the material without a consultation?
No. The choice depends on tooth condition, bite, the aesthetic task and diagnostics.
Can the exact price be known immediately?
Cost depends on tooth count, material, preparation, laboratory work and the treatment plan.
Do teeth always need preparation?
The amount of preparation depends on tooth condition and the selected restoration.
What are the alternatives to veneers?
Depending on the situation, whitening, direct restoration, orthodontics or a crown may be compared.
Is a temporary restoration needed?
This depends on the plan and preparation. The clinician should explain the stages.
How does maintenance change?
The clinician explains home hygiene, professional cleaning and review frequency individually.
How do I know whether a restoration is needed at all?
The clinician first defines the task: changing shade or shape, restoring a damaged tooth, replacing an old restoration or correcting tooth position. Whitening, orthodontics or a direct restoration may sometimes address the concern without a veneer or crown.
Why can the same material have different prices?
The total depends on tooth count, preparation complexity, diagnostics, temporary restorations, laboratory work and any preliminary care. Ask for a staged estimate and clarify what the quoted price includes and excludes.
What should be agreed before the restoration is made?
Discuss shape, shade, the visible smile zone, bite and the result you expect. Photography and a trial design can support communication, but the final decision must also reflect tooth condition and a safe amount of preparation.
When should I contact the clinic after fitting?
Arrange a review if the bite feels different, discomfort persists, hygiene becomes difficult or the restoration is damaged. Do not attempt to file, glue or adjust a veneer or crown yourself.