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Composite veneers, are a way of improving the aesthetics of your teeth and smile.

They are used to change the shape and/or colour of teeth in a very conservative way, with minimal intervention to the natural teeth.

Composite veneers are usually made by the dentist in the office, during a single appointment.

With composite veneers we can:

  • close the gaps between teeth,
  • improve the shape of small, tapered teeth, teeth that do not have correct anatomy
  • correct small tooth fractures
  • correct the non-ideal inclination of teeth; and
  • permanently change the colour of teeth

We slightly modify the surface of the tooth and treat it with an etching material and an adhesive resin.

Immediately afterwards, we apply composite resin to the tooth in layers and polymerise it with a special light to harden it.

The composite is then shaped and polished until the desired result is achieved.

Composite veneers are less expensive than porcelain veneers and offer immediate results.

Gallery

See photos of cases treated at our clinic.

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After

His smile was improved with 4 composite veneers.

The results are immediate and can be achieved in a single appointment, without having to prepare the natural teeth.

Before

The aesthetic problem that concerned our patient, was the gap between the two anterior teeth and the fact that the lateral insicors were shorter than the central incisors.

After

The composite veneers were completed in a single appointment. Color stability depends largely on the final gloss we give to the composite, in the final stage of treatment.

Before

The natural teeth had beautiful features that we wanted to preserve, so as not to change the character of the patient’s smile.

Teeth with gaps and correction with composite veneers
After

The end result improved his smile.

The teeth were restored in size and acquired a natural anatomy.

Δόντια με κενά μετά την θεραπεία με όψεις ρητίνης / DentArtistry
Before

Our patient had many gaps between his teeth, both in the upper and lower jaw.

The large number of teeth we had to work on and the increased cost of treatment led the patient to choose composite veneers to restore the aesthetic problem he was facing.

Δόντια με κενά μετά την θεραπεία με όψεις ρητίνης / DentArtistry
After

We made 10 composite veneers for the upper teeth.

The teeth became wider without becoming too wide. At the same time, they acquired a normal shape.

Όψεις ρητίνης σε άνω πρόσθια δόντια/ DentArtistry
Before

The composite must be carefully placed on the teeth so that they do not become too large.

The composite must also be placed under the gum in a special way to avoid inflammation later on.

Όψεις ρητίνης σε άνω πρόσθια δόντια/ DentArtistry
Composite bonding to close multiple gaps between upper teeth
After

The composite is added carefully to maintain the shape of the teeth and improve the relationship between them.

Before

When the size of the natural teeth is small compared to the size of the jaw, the teeth have gaps between them.

For the lady in the photo, the problem was in the teeth in the lower jaw, which were visible when she spoke and caused her concern.

After

Here the addition of composite resin, was done on the mandibular canine

Before

We have to choose the right tooth to add the composite, to improve its shape and close the gap with the neighbouring tooth.

After

The addition of composite resin must allow for tooth and gum hygiene so that the result is long-lasting.

Before

If the gap between the teeth is large, the composite is placed on both teeth adjacent to the gap to achieve a natural-looking result.

Closing gaps between teeth in the lower jaw
After

The teeth have not been ground to achieve the final result.

The length of the lateral incisors is determined by the occlusion of the lower teeth.

Composite restorations must not interfere with the normal movement of the jaw in order to be durable over time.

Before

The teeth were small in relation to the size of the jaw and were not fully erupted.

In addition to the gaps that needed to be closed, the patient wanted to increase the length of the lateral incisors.

After

After treatment with composite resin veneers

Before

Before treatment with composite resin veneers

Composite veneers on 4 anterior teeth
After

We fabricated 4 composite resin veneers on the anterior teeth after removing all the old resin work.

Before

The gentleman in the photo had many composite restorations previously made by another dentist.

The composite had discoloured, broken in many places and the central incisors had lost their dominance in his smile.

After

The composite resin veneers, which we made in a single appointment at the clinic, gave the correct size to the central incisors and improved the shape of the teeth.

Before

The teeth with the old composite restorations.

Replacing old fillings with composite veneers
After

We made 2 composite resin veneers, one on the tooth with the fracture and the other on the adjacent tooth, to close the gap and to correct the position of the tooth.

Before

The patient had fractured a central incisor in childhood and had an old restoration that was affecting her smile.

After

After restoration with 2 composite resin veneers

2 όψεις σύνθετης ρητίνης σε κεντρικούς τομείς- DentArtistry
Before

Before restoration with 2 composite resin veneers

2 όψεις σύνθετης ρητίνης σε κεντρικούς τομείς- DentArtistry
Improving the shape of teeth and replacing old restorations
After

With 4 composite veneers on the anterior teeth, we closed the gaps and changed the shape of the canines making them  look more like lateral insicors.

The colour of the teeth was kept the same as her natural colour, because she was a smoker.

Before

The patient in the photo was born with congenitally missing lateral incisors.

The lack of teeth resulted in gaps between the rest of the anterior teeth, while the canines had moved in the spot of lateral incisors. Her canines were very pointed and this played a significant part in the appearance of her smile.

After

Composite veneers can also be used to correct decayed teeth before changing their shape.

Before

The left canine, was heavily decayed before treatment

Congenitally missing lateral incisors and their correction with composite veneers
After

With 6 composite veneers, the smile improved significantly,

Some teeth needed shape correction before composite veneers in order to fit into the dental arch, while some teeth that were more inward than others, such as the canines, did not need any preparation at all

Before

Crooked, decayed teeth create a problematic image in the patient’s smile.

Ideally, the patient would need orthodontic treatment. However, she did not want this and composite veneers were a good alternative.

After

Caries treatment, precedes any aesthetic improvement to the teeth.

Cavities are treated and then covered with composite veneers, to improve their shape.

Before

Apart from being crowded, some teeth were also decayed.

Treatment of crowded teeth with composite veneers
After

By closing the gap with segmental resin veneers, the character of the smile was preserved without altering the characteristics of the teeth on which they were placed.

Before

The gap between the central incisors characterizes a smile and in some cases our patients dislike it.

After

Space between central incisors after restoration

Before

Space between central incisors, before restoration

Gap closure between central incisors with composite resin veneers
Questions
  1. In how many teeth should I put composite veneers?

    As many as needed.

    If only one tooth is broken or needs correction of its position, we can only work on that tooth.

    If the change you need is on more than one tooth, the number of teeth we work on will increase.

    You do not need to apply composite to all teeth to get a consistent result.

    As dentists, we need to have the skills to integrate resin restorations into your mouth without covering all your teeth with resin.

  2. What are the advantages of composite veneers?

    Composite veneers are made in a single appointment, the method is minimally invasive to the teeth, offers immediate results and is cost effective.

  3. What are the disadvantages of composite veneers?

    Composite is a porous material.

    It may discolour over time, altering the original effect.

    The longevity of the result will depend on the care provided by the dentist with regular polishing.

    The success of composite veneers depends largely on the skill of the dentist.

  4. Why should I choose composite veneers over porcelain veneers?

    Because they are more affordable and the treatment will be completed faster.

  5. Why should I choose porcelain veneers over composite veneers?

    Because they are made of higher quality materials and will last longer. In most cases, porcelain veneers offer a superior aesthetic outcome.

  6. How many years do composite veneers last?

    It depends on your habits.

    If you smoke or drink a lot of coffee or tea, they may change colour.

    You should visit your dentist regularly to have them cleaned and polished.

    This will help them last longer.

  7. Will composite veneers make my teeth white and big?

    No. We can make your teeth very white if you want to, but the closer we stay to your natural tooth colour and the less composite we put on your teeth, the less people will notice that you have made this change.

  8. Will I be able to floss, with composite veneers?

    Yes, when the veneers are completed, the floss should slide between your teeth with ease

Videos
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Composite veneers
Straight teeth, with composite veneers