Порцеланске круне и фасете

A crown covers the entire tooth and is used when significant structural restoration is needed, such as after root canal treatment or for badly damaged teeth. A veneer covers only the front surface and is primarily an aesthetic treatment for healthy teeth that need cosmetic improvement. Your dentist will recommend the appropriate option based on your tooth's condition and your goals.

With proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits, porcelain crowns typically last 15-20 years, and many last much longer. Veneers have similar longevity, though the bonding adhesive may eventually need attention. Avoiding habits like ice-chewing, nail-biting, or using teeth to open packages will help maximise their lifespan.

Premium porcelain veneers crafted from materials like IPS e.max are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. The ceramic replicates the translucency, depth, and light-handling characteristics of real enamel. At BestDent, our ceramists hand-layer each veneer to match your individual tooth characteristics, creating results that look completely natural.

Tooth preparation is performed under local anaesthesia, so you feel no pain during the procedure. Some patients experience mild sensitivity in the days following preparation, which typically resolves quickly. Veneer preparation involves less tooth reduction than crowns, so sensitivity tends to be minimal.

Veneers can effectively correct the appearance of mildly crooked, rotated, or overlapping teeth without orthodontic treatment. However, for significant misalignment, orthodontic correction followed by veneers may produce a better long-term result. Your BestDent dentist will assess whether veneers alone can achieve the smile you want.

High-quality porcelain veneers are highly resistant to staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and other common culprits. The glazed ceramic surface repels stains far better than natural enamel. However, the composite bonding at the veneer margins can discolour over time, which is why regular professional cleaning is recommended.

A typical smile makeover involves 6-10 upper veneers, covering the teeth visible when you smile. Some patients also choose 4-6 lower veneers for a complete transformation. The exact number depends on your smile line, facial symmetry, and aesthetic goals, all of which are determined during your Digital Smile Design consultation.

Zirconia crowns are made from a type of ceramic that is exceptionally strong, making them ideal for back teeth and bridges. Traditional porcelain (like IPS e.max) offers superior aesthetics and translucency, making it the preferred choice for front teeth. At BestDent, we often combine both: zirconia frameworks with hand-layered porcelain for the best of both worlds.

Absolutely. Replacing old porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns with modern all-ceramic restorations is one of the most common procedures we perform. The new crowns eliminate the dark metal line at the gum margin, improve aesthetics, and are fully biocompatible. The replacement process follows the same steps as a new crown.

Standard treatment requires two main appointments over 7-10 days: one for preparation and impressions, and one for final bonding. International patients at BestDent typically plan a single trip of 7-10 days to complete the entire process. Emergency or single-tooth cases may qualify for same-day crowns using chairside milling technology.