Composite Veneers
Enhance Your Smile With Composite Veneers in Melbourne
This treatment can also be called composite veneers if dentists are using this technique as an alternative to porcelain veneers. The ability for the dentist to produce aesthetically demanding results with dental bonding is critically determined by the quality of the bonding material used and the craftsmanship of the dentist placing the material.
Composite Veneers vs Porcelain Veneers
Composite Veneers
- Durability: 5-7 years
- Strength: More susceptible to chip
- Colour consistency: Susceptible to staining
- Aesthetics: Good to excellent depending on the clinician & case difficulty
- Treatment visits: Usually 1 visit same day procedure
- Cost: Affordable with short to moderate term options
Porcelain Veneers
- Durability: 10+ years
- Strength: Less susceptible to chip
- Colour consistency: Does not stain
- Aesthetics: Excellent as they are custom made by a master ceramist to replicate natural teeth
- Treatment visits: 2-3 visits over 3-5 weeks
- Cost: Long term investment
Your Composite Veneers Journey
There are a few different techniques to do composite bonding depending on the complexity and the technical requirements of the job, and what we think can achieve the best composite veneer outcome.
Sometimes we fabricate a stent to guide our dentist with the procedure and build up your new smile freehand with much more accuracy, other times we heat up the composite and use an injection technique so the shape is as precise as possible. Nevertheless, here’s what you can expect when you decide to explore your composite bonding options with us.
Initial Consultation & Smile Design
Your first visit with us is to meet our cosmetic dentist, and make sure that composite veneers is the right choice for you. There are times where composite veneers may not be suitable to you as a long term solution, and a porcelain veneer is preferred.
Our dentist will go through all the options to make sure you choose the best solution for your new smile. Composite bonding can often be done freehand if the case is simple. If we need to make significant improvements in your smile, or if your aesthetic demand is high, we may need to take a 3D scan and create a Digital Smile Design prior to the procedure to ensure the outcome is as perfect as possible before you commit.
Composite Bonding
During this visit our cosmetic dentist will perform the composite bonding on the day. You will walk away with the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. The benefit of composite bonding is we can alter the shape of the result in the chair until you are happy. Depending on the number of bonding we are doing and the technique used, this visit could be anywhere between half an hour to a few hours long. You will be pampered with Netflix and Spotify to ensure your visit is as comfortable as possible.
Review
After the laboratory has created your aligners, your Invisalign dentist will ask you to come back to the clinic for your first aligners. This visit is typically 60-90 minutes in duration. It is also the longest appointment in your Invisalign journey.
You will return once every 2-3 months on average for a review appointment until your teeth are perfectly aligned. We also use Dental Monitoring which is an advanced AI app which will track your Invisalign progress on a weekly basis to ensure that your journey is as smooth as possible.
Cost of Composite Veneers
Our fees start from $3,900
The average cost in Melbourne for composite bonding or composite veneers can vary between $400 – $1,200 per tooth.
In general, the cost of composite veneers is around one third of porcelain veneers. However, prices will vary depending on factors such as the difficulty of the procedure and severity of the tooth damage.
Whether the bonding can be achieved with a single layer of composite or whether it needs multiple layers to re-create the tooth anatomy and many other factors. Please download our pricelist for a price guide, or get in touch with our team for a consultation.
Premium Composite Veneers in Brighton Melbourne
Many patients choose to travel across Melbourne to come to Lifestyle Smiles for their composite veneers. Handcrafting composite veneers and dental bonding is an art, and the results differ depending on which dentist you see.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us on 95931811 and one of our lovely receptionists will be happy to answer any enquiry you have.
Disclaimer: The material posted is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions about any dental and/or medical matter, you should consult your dentist, physician or other professional healthcare providers.
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