Veneers: how much tooth has to go
A veneer is a thin shell bonded to the visible face of the tooth to change its shape, its colour or slight misalignment. The question that matters is not which material it is made of, but how much enamel has to come off to fit it.
Bonding to enamel governs everything
Enamel holds a bond for years; dentine does not hold it nearly as well. That single fact is why we stop the preparation at the enamel wherever the case allows — it is not only about saving tooth, it is what keeps the veneer in place a decade later.
If the problem is tooth position, orthodontics first saves considerably more tooth than cutting to disguise it.
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Minimal preparation
In many cases the enamel is barely touched.
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Approved before we start
Aesthetic trial in the mouth before any definitive preparation.
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Few appointments
The treatment is completed in a small number of visits.
At this clinic
Veneers at the Palma clinic
We design digitally, try the mock-up in the mouth and only then decide how much preparation is needed.
If the result the patient is after can be reached without veneers, that is what we propose.
- Tried in the mouth before any tooth is prepared.
- More conservative alternatives put forward first.
Real results
Cases treated in Palma de Mallorca
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Before and after
Real cases from patients at this clinic, published with their consent. Results depend on each case and cannot be generalised.
Who carries it out
The team performing porcelain veneers in Palma de Mallorca
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Paula Herranz
General y Prótesis
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about this treatment
01 How long do porcelain veneers last?
With correct hygiene and regular check-ups, the service life is long. The factor that shortens it most is uncontrolled bruxism: if you clench, a night guard is part of the treatment.
02 Do veneers look artificial?
Not when they are properly planned. Porcelain reproduces the translucency of enamel and the design starts from your facial proportions. What reads as artificial usually comes from a shade that is too uniform and a shape that is too symmetrical.
03 Does a lot of tooth have to be filed down?
We work with minimal preparation and, in selected cases, none at all. The less enamel we touch, the better the long-term prognosis.
04 Can I eat normally?
Yes. It is worth avoiding biting hard objects such as ice, or opening things with your teeth — the same as with natural teeth.
05 Can veneers be removed?
The bonding is adhesive and definitive. If one needs replacing in future, it is substituted with another. That is why the prior aesthetic trial matters so much: it is the moment to change your mind.
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First assessment
Request your porcelain veneers assessment in Palma de Mallorca
- We call you to understand your case before proposing anything.
- Diagnosis with digital planning and a fixed written quote.
- No obligation: if you do not need treatment, we will tell you.
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