Veneers
that last.
Smiles that
transform.
A veneer is a precision ceramic shell bonded to the front of a tooth — correcting shape, colour, size, and symmetry in a single appointment. At Hassaan Dental Clinic, every veneer case begins with Digital Smile Design: you approve the planned shape and colour digitally — and via a physical mock-up — before a single tooth is prepared.
A veneer corrects
the surface. Not the whole tooth.
A veneer is a thin ceramic shell — typically 0.5mm to 0.8mm thick — bonded permanently to the front (labial) surface of a tooth. It replaces or masks the visible surface entirely, giving Dr. Haris precise control over the tooth's final colour, shape, length, and surface texture. Unlike a crown, a veneer covers only the front surface, leaving the bulk of the tooth intact. This makes veneers one of the most conservative aesthetic options available when tooth structure is otherwise sound.
The two ceramic materials used — feldspathic porcelain and zirconia — produce different results. Porcelain has a layered internal structure that transmits and scatters light similarly to natural enamel, producing exceptional translucency and depth of appearance. Zirconia is a monolithic oxide ceramic roughly three times stronger than porcelain, offering superior durability, resistance to fracture, and an outstanding lifespan — at slightly less light transmission depth than the finest porcelain. For patients who grind, clench, or have heavy bite loads, zirconia is the clinically appropriate choice.
A smile makeover coordinates veneers with any additional supporting treatments — teeth whitening (performed before shade matching), gum recontouring (to correct uneven gum levels before veneers are placed), orthodontics (to position teeth optimally before preparation), or implants (to replace missing teeth in the smile zone). Every component follows the same Digital Smile Design plan, approved by you before any irreversible step begins.
Veneers mask intrinsic staining (tetracycline, fluorosis, root-filled tooth discolouration) that whitening cannot reach. The shade is selected and approved by you before fabrication.
Short, worn, chipped, asymmetric, or peg-shaped teeth can be redesigned to ideal proportions — mapped to your facial structure via the DSD facial analysis protocol.
Minor gaps, diastemas, or slight rotation can be disguised by adjusting veneer shape — without orthodontics for mild cases. Significant misalignment is better corrected orthodontically first.
Veneers require far less preparation than crowns — only the labial (front) surface is reduced. The bulk of the tooth structure is preserved. Not suitable for teeth requiring full structural support.
Preparation and provisional placement in one appointment; final fitting and cementation at the second. CEREC zirconia veneers can be completed in a single day without laboratory wait.
Zirconia or porcelain —
what the clinical evidence says.
Both are excellent ceramic veneer materials. The right choice depends on your bite load, grinding habit, and aesthetic priorities — not on which name sounds more premium.
Veneers are the centrepiece.
The makeover is the full picture.
A smile makeover is a coordinated treatment plan — veneers supported by whitening, gum correction, orthodontics, or implants where needed. The DSD plan determines which treatments your case requires.
Where adjacent natural teeth are visible in the smile zone — whitening is always performed before veneer shade selection. The lighter the natural teeth, the lighter the veneer shade available. Never after.
Where gum levels are uneven, teeth appear short, or a "gummy smile" affects the smile line — gum recontouring is performed before veneer preparation. Gum tissue must heal to its final position before the veneer margin is set.
Placing veneers on badly positioned teeth requires excessive preparation angles — removing more enamel than necessary. Orthodontics first moves teeth to their ideal position, allowing minimal preparation and better long-term results.
The centrepiece of the makeover — ceramic shells designed per the approved DSD plan, prepared, and permanently bonded to achieve the previewed shape, colour, and symmetry. Zirconia PKR 20,000 / Porcelain PKR 10,000 per unit.
Teeth with large fillings, cracks, root canal treatment, or structural compromise need crowns rather than veneers — full coverage restoration providing structural support as well as aesthetic correction. Zirconia PKR 20,000 / Porcelain PKR 10,000.
Missing teeth in the smile zone are replaced with implants planned within the DSD framework — the implant crown is designed to match surrounding veneers in shape and shade for a seamless result. Conventional implant from PKR 95,000.
Deep intrinsic staining from antibiotic use — unresponsive to whitening. Veneers mask completely.
White spots and mottling from excess fluoride in development — corrected by veneer surface coverage.
Teeth shortened by acid erosion or bruxism — restored to youthful length and proportion with veneers (zirconia recommended).
Central gaps or multiple spaces closed aesthetically — without orthodontics for mild spacing.
Peg laterals, differently sized teeth, or small teeth — reshaped to ideal proportion across the smile.
Chipped corners or micro-cracks affecting appearance — covered and structurally reinforced by the veneer.
Darkened root-treated teeth — completely masked by opaque ceramic veneer or crown.
A complete aesthetic transformation — all visible smile teeth redesigned and veneered as a cohesive set.
From consultation
to cemented smile.
Every veneer case at Hassaan Dental follows a structured sequence — digital design and patient approval before a single tooth is touched.
Facial photographs, intraoral scan, and OPG X-ray are taken. Dr. Haris discusses your aesthetic goals, assesses which teeth require veneers vs crowns vs no treatment, confirms the appropriate ceramic material for each tooth, and identifies any supporting treatments needed. The DSD design is produced from these records and presented to you digitally at a separate appointment.
The DSD simulation — planned tooth shapes on your face — is presented and reviewed. A diagnostic mock-up is placed directly on your teeth with temporary composite (no drilling) so you can physically see and feel the planned tooth shapes, lengths, and proportions in your mouth before committing. Refinements are made at this stage. The mock-up is removed at the end of the appointment. No preparation occurs until you have approved both the digital preview and the physical mock-up.
In the correct clinical order: whitening first (sets the shade ceiling), then gum recontouring (heals to final position before margin placement), then orthodontics (positions teeth to reduce preparation angles). Each supporting treatment is completed and healed before veneer preparation begins. Skipping this sequence compromises the final result — Dr. Haris plans the timeline at the consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
Under local anaesthesia, a minimal layer of enamel (typically 0.5–0.8mm) is removed from the front surface of each tooth using the mock-up as a preparation guide — ensuring only the amount needed for the veneer thickness is taken. Provisional composite veneers are bonded immediately after preparation using the mock-up template — so you leave the appointment with your smile looking as planned. A digital impression is taken for laboratory fabrication (or CEREC milling for same-day zirconia cases).
For laboratory cases, the digital impression is sent to the ceramist who fabricates the veneers to the DSD specification. For CEREC same-day zirconia veneers, the zirconia blocks are milled at chairside using the digital impression data — no laboratory wait, no temporary stage. You leave with final bonded zirconia veneers on the same day as preparation.
The final veneers are placed on the prepared teeth without cement first — allowing assessment of fit, shade, shape, and bite against the approved DSD design. Any shade or contour adjustments are made. Once both Dr. Haris and you are satisfied with the result against the approved plan, the veneers are permanently bonded using light-cured adhesive resin cement. The bite is verified, margins are polished, and the completed smile is photographically documented.
A review at 2 weeks assesses gum tissue adaptation, bite comfort, and any final polishing. For patients with any grinding or clenching history, a custom night guard is mandatory — ceramic veneers, however strong, are vulnerable to the sustained forces of nocturnal bruxism. Professional cleaning every 6 months, avoidance of using teeth as tools, and annual restoration review maintain veneers in excellent condition for their full expected lifespan.
Zirconia veneers vs every
cosmetic alternative.
Not every smile concern needs veneers. Here is where veneers excel, and where alternatives are more appropriate.
| Feature | ★ Zirconia Veneer | Porcelain Veneer | Composite Bonding | Whitening Only | Orthodontics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💰 COST | |||||
| Cost per unit / case | PKR 20,000/unit | PKR 10,000/unit | PKR 5,000/tooth | Assessed | From PKR 60,000 |
| 🎨 AESTHETIC RANGE | |||||
| Corrects intrinsic staining | ✓ Completely | ✓ Completely | Partially | ✗ Surface only | ✗ Not at all |
| Corrects tooth shape | ✓ Fully | ✓ Fully | ✓ Good for chips | ✗ | ✗ |
| Corrects length / wear | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Short-term only | ✗ | ✗ |
| Closes gaps / diastema | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Small gaps only | ✗ | ✓ Best choice |
| 🛡️ DURABILITY | |||||
| Fracture resistance | Excellent ✓ | Moderate | ✗ Chips easily | N/A | N/A |
| Suitable for bruxers | ✓ First choice | ✗ Risk of fracture | ✗ Wears rapidly | N/A | N/A |
| Expected lifespan | 15–25 years | 10–15 years | 3–7 years | 1–3 years | Lifelong (with retainers) |
| ⚙️ CLINICAL | |||||
| Preparation reversible? | ✗ Irreversible | ✗ Irreversible | ✓ Reversible | ✓ Reversible | ✓ Mostly reversible |
| Digital preview available | ✓ DSD + mock-up | ✓ DSD + mock-up | ✓ Mock-up easy | Digital shade only | ✓ DSD compatible |
Veneer pricing —
fixed per unit. Clear per case.
Unit prices are fixed. Total case cost depends on the number of veneers and supporting treatments — confirmed in full after the DSD consultation, before any treatment begins.
Important: Unit prices remain the same; final treatment cost may vary after clinical examination. Total cost depends on the number of units, material selection, and supporting treatments — confirmed in writing after the Digital Smile Design consultation before any preparation begins.
Veneer questions
answered honestly.
Including the irreversibility question — which is the most important one to understand before proceeding.
The smile you want.
Approved by you before
we touch a tooth.
A PKR 1,000 consultation includes facial photographs, intraoral scan, OPG X-ray, and a complete clinical assessment — everything needed to begin your digital smile design. The mock-up step means you see and feel the result before committing to preparation.
