Dr Kresta

Veneers · Smile design

Dental veneers in Poland -planned, not promised

Porcelain veneers and smile design built from diagnostics outward. The plan starts with photography, scan, and a mock-up - not a price list. Final scope, material choice, and preparation depth depend on your specific clinical situation. Composite bonding is offered as an alternative where it fits.

Diagnostics
Photo, scan, mock-up
Material
Porcelain or composite
Plan
After consultation

About the treatment

Aesthetics is proportion,
not just color.

§ 02 · Aesthetics · Smile Design

Veneers are thin, individually fabricated ceramic shells bonded to the visible surface of front teeth. They can adjust shape, color, and the apparent position of individual teeth.

In this practice, every aesthetic plan starts with diagnostics: clinical photography, an intraoral scan, and analysis of the smile line, midline, and facial proportions. A digital smile design is produced and then trialed as a mock-up in the mouth before any irreversible work begins.

If the mock-up works clinically and you accept it, the final ceramic restoration can be planned. If the design does not fit, it is revised - before any tooth structure is touched.

Smile design without promises

A digital design is a communication and planning tool, not a guarantee. What is ultimately delivered depends on clinical findings, function, and individual case factors.

Who should read this page

When veneers may be the right option

Aesthetic restorations are elective procedures. The indication is evaluated clinically. There are situations where veneers fit well, and situations where another solution makes more clinical sense.

  • Color or shape changes in front teeth

    Discoloration, minor shape or positional variation, worn incisal edges - often a reasonable indication for ceramic veneers or composite bonding.

  • Small spacing (diastema)

    Gaps between front teeth can be closed with veneers, provided the shape and proportions permit it.

  • Adjustment after orthodontic treatment

    After completed orthodontic therapy, minor aesthetic corrections can harmonize the smile line.

  • Smile design before a larger restoration

    When a full front-zone reconstruction is planned, a smile-design mock-up serves as a visual preview and reference point.

How I work

Diagnostics, mock-up, then ceramic

Four principles that guide every aesthetic case.

  • 01

    Function before aesthetics

    Occlusion, periodontal health, and bruxism are assessed before aesthetic planning begins. A beautiful restoration on an unstable foundation will not last.

  • 02

    Clinical photography and smile design

    Standardized clinical photography is the basis for digital planning. Smile design is a visualization and communication tool - not an automatic promise of a specific outcome.

  • 03

    Mock-up before irreversible work

    The mock-up is trialed in the mouth. If it does not fit, it is revised - before any work on tooth structure begins.

  • 04

    Minimally invasive preparation, where possible

    Preserving tooth structure is a priority. Composite bonding can be an alternative when ceramic veneers are not the right clinical choice.

Treatment process

From diagnostics to final cementation

The exact sequence is set individually. A veneer case typically spans several visits.

  1. 01

    Consultation and diagnostics

    Examination, clinical photographs, intraoral scan, any X-rays as needed. Discussion of expectations vs. current clinical status - and an honest assessment of whether veneers are the right path.

  2. 02

    Smile design and mock-up

    Digital design of the planned shape. The mock-up is trialed in the mouth. Visual and functional adjustments are made before any irreversible preparation begins.

  3. 03

    Minimally invasive preparation

    Once the mock-up and plan are accepted, preparation of the tooth surface is kept as conservative as clinically possible. A temporary restoration is placed until the ceramics are ready.

  4. 04

    Try-in of the veneers

    The fabricated ceramic shells are tried in. Color, shape, and fit are assessed. Corrections are made before final cementation.

  5. 05

    Adhesive cementation

    Final bonding of the veneers using adhesive protocols under rubber dam isolation. Occlusal adjustment, polishing, and written care instructions.

Before we start

What to know before a veneer case

Veneers are an elective treatment. The points below are covered in the written information provided before any work begins.

An irreversible step

Minimally invasive preparation removes some enamel - this is not reversible. The mock-up and careful case selection are designed to make this decision well-prepared.

Function before aesthetics

Bruxism, parafunction, and occlusal issues are addressed before aesthetic work. Otherwise the restoration may wear prematurely or fracture.

Realistic expectations for the outcome

Veneers change shape and color; they do not replicate a specific celebrity look or substitute for an individual sense of aesthetics. Expectations are discussed openly before starting.

No price list on this site

A cost estimate is provided in writing after diagnostics. Published package prices without a clinical basis are not something I offer.

Communication

English or Polish

Written and verbal communication during consultations is in English or Polish. Translation tools may be used for written exchanges when helpful. English-language contact is available by form or email.

Frequently asked

Questions that come up often

Cost depends on the number of teeth, material choice, and diagnostic findings. This practice does not publish a price list; a written estimate is provided after an in-person consultation.

Contact

Questions about aesthetic treatment - a short email with a description of your situation is a good place to start.

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This page is informational and educational. It does not constitute medical advice or a binding offer. Treatment scope, suitability, and outcomes are determined individually after in-person diagnostics and clinical examination. Results cannot be guaranteed.