We discuss your goals and take photos and 3D scans for precise planning.
Veneers are ultra-thin ceramic shells that are permanently bonded to the front surface of teeth. They correct the colour, shape, position, and size of visible teeth, creating a harmonious, natural smile. At our dental practice in Freienstein, veneers are among the most requested aesthetic treatments — because they achieve maximum impact with minimal intervention.
The concept behind veneers originated in Hollywood: as early as the 1930s, actors had thin dental shells crafted to look perfect on camera. Today, thanks to modern ceramic technology, veneers are durable, highly aesthetic, and accessible to anyone who desires a more beautiful smile.
Veneers are a versatile solution for various aesthetic concerns. They are excellent for tooth discolourations that cannot be sufficiently lightened through bleaching — such as tetracycline staining or devitalised (dead) teeth. Veneers can also visually correct minor tooth misalignments without the need for orthodontic treatment.
Other common applications include chipped or worn tooth edges, uneven tooth shapes or sizes, visible gaps between front teeth (diastema), and old, discoloured composite fillings in the front teeth area. With veneers, all of these problems can be corrected in just a few sessions — the result is a natural, radiant smile.
With traditional veneers, a thin layer of tooth enamel (approximately 0.3 to 0.7 mm) is removed so that the ceramic shell sits flush and looks natural on the tooth. This process is irreversible but offers the greatest design freedom in terms of colour and shape.
Non-prep veneers (also called Lumineers or instant veneers) require no or minimal tooth preparation. They are particularly thin (approximately 0.2 to 0.3 mm) and are bonded directly onto the existing tooth. This option is especially suitable for minor corrections and for patients who prefer a tooth-preserving approach. At our practice, we offer both options and honestly advise you on which solution is best for your situation.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation where we discuss your wishes and expectations. Using photographs and, where appropriate, digital smile design, we show you in advance what your smile could look like with veneers. In the first treatment session, the teeth are gently prepared if necessary, and an impression is taken and sent to our dental laboratory.
The laboratory crafts your individual ceramic shells by hand. This typically takes seven to ten working days. In the second session, the finished veneers are tried on, fine-tuned if needed, and then permanently bonded to the teeth with a special adhesive cement. The result is immediately visible.
High-quality ceramic veneers are extraordinarily durable with proper care. Studies show that veneers made from feldspathic or lithium disilicate ceramics still have a success rate of over 90 per cent after 15 to 20 years. Care is hardly different from that of natural teeth: regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings keep your veneers in top condition.
Extreme mechanical stress should be avoided, such as opening bottles with your teeth or heavy grinding. If you tend towards bruxism (teeth grinding), we recommend a night guard to protect your veneers.
The quality of a veneer depends on the craftsmanship of the dental technician. We work with experienced Swiss dental laboratories that individually layer and characterise each veneer. The result is not uniform white standard shells, but vibrant, natural-looking restorations with subtle colour nuances, translucency, and individual surface texture — just like a natural tooth.
At our practice, we prioritise biocompatibility even in aesthetic treatments. The ceramics we use — lithium disilicate and feldspathic ceramic — are metal-free, biologically compatible materials with decades of proven use in dentistry. The bonding cement is also carefully selected and contains no bisphenol A.
Unlike metal-ceramic crowns or veneers, all-ceramic veneers have no metal margins that can darken over time. The result remains aesthetically pleasing and biologically safe in the long term — fully aligned with our holistic treatment philosophy.
Dr. Siouri combines aesthetic ambition with biological awareness. For every veneer case, we consider not only the desired appearance but also function, tooth substance preservation, and long-term stability. This interplay of aesthetics and biology sets our approach apart from purely cosmetic treatment.
We discuss your goals and take photos and 3D scans for precise planning.
You try out your future smile as a temporary mock-up directly in your mouth.
The teeth are prepared minimally and scanned again with high precision.
The custom-made veneers are permanently bonded.
Modern ceramic veneers are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. Light refracts through the ceramic similarly to natural enamel, creating a vibrant, lifelike appearance.
The treatment is generally painless or minimally uncomfortable. For traditional veneers, a minimal layer of enamel is removed under local anaesthesia. For non-prep veneers, anaesthesia is usually not needed.
Costs vary depending on the number of veneers, material, and complexity. In a personal consultation, we provide you with a transparent cost estimate.