Dental Veneers in Marbella

Communication in clear English

The challenge of aesthetic dentistry is deciphering the mental image a patient has of what they want to achieve — their 'aspirational identity'. The skill of a good aesthetic dentist is to act as a translator, taking an essentially mental image and bringing it to physical reality. Dr. Bruno excels as a master communicator, and given the calibre of our clinic, we attract some of the most aesthetically demanding patients in Marbella.

Design considerations

Designing a smile must always begin by considering a patient's face. What are its proportions? How much teeth are shown when smiling? What attractive features do we want to bring further attention to?

During the in-person consultation, Dr. Bruno will take high-definition photos of your face and teeth, carry out a detailed analysis, and propose a plan for a stunning yet natural smile.

Digital Smile Design & 3D modelling

Once an in-depth analysis has been made, it is time to design the size, shape and positioning of every individual tooth, ensuring they work together harmoniously. This is done either by Digital Smile Design using photos, or by Dr. Bruno adding removable material to your teeth directly, photographing the changes, and asking the lab to send a physical mock-up. Every case is different — some patients need only a 2D before-and-after visualisation, while others need to physically see and test the design in their mouth.

Test drive your new smile

Once we have a design proposal, it is important to test drive this in your mouth physically. We assess whether the design is harmonious with your face and identify any details needing slight modification. We check your smile, how much teeth you show when talking and at rest. You can even go home with the mock-up to show family and friends, letting your eye get accustomed to the new smile.

Provisional veneers

On the day we begin the procedure and have minimally shaped your teeth, you leave with the new design as provisional veneers while the lab needs 1–2 weeks to make the final porcelain veneers. The trial smile is a plastic version of the final outcome — close in proportion to the final shape — allowing your eye to further get used to your new smile and giving you the opportunity to provide further feedback.

What makes our porcelain veneers so spectacular yet natural-looking?

The key to an amazing aesthetic outcome is hugely dependent on the calibre of the lab. Part of the secret of avoiding fake, bland-looking teeth is to mimic the internal anatomy of a natural tooth. This is achieved by working with master ceramists (some with more than 35 years of experience) and employing a technique called 'cut-back' — where a very strong eMax core is milled by computer to fit the underlying tooth structure perfectly, then 'cut-back' and hand-layered with translucent ceramic so that light passes through the tooth similarly to natural teeth.

The bonding appointment

Each veneer is tried in individually and as a set to check the fit, shade, and shape before permanent bonding. We use specialised adhesive cements that create an incredibly strong bond while also contributing to the final shade of the veneer. The entire bonding process is meticulous and can take several hours, but the results are truly worth the investment in time.