Composite Veneers are the more affordable option at Melbourne clinic in Essendon
Our Melbourne dental clinic in Essendon offers high-quality composite veneers to enhance your smile quickly, effectively and affordably. Sometimes referred to as composite bonding or dental bonding, composite veneers are a popular solution for people looking to improve the appearance of their teeth without the cost or wait time of porcelain veneers.
Whether you’re looking to fix chipped teeth, close gaps, or brighten your smile, composite veneers may be the perfect solution for you.
What are composite veneers?
Composite veneers consist of a tooth-coloured composite polymer resin paste that dentists sculpt and bond directly onto your teeth. Our dentists will shape the resin to create a natural-looking outer surface, enhancing each tooth’s appearance, shape, and colour.
The composite material typically contains a blend of quartz, silica, glass and polymer. When applied by our experienced cosmetic dentists, the result is a smooth, polished finish that mimics the look of natural enamel.
What are the benefits of composite veneers?
Composite veneers offer several advantages, especially for patients looking for a fast and minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry option:
- Affordable – Less expensive than porcelain veneers
- Same-day results – Applied in a single appointment
- Minimally invasive – Often no need to remove natural tooth structure
- Reversible – Easy to modify or remove if needed
- Customisable – Tailored to the shape, size, and colour of your teeth
- Easy to repair – Damage or chips can be fixed without complete replacement
Are there any downsides?
While composite veneers offer many benefits, it’s essential to understand a few limitations:
- Not as durable or long-lasting as porcelain veneers
- More prone to staining over time (e.g. from coffee or red wine)
- Can chip or wear faster, especially if you’re prone to teeth-grinding
That said, with proper care and regular dental check-ups, your composite veneers can last for several years.
What problems can composite veneers repair?
Composite veneers are ideal for correcting a range of minor cosmetic dental concerns, including:
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Uneven or worn-down teeth
- Discoloured or stained teeth
- Small gaps between teeth
- Slightly crooked or misshapen teeth
- Exposed tooth roots due to gum recession
- Old amalgam fillings that affect your smile’s appearance
Composite veneers may be a good choice if you’re looking for small cosmetic changes or correction of teeth in low-bite areas of the mouth.
What’s involved in the composite veneer procedure?
The process is fast, comfortable and usually completed in a single visit.
Step 1
Tooth preparation and etching
Your dentist gently roughens the surface of your teeth using a special etching solution, which helps the resin adhere securely.
Step 2
Layering and bonding
The composite resin is applied in layers, sculpted to the desired shape, and hardened with a special curing light.
Step 3
Shaping and polishing
Once the final shape is achieved, the veneers are polished to a high shine for a natural appearance.
No injections, no drills, no waiting on dental labs – just a refreshed smile in one visit.
Composite Veneers Case Study
Before & After: Composite Veneers
This young Airport West patient had quite large gaps between her teeth which she wanted to close.
Problem
The gaps between this patient’s teeth were due to orthodontic reasons as well as naturally having a smaller tooth size.
The usual course of treatment would have involved orthodontics to close the gaps. As a compromise, we advised the patient to have treatment for porcelain or composite veneers.
Treatment
The patient chose composite veneers, as the more affordable option. Over 1 hour, we affixed the sturdy composite bonding resin.
The patient also had teeth whitening treatment before the composite bonding.
Treatment Time
1 hour appointment
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