Your Hollywood smile. In 2 visits.

Dental veneers are ultra-thin custom-made shells of tooth-coloured ceramic or composite material bonded to the front surface of teeth to transform their appearance — colour, shape, size, length and alignment. Porcelain veneers (IPS e.max lithium disilicate) are the gold standard, lasting 15-20+ years. They can cover stained, chipped, gapped, worn or slightly misaligned teeth to create a Hollywood smile in 2-3 visits over 1-2 weeks.

At Ark Dental Global, porcelain veneers start from ₹25,000 per tooth for IPS e.max ceramic. Composite veneers ₹8,000-15,000 per tooth. A complete 8-veneer Hollywood smile makeover starts from ₹2,80,000. A 10-veneer full smile makeover ₹3,50,000-5,00,000. Pricing includes AI 3D simulation, wax-up preview, shade matching, custom veneers, bonding and polishing. EMI from ₹4,999/month available.

Porcelain veneers (IPS e.max) typically last 15-20 years with proper care — many last 25+ years. Composite veneers last 5-8 years before needing replacement. Longevity depends on oral hygiene, bite forces, grinding habits (a nightguard is recommended) and avoiding biting hard objects. Every porcelain veneer at Ark Dental Global comes with a lifetime aesthetic guarantee on workmanship.

Traditional porcelain veneers require minor enamel reduction (0.3-0.7mm) and are considered permanent. However, they do NOT ruin teeth when performed by an experienced cosmetic dentist. Modern minimal-prep and no-prep veneers (Lumineers) require little or no enamel removal and can be reversible. Dr. Ameet uses the most conservative preparation possible while delivering exceptional aesthetics.

Veneers cover only the front surface of a tooth (0.3-0.7mm thick) — best for cosmetic improvement of healthy teeth. Crowns cover the entire tooth (1.5-2mm all around) — used for structurally compromised teeth that need reinforcement after root canal, fracture or extensive decay. Veneers preserve more natural tooth structure. Crowns provide more strength.

Porcelain veneer treatment typically takes 2-3 visits over 1-2 weeks. Visit 1: consultation, AI 3D smile preview, impressions, tooth preparation (60-90 min). Visit 2: try-in of wax-up or temporary veneers, refinements. Visit 3: final IPS e.max veneers bonded permanently (60-90 min). Same-day CEREC veneers possible in single-tooth cases. International patients complete treatment in 7-10 days.

A Hollywood smile is a complete cosmetic transformation using 8-10 porcelain veneers on the upper front teeth (and sometimes lower) to create a uniformly white, perfectly aligned, brilliant smile — the look made famous by Hollywood celebrities. It includes shade selection, shape design, gum line refinement and bite adjustment. Every Hollywood smile at Ark Dental Global is custom-designed via AI 3D simulation so you preview the result before treatment begins.

Veneer placement is painless. Tooth preparation is performed under local anesthesia — most patients describe it as more comfortable than a standard filling. After preparation, mild sensitivity to hot/cold may occur for 1-2 weeks while temporary veneers are worn. Once the final IPS e.max veneers are bonded, sensitivity typically resolves. No incisions, no sutures, no major recovery period.

Yes. Porcelain veneers can be replaced when they wear down (typically after 15-20 years) by carefully removing the existing veneer and bonding a new one. No-prep veneers (Lumineers) can usually be removed without altering the underlying tooth. Composite veneers can be polished or replaced more easily. Plan for veneers as a long-term investment but know that maintenance and replacement is possible throughout your lifetime.