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Dental Veneers
Veneers are thin shells that cover the front of a tooth to change its shape, size or colour. We plan every set with a digital preview first.
A veneer is a thin shell bonded to the front surface of a tooth. It hides chips, cracks, gaps, uneven shape and stains that whitening cannot reach. Veneers are also called laminates, and the two words mean the same thing here.
At our Malad West clinic, our dentists plan veneers. Cosmetic dentistry is a main focus of our practice. Before any tooth is touched, you see a digital preview of the planned shape, so you can approve it or ask for changes.
We use the least reduction the design allows. Some cases need almost none. Others need a thin layer of enamel taken off, and we tell you which group you fall in before you agree to anything.
When dental veneers can help
- Chipped or broken front teeth, for example from a fall
- Fine cracks across the front surface of the teeth
- A gap between the front teeth that you want closed quickly
- Teeth that are small, worn down or uneven in length
- Deep stains that did not change much after whitening
- Mildly tilted or crowded front teeth where you do not want braces
Your options
Porcelain laminates
Made in a dental lab from ceramic and fitted over about three visits. They resist stains well and last for years with care. A thin layer of enamel is removed, so the step cannot be undone.
E-max laminates
E-max is a glass ceramic that looks close to natural enamel, even in a thin layer. We use it when the colour underneath is dark or when the front teeth are on show a lot. The enamel trade-off is the same as for porcelain.
Composite veneers
Built directly on the tooth in the chair, usually with little or no drilling. They cost less and can be repaired or removed. They pick up stains sooner than ceramic and may need polishing or repair over the years.
What happens, step by step
- 1
First visit: exam, photos and smile preview
We check your teeth and gums, take photographs and an X-ray, and discuss what you want to change. You see the digital preview and agree the shape and shade. Any decay or gum problem is treated before veneers are planned.
- 2
Second visit: preparing the teeth
Under local anaesthesia, the dentist reshapes the front of each tooth by a small amount. You usually feel pressure rather than pain. We take impressions for the lab and fit temporary covers so you can leave with a presentable smile.
Side view of a front tooth cut in half. The hatched red strip is the thin layer of enamel taken off the front and edge so the porcelain veneer has room. This drawing shows feldspathic porcelain. Illustration: Khalid Aletaibi, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0), one panel cropped - 3
Third visit: fitting the veneers
We try the veneers in, check the colour and bite, and bond them once you are happy. A final polish and bite check follow. In urgent cases, such as Sanjay's film shoot, we have compressed the work into three days.
Two porcelain veneer shells, thin enough to let light through, before they are bonded onto the teeth. Photo: Clausgast, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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From our case studies
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Sanjay had four days before his first shoot
6 porcelain laminates on the upper front teeth
Jemma's cracked front teeth
4 E-max laminates on the upper front teeth
Closing the gap in Eswari's smile
4 porcelain laminates on the upper front teeth
Azan broke both front teeth in a fall
2 E-max laminates on the upper central incisors
A wedding a few weeks away
20 direct composite laminates, 10 upper and 10 lower
Crowded teeth on both arches
20 composite laminates, 10 upper and 10 lower
Real cases from our clinic, shared with each patient's consent. Results differ from person to person.
Real Patient Results
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Veneer restoration case 1
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After treatment
- Expect some sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days after preparation. It usually settles.
- Brush twice a day and floss around each veneer, paying attention to the gum line.
- Do not bite hard objects such as pen caps, ice or fingernails with the veneered teeth.
- If you grind your teeth at night, wear a night guard if we advise one. Grinding is a common reason a veneer chips.
- Come back for a check and cleaning every six months so we can look at the edges.
When we suggest something else
Veneers are not the right answer for everyone. If you have active gum disease, we treat that first and may decide to wait. If you grind heavily and will not wear a night guard, ceramic can crack, and composite bonding may be the safer choice.
When teeth are very crowded or sit far out of line, braces or clear aligners from our orthodontist, Dr. Ila Vyas, move the teeth into place without cutting any enamel. Veneers can hide mild crowding, but they cannot fix a bite. For a single chipped edge or a small gap, composite bonding is often enough and can be undone.
Cost
Typical cost across Mumbai
- Porcelain or ceramic veneer, per tooth
- ₹8,000 to ₹18,000
Porcelain from premium labs and treating many teeth at once push the cost up.
Ranges published by Mumbai clinics and price guides, checked October 2026: WhatClinic, Sabka Dentist. These are not our prices.
What changes the cost
- The number of teeth, since each veneer is made separately
- The material: composite, porcelain or E-max
- Whether whitening, gum reshaping or other treatment is needed first
- How complex the shade match is, especially next to existing crowns
- Whether a night guard is advised for you
Visit us for a detailed quote. We examine your teeth and give you a written estimate before any treatment starts.
Who treats you
- Dr. (Lt.Col) Suresh Isawe, Founder & Senior Surgeon (BDS (Mumbai, 1981), PGDPC, MIAO (USA))
Questions patients ask
Do veneers damage your teeth?
Ceramic veneers need a thin layer of enamel removed, and enamel does not grow back. That is why we only recommend them when the benefit is clear. Composite veneers usually need little or no removal.
How long do veneers last?
Porcelain veneers often last 10 to 15 years with good care, and composite veneers usually a shorter time. Grinding, hard foods and gum disease shorten that. Nobody can promise an exact number of years.
Can veneers be done in a single day?
Composite veneers sometimes can. Ceramic veneers are made in a lab, so they usually need a few days between preparation and fitting. Gauri and Gail had composite laminates placed over two appointments on two days.
Can I eat normally with veneers?
Yes, with common sense. Normal meals are fine once the anaesthesia wears off. Avoid biting into very hard food such as bones or ice with the front teeth.
Will veneers look fake?
A good set matches the shape, shade and translucency of your other teeth. We check the design on the digital preview and in a trial fit before bonding. Tell us if you want a more natural, less white result.
What happens if a veneer chips or falls off?
Keep the veneer if you have it and call us. A chip can often be polished or repaired. A veneer that has come off may be re-bonded if the tooth underneath is healthy.
Typical Duration
Usually 3 visits for porcelain or E-max; composite veneers can be done in 1 to 2 visits
Visit Us in Malad West
A-102, Marve Link Appt., 1st Floor, Marve Road, Mith Chowky, Malad (W), Mumbai 400064
- Monday – Saturday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed