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5 October 2025 · 7 min read · OrbisMed prosthetics team

Smile design for veneers, what we mock up first

Digital design, try-in, and consent, before irreversible enamel reduction.

Where we start

We start with high-resolution photos, shade mapping, and a digital wax-up that shows proposed tooth length, width, and gingival display on your own smile photo, not a generic Hollywood template.

Minimal prep, when it is realistic

Minimal-prep veneers preserve enamel where the tooth position allows. When rotation or colour change is ambitious, we explain exactly how much reduction is required and where no-prep options are unrealistic.

Try-in before bonding

A try-in appointment lets you approve texture, incisal translucency, and midline before bonding. Changes at this stage are inexpensive; changes after cementation are not.

Longevity and bruxism

Bruxism and edge chipping risk are discussed early. Night guards and occlusal adjustment are part of longevity planning, not optional accessories.

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