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Aesthetic Dentistry Vienna

Q: What is the difference between veneers and Lumineers?

Veneers are ceramic shells with a thickness of 0.3–0.7 mm, which require minimal preparation (grinding) of the tooth surface. Lumineers are an ultra-thin veneer brand (approx. 0.2 mm) that in many cases can be applied without preparation — so-called no-prep veneers. The decision depends on the baseline findings.

Q: Can I see the result before treatment?

Yes — with Digital Smile Design (DSD), the planned result is visualized on screen. A digital or physical mock-up allows you to test the result provisionally in your mouth before a single tooth is prepared.

Q: How long do veneers last?

Ceramic veneers last 10–20 years with good oral hygiene and regular checkups. Composite veneers are more affordable but less durable (5–8 years). Durability depends heavily on fit accuracy — digital fabrication improves this measurably.

Q: Is bleaching harmful to tooth enamel?

Professional bleaching with approved concentrations is not harmful to intact tooth enamel. Sensitivity is possible but temporary. Important: perform bleaching before veneers or crowns, as ceramic and composite cannot be whitened.

Q: What does a Smile Makeover cost?

A Smile Makeover is an individual combination of several treatments — costs vary greatly depending on scope. The institute does not provide price information. For a binding cost estimate, a complete treatment plan (HKP) from the treating dentist is required.

Q: Does health insurance cover aesthetic treatments?

Aesthetic dentistry (veneers, bleaching, smile design) is generally a private service. In rare cases, depending on the insurance provider (ÖGK, BVAEB, SVS, KFA), an individual subsidy may be granted for certain services — check with your own insurance in advance.

Scientific Classification

No Treatment Recommendation

DigitalWorkflow

DVTDiagnostik

CAD/CAMFertigung

EvidenzGrundlage

Digital Smile Design (DSD)

Software-based planning of the aesthetic result — the patient sees the planned smile on screen before the first tooth is touched.

Intraoral Scanner

3D scan of the dentition replaces conventional impressions. More precise data basis for veneers, crowns and smile makeover planning.

CAD/CAM Fabrication

Veneers, crowns and inlays are computer-designed and milled from certified ceramic blocks — with reproducible precision.

Digital Color Analysis

Spectrophotometers measure tooth color objectively and transfer the data directly into CAD software — without subjective color assessment.

Qualitätsstandards des Instituts

Questions from Scientific Perspective

What is the difference between veneers and Lumineers?

Can I see the result before treatment?

How long do veneers last?

Is bleaching harmful to tooth enamel?

What does a Smile Makeover cost?

Does health insurance cover aesthetic treatments?

Clinical Implementation

AesthetikSpoke bei Smile4Life

Der klinische Partner des Instituts, Smile4Life, führt die beschriebenen Behandlungen nach den Qualitätsstandards des Instituts durch.

Consultation at Smile4Life Digitale Zahnmedizin

Verwandte Themen

Für Patienten

Kurz erklärt

Digital aesthetics means: the result is planned before the first tooth is touched. Digital Smile Design, intraoral scanner and CAD/CAM fabrication make aesthetic treatments more predictable and precise.

Wann ist das relevant?

You want to improve your teeth aesthetically (color, shape, position)
You have received a treatment plan for veneers, bleaching or smile design
You want to know what 'DSD' or 'digital mock-up' means
You want to see the result before treatment

Passende Leitfäden

Patient Guide

Veneers & Lumineers Vienna: Ceramic, Composite, No-Prep

Patient Guide

Lumineers Vienna: Ultra-thin Veneers Without Grinding

Patient Guide

Teeth Whitening Vienna: Methods, Results, Risks

Patient Guide

Smile Design Vienna: Digital Planning of Your Smile

Patient Guide

Smile Makeover Vienna: Complete Aesthetic Treatment

Fragen für das Erstgespräch

Will my treatment be planned with Digital Smile Design?
Can I see the result before the first intervention (mock-up)?
Are my veneers/crowns digitally milled or handcrafted?
How is my tooth color measured — objectively or by eye?

Weiterführende Themen:Intraoral Scanner Facial Scan & Digital Twin Digital Prosthodontics

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