Porcelain veneers in Palma de Mallorca
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells, custom-made in the laboratory, that are bonded to the visible surface of the teeth. They are the most natural and long-lasting way to change the colour, shape and size of your teeth: they mimic the shine and translucency of enamel and don't stain over time.
We fit them at Udemax Miramar and Emardental, in Palma, after studying your smile and designing the result with you. Your first visit is free.
Approximate lifespan with good care
Even with coffee, tea or wine
With temporaries while they are made
First visit and diagnosis
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What are porcelain veneers?
They are ceramic shells a few tenths of a millimetre thick, custom-made for each tooth and bonded to its front surface. Porcelain reproduces the look of enamel very well and is very well tolerated by the gums.
Depending on the case, they are made from feldspathic ceramic, which is very thin and aesthetic, or lithium disilicate, which is stronger. They usually need minimal enamel preparation so they sit flush with the tooth and don't look bulky.
When are they recommended?
They are the best option for:
- Severe stains that whitening cannot correct.
- Worn, chipped or fractured teeth.
- Teeth of irregular shape or size.
- Small gaps between the teeth.
- Slight irregularities in position.
- Anyone looking for the most natural and long-lasting result.
If the teeth are very crooked, we first consider orthodontics. If you clench or grind your teeth, a night guard will be needed to protect the veneers.
Pros and cons of porcelain veneers
The most natural
Their shine and translucency mimic enamel and blend in with the rest of your smile.
Stain-free
Porcelain keeps its colour with coffee, tea, wine or tobacco.
Very durable
With good care they last 10 to 15 years, often longer.
Complete correction
They improve colour, shape and size at the same time.
Well tolerated
The gums respond very well to porcelain.
Worth bearing in mind
They usually need minimal enamel preparation, which is not reversible. They cost more than composite and, with a hard knock or a lot of pressure, they can fracture or come loose.
How are porcelain veneers fitted?
Assessment and design
We check your teeth and gums, take photographs and records, and design the shape, size and colour of the veneers with you.
Preparation and temporaries
With local anaesthetic if needed, we carry out minimal enamel preparation and take records for the laboratory. While your veneers are being made, you wear temporaries.
Bonding and review
We try in the veneers, check the colour and shape and bond them with a specific adhesive. We adjust the bite and, later on, carry out a review.
How to look after your porcelain veneers
With some simple care they will last many years:
- Brush twice a day and use floss or interdental brushes.
- Don't bite hard objects or open packaging with your teeth.
- If you clench or grind your teeth, wear a night guard.
- Although porcelain doesn't stain, cutting down on coffee, tea and wine also looks after your natural teeth.
- Attend your regular check-ups.
Porcelain, composite or Lumineers?
Porcelain veneers are the most natural and long-lasting option. If you want something quicker and more affordable that can be done in one session, composite veneers are a good alternative. If you want porcelain with little or no preparation, Lumineers veneers.
At your first visit we explain which type suits you best.
Who will treat you
Porcelain veneers are fitted by the cosmetic dentists at Clínicas Udemax, who design each case with you to achieve a natural result.
Where we fit porcelain veneers
We provide porcelain veneers at two of our clinics in Palma: Udemax Miramar and Emardental.
Cosmetic dentistry
Udemax Miramar
Outpatient department, Hospital Juaneda Miramar
Camí de la Vileta, 30 · 07011 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–20:00
By car
Paid parking at the Hospital Juaneda Miramar car park, a one-minute walk away, plus street parking. There is also free parking on Camí de la Vileta, about a 10-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy bus
EMT bus routes 6, 8 and 29, stopping at "Policlínica", in front of the hospital.
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi ranks at Camí de la Vileta, 51 and Carrer de Pasqual Ribot, 1.
Cosmetic dentistry
Emardental
Carrer d’Alfons el Magnànim, 2, ground floor
Bons Aires · 07004 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–13:00
By car
Street parking and the Santa Pagesa underground pay car park (Carrer d’Ausiàs March, 26), a 4-minute walk away. There is also a pay car park at s’Escorxador, about a 5-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy bus
EMT bus routes 12, 20, 24 and 40, stopping at "Pl. d’Abú Yahya", "Alfons el Magnànim" or "31 de desembre".
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi rank at Plaça d’Abú Yahya, 2.
Frequently asked questions about porcelain veneers
How long do porcelain veneers last?
With good care and regular check-ups, 10 to 15 years, and often longer.
Do porcelain veneers stain?
No. Porcelain resists staining from coffee, tea, wine and tobacco, and keeps its shine for years.
Does getting porcelain veneers hurt?
No. Tooth preparation is done under local anaesthetic when needed, and most patients feel no discomfort.
Do the teeth need filing down?
Usually yes, but minimally: a few tenths of a millimetre of enamel. If you want porcelain with little or no preparation, we consider Lumineers.
How many visits are needed?
Usually three to four: assessment, preparation, bonding and review. While the veneers are being made, you wear temporaries.
What is the difference between feldspathic and lithium disilicate?
Feldspathic porcelain is very thin and aesthetic; lithium disilicate is stronger. We choose the material according to your teeth, your bite and the result you want.
Can they be removed?
If the teeth have been prepared, there is no going back: if a veneer is removed, it must be replaced with another.
How much do porcelain veneers cost in Palma?
It depends on the number of teeth and the material. They cost more than composite veneers but last longer. At your free first visit we give you a detailed quote, and you can finance your treatment.