The Services
Porcelain veneers and crowns.
Custom-made, tooth-coloured restorations for front and back teeth
— planned around your individual needs after a clinical assessment at our Norlane practice in Geelong. Suitability and outcomes vary between patients.
Porcelain veneers
Dental crowns
Custom-made restorations
Assessed individually
Norlane · Geelong
est. 1974
Porcelain veneers
Dental crowns
Custom-made restorations
Assessed individually
Norlane · Geelong
est. 1974
Understanding the treatment
What porcelain veneers are.
A thin shell of dental porcelain, bonded to the front of a tooth.
A porcelain veneer is a thin, custom-made layer of tooth-coloured porcelain bonded to the front surface of a tooth. Veneers are sometimes considered for concerns such as discolouration that does not respond to whitening, small chips or surface wear, minor gaps, or the shape of front teeth.
In many cases a small amount of enamel is removed so the veneer can sit flush against the tooth. Because enamel does not grow back, this step is generally irreversible, and it is explained to you in full before any treatment begins.
Whether veneers are appropriate for you depends on the health of your teeth and gums, your bite, and your individual goals — and can only be determined after a clinical assessment.
Veneers are an elective treatment. Suitability is determined after a clinical assessment; outcomes vary between individuals, and all treatment carries both benefits and risks. A consultation is required before any treatment options can be confirmed.
Two different restorations
Veneers, or a crown?
Porcelain veneer
Covers the front of a tooth
- A thin layer bonded to the visible front surface of a tooth.
- Often considered for appearance-related concerns of the front teeth.
- Usually involves limited tooth preparation, though some enamel is generally removed.
- Most relevant where the underlying tooth is otherwise largely sound.
Dental crown
Covers the whole tooth
- A custom-made cover, or “cap”, that fits over the entire tooth.
- Often considered where a tooth needs structural protection or strengthening.
- May be used on front or back teeth, including after root canal treatment.
- Usually requires more tooth preparation than a veneer.
Which option may suit you — if either is appropriate — depends on your individual clinical situation and is determined after examination and, where needed, imaging. The descriptions above are general information only.
The options
Tooth-coloured restorations.
Several materials and restoration types may be considered, depending on the tooth involved and what it needs. The right choice — if any — is discussed during planning and confirmed only after a clinical assessment.
The treatment process
From first visit to fitted restoration.
The pathway
Every plan is written, not promised. You decide whether to proceed after the options, risks and costs are explained.
Consultation
Clinical exam
N° 01
Visit one
The Consultation
We listen to your concerns, examine your teeth, gums and bite, and discuss whether veneers or crowns may be suitable. Options, risks and costs are explained in writing before you decide.
Smile design
Design software
N° 02
Planning
Digital Smile Design
Where helpful, smile-design software can preview proposed changes to shape and proportion for discussion. A digital preview is a planning aid — not a prediction of a specific result.
Digital scan
Intraoral scanner
N° 03
Records
Digital Scan
A digital intraoral scanner captures a 3D model of your teeth, which most patients find more comfortable than conventional putty impressions.
Fabrication
CAD/CAM · ceramic
N° 04
Laboratory
Veneer & Crown Fabrication
Your restorations are custom-made by a dental laboratory using ceramic materials, often with CAD/CAM technology, to the specifications set out in your plan.
Fit & review
Follow-up
N° 05
Final visit
Fit & Review
The completed restoration is checked for fit, bite and appearance, then bonded or cemented, with a follow-up review of how it is settling. Individual results vary.
Timeframes and the number of visits vary between patients and depend on the individual treatment plan. Any images shown are illustrative and do not represent a guaranteed or typical outcome.
Common questions
Questions, answered plainly.
These are the genuine questions Geelong patients ask before requesting an assessment. If yours isn't here, call us — there are no awkward questions.
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Considerations & suitability.
Honest by design
We explain the limits as carefully as the options.
i.
Suitability
Not for everyone
Veneers and crowns are not suitable in every situation. Gum disease, untreated decay, or certain bite patterns and habits may need to be addressed first, or may make treatment unsuitable.
ii.
Irreversible
Irreversible steps
Preparing a tooth for a veneer or crown usually means removing some tooth structure, which cannot be reversed. This is explained fully before you decide.
iii.
Longevity
Sensitivity & care
Some sensitivity after treatment is common and usually settles. Restorations can chip, wear, or need repair or replacement over time; longevity varies and depends on factors including oral hygiene and habits.
iv.
Comfort
Anxious patients
For patients who feel anxious, options to help you feel more comfortable — including inhalation sedation in the chair, or sedation pathways through our partner Geelong Sleep Dentistry — may be discussed for suitable patients.
No dental treatment can be guaranteed, and individual results vary. All treatment carries risks as well as benefits, which are discussed with you before you decide. This information is general in nature and is not a substitute for a clinical assessment.
Begin the conversation
Begin with an assessment.
The first step is a clinical assessment at our Norlane practice. We will listen to your concerns, examine your teeth and gums, and explain the options, risks and costs in writing — so you can decide what is right for you.
Location
Norlane Dental Aesthetics & Implants
21 Princes Highway
Norlane VIC 3214
Direct line
(03) 5278 2666
Reception is happy to help with enquiries and appointments
Hours
Mon – Thu · 8:30am – 6:30pm
Fri · 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sat · 8:30am – 4:00pm
Parking
Ample free on-site parking
Easy access from the Princes Highway, Norlane