Clinical Articles
Veneer notes written at the chairside
Questions that come up in consultations, answered with real cases. These are diagnostic notes — including the limits of the procedure — not advertising copy.
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Black Triangles Black Triangle Treatment: Resin or Veneers—Which Is Right for You? Today we're talking about black triangle treatment. "I see a dark triangle between my teeth." "I finished orthodontic treatment and now I have a black triangle." "Which treatment method is right for me?" Depending on the case, resin bonding or veneers may be the more suitable option. -
Retreatment Veneer and Crown Retreatment: Turning Awkward-Looking Teeth Natural Today I'm introducing a veneer and all-ceramic crown retreatment case. "My crown looks too unnatural." "My veneer is opaque and it shows." "It's been a long time since I was treated — can it be redone?" It can be changed to look natural through retreatment. -
Lifespan & Care Translucent Veneers vs Opaque Veneers: What's the Difference? Today we're talking about the difference in how veneers are made. "Why do some veneers look natural while others look off?" "Why do some veneers have translucency while others look flat and stiff?" The answer lies in how they're made. -
Front Teeth Receded Gums on Front Teeth, Solved Naturally with Pink Ceramic Today we talk about veneers that reproduce even the shape of the gums. "My gums have receded a lot." "My front teeth look too long." "Gum surgery feels like too much." Pink ceramic can solve it. -
No-prep White Spots and Discoloration After Braces, Solved With No-Prep Veneers Today I'm introducing a no-prep veneer case after braces. "My braces are off, but now I have discoloration on my teeth." "The white spots won't go away." No-prep veneers can solve this. -
Apgujeong Announcement: Lamista Academy Seminars from Dr. Park Jonguk of Dream Dental Clinic Today I'm sharing the Lamista Academy seminar schedule. Busan seminar, sold out 3 months early! First, some good news. The June Busan Lamista seminar has completely sold out, 3 months ahead of time. -
No-prep Aging-Tooth Veneers: You Can Have Young-Looking Teeth Even in Your 50s and 60s Today I want to talk about veneers for aging teeth. "My face looks young, but my teeth alone look old." "I'm in my 50s and my teeth are so worn down." "Can I still get veneers on teeth in my 60s?" Yes, you can. -
No-prep 3 Conditions for No-Prep Veneers — Shown Through Real Cases Today I'm talking about no-prep veneers. "Can I get veneers without having my teeth ground down?" Yes, you can — as long as the conditions are right. What are no-prep veneers? Exactly what the name says: veneers done without reducing the tooth at all. -
Retreatment All-Ceramic Crown Redo: How Awkward-Looking Front Teeth Change Front teeth that bother you every time you look in the mirror. You spent real money on treatment, yet something feels off, as if they're not really your own teeth. -
Choosing a Clinic Only 2 Front-Tooth Veneers? The Secret of a Clinic That's Genuinely Good at Veneers Today I'm sharing a special case where veneers were placed on just two front teeth. "Can it really look natural with only two?" At a clinic that's genuinely good at veneers, the answer is yes. Photo 1, showing the problem with the two front teeth, is a case where veneers were needed on exactly those two teeth. -
Discolored Teeth Congenital Tooth Discoloration and Staining: Can Veneers Solve It? Today I'd like to introduce a case involving congenital tooth discoloration and staining. "My teeth have had stains on them since birth." "They don't go away even with whitening." It can be solved with veneers. -
No-prep No-Prep Veneers for a Peg Lateral: Completing the Smile After Invisalign Today we introduce a case of no-prep veneers for a peg lateral. The patient came to us after finishing Invisalign treatment. In Photo 1, you can see she came in for diagnosis while the Invisalign attachments were still on her teeth. -
No-prep All-Ceramic Crown Retreatment Plus No-Prep Veneers: A Natural Front-Tooth Result Today I'm introducing a case combining an all-ceramic crown redo with no-prep veneers. "I only had a crown done on my lateral incisor, can it be redone together with the other teeth?" "Can the other front teeth be made prettier at the same time as the crown redo?" Yes, it's possible! -
Crooked Teeth Teeth Still Crooked Even After Orthodontic Treatment: Can Veneers Fix It? Today I'd like to talk about veneers after orthodontic treatment, something many patients struggle with. "Even after braces, my teeth still look crooked." "I had orthodontic treatment, but the shape of my teeth still isn't pretty." There are many patients who remain unsatisfied even after orthodontic treatment. -
Discolored Teeth Why Teeth Turn Yellow in Your 50s and 60s: Can Veneers Make Them Look Younger? Today I want to talk about veneers for people in their 50s and 60s. "My teeth keep getting more yellow as I get older. Is it even worth getting veneers at this point?" Many middle-aged and older patients ask me exactly this. -
Front Teeth Front-Tooth Veneers: Why Some Look Obvious and Others Look Natural Why do some veneers look obviously fake while others look completely natural? Two photos tell the whole story, comparing an artificial, awkward result with a natural, lifelike one. -
Lifespan & Care Did You Get Veneers Without a Diagnosis? That's Risky Today I want to talk about something truly important. "Was your veneer treatment properly diagnosed?" What 20 years of experience says about the importance of diagnosis. I have been providing veneer treatment for 20 years. -
Multi-layer Build-up Ceramic Block vs. Handmade Build-Up: What Really Decides Your Veneer's Fate Today I'll clearly show you the difference fabrication method makes in veneer results: a veneer milled from a single ceramic block versus the layered build-up method we use. -
Front Teeth Front-Tooth Veneers: The Fabrication Method Determines the Result Today I'll explain the veneer fabrication process in detail. If you're looking for a good clinic, be sure to check their fabrication method — it falls into two broad types. -
Worn & Chipped Chipped-Tooth Veneers: Even Teeth Eroded by Acid Reflux Can Be Saved Today I'd like to share a special case. It's the story of teeth eroded by acid reflux (GERD) that were treated with no-prep veneers and the sandwich technique. Acid reflux destroys teeth. -
No-prep No-Prep Veneers: Beautiful Without Cutting Your Teeth An ideal case of no-prep veneers: a special treatment that bonds thin ceramic onto the teeth without any reduction, creating a beautiful smile while preserving the natural tooth. -
Front Teeth Anterior Laminate Veneers: A Beautiful Transformation for a Patient Whose Teeth "Weren't Pretty" Today I'm introducing a case where front-tooth veneers restored a beautiful smile. I hope this helps anyone looking for Gangnam veneers or a clinic that does veneers well. "My front teeth just aren't pretty." This patient came in for veneer treatment because her front teeth "weren't pretty." -
No-prep No-Prep Veneers: Are They Possible Even With Large Teeth? Today I'm introducing a special no-prep veneer case. I'll explain how no-prep is possible even when the teeth are large. There are three key conditions for no-prep veneers that I always emphasize. -
No-prep [No-Prep Veneers] Cramped Spaces After Braces, Restored to Dimension with 0.1mm Spacing Design It might seem like all your concerns would end once orthodontic treatment is finished, but surprisingly many patients come in with new concerns instead. The most common ones are the shape and color of the teeth, and a certain cramped feeling between the teeth that lingers after braces.