0 mm reduction —
your natural tooth, untouched

No. They suit teeth that are small (S), aligned (A), and flat rather than protruding (F). Outside those conditions we widen to micro- or minimal-prep, or recommend another treatment. Eligibility is a data decision made at diagnosis.

On qualifying teeth, a 0.1 mm-class shell reads as restored proportion, not bulk. We check the profile view together at try-in before bonding — a bulky result is never forced through.

Once firmly bonded, a thin shell takes force as one body with the tooth and resists fracture well. Habits like opening caps with your teeth must still be avoided, and grinders get a night guard planned alongside.

Because the tooth was never drilled, releasing the shell with the Er:YAG laser leaves the tooth as it originally was. That preserved reversibility is one of no-prep’s biggest advantages over reduction-based veneers.

When there is no reduction, proceeding without anesthesia is the norm, and bonding itself is not a painful step. Anesthesia can be added at any point if you want it.

No — the fee is the same: KRW 1,300,000 per tooth for multilayer build-up veneers (VAT excluded, as of 2026), regardless of reduction tier. The full fee table is disclosed on our pricing page.

Yes — partial shells covering only the gap side of a tooth are a classic no-prep case. Because the junction must be invisible, they demand even finer shade and contour design than full veneers.

With no trimming and no provisionals, both chair time and total visits tend to shrink. Most cases finish in two visits — one for diagnosis and design, one for try-in and bonding.

The conditions actually favor them: ceramic bonds strongest to enamel, and no-prep leaves the entire bonding surface as untouched enamel. Real-world lifespan still depends on bite, habits, and care — regular check-ups remain the foundation.

No-prep veneers are a front-teeth treatment, covering what shows when you smile. Canines are sometimes included depending on your smile line, but load-bearing molars call for crowns or inlays instead of thin shells.

The shell covers only the front surface — between the teeth and at the gum line, your natural tooth remains. That is why flossing and check-ups continue to matter. Early decay can often be treated without disturbing the shell, managed directly by our conservative-dentistry specialist.

Yes — a good combination. Orthodontics settles the alignment (the A criterion), which raises no-prep eligibility. Residual gaps, peg laterals, and shape concerns after braces are exactly what no-prep shells finish well.

The cement light-cures during the visit, but for the first 24 hours we advise avoiding very hard or chewy foods. After that, eat normally — just skip opening bottles or crunching ice with your front teeth.

Because their criteria differ — judged by feel, answers vary by clinic. We verify the three S·A·F conditions numerically with Park’s AES digital diagnosis, so you see the data behind “yes” or “no.”

Lower incisors are small, which favors the S condition — the deciding factor is bite clearance against the uppers. With room to spare, no-prep proceeds; without it, we advise micro-prep or an alternative.

The disclosed fee is the same as any veneer — KRW 1,300,000 per tooth, so KRW 2,600,000 for two (VAT excluded, as of 2026). Two peg laterals are the classic no-prep case, often finished in two visits.

0.1–0.5mm, often compared to a contact lens. Margins are finished and polished along the gum line and tooth contours, aiming for a result where no eye can tell where shell ends and tooth begins.

Yes, identically. Shells are seated temporarily to confirm shade, form, and speech, and bonded only after your approval. Zero reduction never means skipping verification.

If the sensitivity comes from surface wear or enamel damage, covering the exposed area can be expected to help. Sensitivity from decay or gum recession needs its own treatment first — cause comes before shell.

No upper limit for adults — preserving enamel makes it gentle even on mature teeth. For adolescents still growing, tooth and gum positions are still shifting, so we advise waiting until growth completes.

The try-in stage effectively is that: finished shells are seated temporarily, shade and form reviewed, revised if wanted, and reviewed again. Permanent bonding happens only after your approval — decide after the experience, not before.