Porcelain Veneers in Tirana — 5-Year Guarantee

Dental veneers are thin custom shells of porcelain or composite material bonded to the front of your teeth to correct cosmetic issues. They typically last 10-15 years with proper care — some E.max porcelain veneers exceed 20 years. Empire Dental uses premium E.max ceramic and offers a 5-year written guarantee on all veneer treatments.

The veneer procedure involves removing 0.3-0.5 mm of enamel from the front of each tooth, then bonding a custom-made porcelain shell on top. The enamel removal is permanent — meaning teeth will always need some form of covering — but the procedure itself is minimally invasive and performed under local anaesthesia. Most patients feel no significant discomfort.

Porcelain veneers and composite veneers differ in material, longevity and cost. Porcelain (especially E.max) is stronger, more stain-resistant, and lasts 10-15+ years. Composite is cheaper, faster (often single-visit) but less durable (3-7 years) and more prone to staining. For lasting transformation, porcelain is the standard; composite suits minor cases or younger patients.

Veneers correct several cosmetic issues at once: deep stains that resist whitening, chipped or worn teeth, minor misalignment without orthodontics, small gaps (diastema), uneven tooth shape, and old discoloured fillings on front teeth. They don't address bite problems or severe crowding — those need orthodontics first. Digital Smile Design lets you preview results before committing.

Caring for dental veneers involves the same routine as natural teeth: brush twice daily with a soft-bristled brush, floss every night, and have 6-monthly professional cleanings. Avoid biting hard objects (ice, pen caps, nail biting), and wear a night guard if you grind your teeth. E.max veneers resist staining better than natural teeth do.

Veneer placement is completed over 2 visits spread across 5-7 days at Empire Dental. Day 1-2: Digital Smile Design, tooth preparation, impressions, temporary veneers fitted. Days 3-5: laboratory crafts your custom E.max veneers with CAD/CAM precision. Day 6-7: final veneers tried, adjusted and permanently bonded. The result is ready before you fly home.