Cosmetic Dentistry & Porcelain Veneers

## Cosmetic work we make - **Pressed e.max (lithium disilicate) veneers** — hand-stained or layered - **[Layered feldspathic porcelain veneers](/services/feldspathic-veneers/)** — the highest-esthetic option, built one layer at a time on a refractory die - **All-ceramic anterior crowns** — e.max with anterior layering - **Diagnostic wax-ups & mock-ups** — hand-waxed on mounted study models for treatment planning ## The cosmetic workflow we recommend The best veneer cases share a pattern: plan first, prep second. We work with practices on: 1. **Records visit** — impressions, intraoral photos, and shade documentation 2. **Diagnostic wax-up** — hand-waxed on a mounted study model showing proposed tooth proportions and incisal edge position 3. **Mock-up in the mouth** — putty matrix from the wax-up, tried in over unprepped teeth 4. **Prep visit** — using the approved design as your guide 5. **Final delivery** — with a try-in if the case warrants it For a single veneer or chip repair, we'll usually skip straight to fabrication — send a great impression and good shade information. ## Why hand-crafted matters for esthetic cases Anterior esthetics is where the difference between a hand-crafted lab and a production-line lab shows up most. Shade matching, layering technique, surface texture, line angles, and incisal translucency — these are decisions made one case at a time, in one technician's hands. At Northwest Dental Studio, that's the owner — every time. ## Shade and esthetic information we love to see - Intraoral photos with the patient's natural smile and lips at rest - A shade tab held at the level of the teeth being matched - A bite registration showing dynamic occlusion if the case is anterior If we have those three things, we can usually nail the case on the first try. ## Cosmetic dentistry FAQs