A dental veneer is a procedure most commonly used in cosmetic dentistry to improve appearance or perhaps protect a damaged tooth. The veneer is usually a thin material made from either porcelain or zirconium which is then bonded to the front of the tooth after the tooth has been prepared.
A normal veneer is likened in thickness to that of your fingernail whilst an ultra thin veneer is compared more to a contact lens in terms of thickness.
Many British and Irish patients enquire about having dental veneers made for them in Hungary but Hungarian dentists are cautious about taking on veneer patients due to the high maintenance that a veneer sometimes requires no matter how well made they are. Results are generally impressive but if the veneer breaks, chips or comes loose then travelling back to Hungary may erode the savings that you made. This does not mean that a Hungarian dentist will turn you away, but for this reason Hungarian dentists generally don’t provide a guarantee on veneers and may encourage you to have crowns if they think that ethically this is better for you. Dental crowns are stronger and there are generally no worries over reliability. They need more preparation but lengthy guarantees are given.
An alternative maybe to ask if the Hungarian dentist can offer regular maintenance in the UK as some Hungarian dentists regularly travel to the UK for consultations and aftercare. Other than that you may be better seeking veneer treatment from a dentist in the UK where you can visit at short notice should you require repair or maintenance?
Should you decide to go to Hungary for veneers then one visit lasting 4 to 5 days is required.
