Types of Veneers: The Differences and Our Approach
June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
True aesthetics are quiet. They live in details you can't quite name at first glance, but that you feel intuitively. A natural-looking smile is exactly that kind of detail.
Modern dentistry is an important tool for bringing out what nature intended, and aesthetics are no exception to that. There is no single answer to the question "which veneers are best?" But one thing is certain: modern aesthetic dentistry is built around getting as close as possible to natural looks and comfort.
So, Which Veneers Should You Choose
There are several different veneer-making technologies on the market today. The most common are milled veneers (made from blanks, with a single-layer structure) and hand-crafted veneers (built up in layers of ceramic to form the tooth shape).
Milled veneers are made using computer-guided technology that provides high precision in recreating the future tooth. The most widely used material today is E-max ceramic, known for its strength. But should a veneer really be stronger than a natural tooth? Because it can't wear down naturally and takes on heavy load, this type of veneer can crack, which is why the bite and tooth shape need to be carefully considered before placing it. On top of that, the minimum thickness of milled veneers is usually 0.3-0.5 mm, which sometimes calls for more aggressive prepping of the tooth.
Zirconia veneers are also used in Europe. They bond to teeth quite firmly, but they're used far less often and have specific indications, mostly for crowns.
Hand-crafted feldspathic veneers are considered the best choice for a natural-looking smile. Each veneer is made entirely by hand, which makes it possible to match the natural structure of the enamel, recreate translucency and the way light plays across the surface, and capture the tooth's individual traits so it doesn't look "flat" or artificial. These veneers can be as thin as 0.1 mm, which among other things helps preserve the natural tooth structure.
In our work, we use every one of these technologies, since each has its own strengths. Because a natural tooth is so much more than just shape or color, we choose whichever method best fits the specific situation and helps achieve the result that's actually needed.
Our Philosophy: Natural Adaptation
A real tooth never looks quite the same in daylight, evening light, or in photos. That is why modern dentistry has moved away from the "Hollywood" tradition, where uniformly white teeth were the standard. What is in now is your own smile: healthy, harmonious, not perfect, but beautiful.
Our clinic shares this philosophy, which is why we don't create cookie-cutter teeth. We create a specific person's smile, shaped by their facial features, expressions, and proportions. It's exactly these small nuances that make a smile feel genuine. Health and function matter just as much when making veneers. Our teeth carry heavy loads, working as part of a single system with the bite, joints, and chewing muscles. So veneers shouldn't just be shells. They should be a logical extension of a person's natural biomechanics. That's exactly why our atelier's main focus is working with the Jevener technique.
The Jevener Technique: Classic Craftsmanship, Modern Application
In our work, we use a technique for making ceramic veneers on platinum foil. It's one of the most demanding techniques in modern aesthetic dentistry, used by only a handful of labs worldwide.
Every veneer is made entirely by hand, and each one is a unique, individually crafted piece. What's more, the work is jewelry-grade precision: these veneers end up several times thinner than a contact lens.
Why do we work this way? Because our goal is not identical, "perfect" teeth. Our goal is to recreate a smile that stays harmonious and feels comfortable in everyday life. Because true aesthetics are not about perfect symmetry. They are about a smile that looks like nature made it.