Cosmetic dentistry in Alicante
Including when cosmetic work has to be done again.
Cosmetic work on mouths already treated
A large share of the cosmetic treatment we do in Alicante does not start from a blank slate: these are mouths with old crowns, veneers that have lost their margin, or rehabilitations that never quite fitted. Redoing takes more planning than starting fresh, not less.
Why old work shows
Almost always the margin. When the gum recedes and uncovers the join between tooth and crown, the shadow that gives the work away appears. That is why margin fit and gum health weigh more on the final result than whichever material is chosen.
Monolithic zirconia in cosmetic work
Milled from one block, with no porcelain layered on, it avoids the chipping that layered crowns suffer. At the back it is the safest option; at the front it is combined with techniques that give it back some translucency so it does not read as opaque.
If you have had work done before, bring the paperwork: knowing which material was used guides the planning a great deal.
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See the result first
Digital simulation and an in-mouth trial before any preparation.
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Minimal preparation
We preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible.
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Natural result
Proportion and shade in harmony with your face, not a standard mould.
At this clinic
Doing properly what has already been done once
Patients unhappy with earlier cosmetic treatment turn up at the Luceros clinic regularly. The first step is not to promise a better result but to work out what failed: material, fit, gums or design.
From there it is planned digitally and tried in the mouth. Only once the patient approves the mock-up do we go to the definitive.
- The previous work diagnosed before anything is proposed.
- Monolithic zirconia milled from a single block.
- Approved in the mouth before going definitive.
Cosmetic dentistry treatments
How we approach a smile makeover
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Analysis and design
Photography, video, scanning and digital design of the proposed smile.
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Aesthetic trial in the mouth
The design is transferred to your mouth as a temporary and adjusted until it convinces you.
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Definitive work
The final pieces are made and bonded, replicating the design you already approved.
Real results
Cases treated in Alicante
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Before and after
Real cases from patients at this clinic, published with their consent. Results depend on each case and cannot be generalised.
Who carries it out
The team performing cosmetic dentistry in Alicante
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Erica Fuster
Dentista asociada · Odontología estética
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about this treatment
01 What is Digital Smile Design (DSD)?
It is the process of designing the new smile on photography, video and an intraoral scan before touching any tooth. It lets you see the proposal, discuss it and adjust it while everything is still reversible.
02 Veneers or crowns — what is the difference?
A veneer covers only the visible face of the tooth and preserves more healthy tissue: it is indicated when the tooth is sound and the issue is cosmetic. A crown covers the whole tooth and is indicated where there is significant breakdown, a previous root canal or a fracture.
03 How much does a full smile makeover cost?
It varies a lot with the number of teeth and the technique. After the study and digital design we provide a fixed written quote. Giving a figure before seeing the case would point you in the wrong direction.
04 Does whitening damage enamel?
Supervised professional whitening, at the right concentrations and times, does not damage enamel. Temporary sensitivity is the most common effect and is managed with desensitising agents. Unsupervised products can cause damage.
05 Can I have cosmetic work done if my gums are inflamed?
It is not advisable. The gums are treated first. On inflamed tissue, the margin of a veneer or crown will not fit properly and the aesthetic result will be lost within a short time.
Other treatments you may be interested in
First assessment
Request your cosmetic dentistry assessment in Alicante
- We call you to understand your case before proposing anything.
- Diagnosis with digital planning and a fixed written quote.
- No obligation: if you do not need treatment, we will tell you.
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