Aesthetics
Porcelain (Ceramic)
Superior - non-porous porcelain with translucency matching natural enamel
Composite (Resin)
Natural - sculpted and polished to match surrounding teeth
Treatment Detail
Composite Veneers in Cali, Colombia
Direct resin veneers for patients who want minimally invasive results in 1-2 visits with easy in-clinic repairability.
- Specialist-led care
- Bilingual guidance
- Personalized plan
Digital smile design
Clinical focus
Precise planning for facial harmony, shape, and a natural finish.
Treatment Overview
Composite veneers are sculpted directly onto the tooth in 1-2 visits, lasting 5-8 years with maintenance polishing every 4 months. They are minimally invasive, repairable, and a more accessible alternative to porcelain.
Key Benefits
- Immediate smile improvement in 1-2 visits.
- Minimally invasive and often reversible because enamel preparation is limited.
- More accessible cost than porcelain for aesthetic smile upgrades.
- Easily repairable in clinic if a veneer chips or fractures.
- Natural-looking resin can be sculpted to blend with surrounding teeth.
- Corrects color, shape, spacing, and surface irregularities in one treatment plan.
The Process
- 1 Step
Consultation and Planning
We review your smile goals, shade expectations, and tooth anatomy before selecting the right composite design. - 2 Step
Diagnostic Wax-Up
A diagnostic wax-up helps define shape, proportion, and the visual direction of the final smile. - 3 Step
Conservative Preparation
If preparation is needed, it stays minimal so the treatment remains conservative and enamel-preserving. - 4 Step
Resin Layering and Molding
Composite is applied directly and shaped with light-cured molding to create anatomy and symmetry.
- 5 Step
Polishing and Adjustments
The veneers are polished, refined, and adjusted for bite comfort, smooth texture, and natural shine.
Porcelain vs Composite Veneers
Porcelain vs Composite Veneers - At a Glance
Durability
Porcelain (Ceramic)
10-15 years or more
Composite (Resin)
5-8 years with maintenance polishing every 4 months
Procedure Time
Porcelain (Ceramic)
2-3 visits
Composite (Resin)
1-2 visits
Invasiveness
Porcelain (Ceramic)
Minimal - 0.5-1 mm of enamel preparation
Composite (Resin)
Minimal to none - often no enamel preparation
Stain Resistance
Porcelain (Ceramic)
High - non-porous surface
Composite (Resin)
Lower - susceptible to coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco
Repairability
Porcelain (Ceramic)
Replaces entire veneer if damaged
Composite (Resin)
Easily repaired in-clinic without full replacement
Post-Treatment Care
Simple habits that protect your result, preserve comfort, and help extend the lifespan of your treatment.
Maintenance recommendation
Maintenance polishing recommended every 4 months.
- 1 Care tip
Brush twice daily with good technique.
- 2 Care tip
Floss every day to keep margins clean.
- 3 Care tip
Attend periodic cleanings and polishing visits.
- 4 Care tip
Avoid biting hard objects that can chip resin.
- 5 Care tip
Limit frequent exposure to coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco.
Real Treatment Results
Real documented clinical cases that show changes in shape, shade, and smile harmony.
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Why patients choose Cali for cosmetic dentistry
International patients save 60–70% on treatment while staying in carefully selected hotels, traveling with a private driver from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport (CLO), and receiving a fully concierge-managed itinerary.
Why Cali, Colombia for dental tourism
Specialist Care
Led by Dra. Paola Chicue in a Modern Cali Clinic
Every treatment page now pairs the specialist portrait and the modern treatment-room view to reinforce who performs your care and the clinical environment where the plan is delivered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do composite veneers damage my natural teeth?
Usually no. Composite veneers are minimally invasive and often require little to no enamel preparation, which is why many patients choose them as a more conservative option.
Is the treatment painful?
Composite veneers are generally painless and often do not require anesthesia because the preparation is minimal or sometimes unnecessary.
How long do composite veneers last?
Composite veneers usually last 5 to 8 years. Their appearance lasts best when you keep up with maintenance polishing about every 4 months.
Can composite veneers stain?
Yes. Composite resin is more prone to staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco than porcelain, so regular polishing and good habits matter.
How should I care for my composite veneers?
Brush twice daily, floss, attend regular cleanings and polishing visits, avoid biting hard objects, and limit foods and drinks with strong pigments when possible.
What if a composite veneer fractures or is damaged?
One advantage of composite is that it can often be repaired directly in the clinic without replacing the entire veneer, as long as the damage is evaluated promptly.
What is the main difference between composite and porcelain veneers?
Composite veneers are more affordable, faster, and easier to repair, while porcelain veneers usually offer greater stain resistance and a longer lifespan of about 10 to 15 years or more.