Most natural
Feldspathic veneers
Layered porcelain for the most lifelike depth and character in thin restorations.
Aesthetic fixed · Cosmetic
Porcelain veneers, minimal reduction.
Short answer: we make feldspathic and IPS e.max Press porcelain veneers with very minimal reduction of existing tooth structure. Our technicians can take a custom shade at our Manhattan lab (or at your office, for Manhattan practices), and every veneer is stained and glazed by hand.
Veneers: key facts
- Techniques
- Feldspathic porcelain · IPS e.max Press
- Reduction
- Very minimal reduction of existing tooth structure
- Shade
- Custom shade taking at our lab (on-site visits for Manhattan offices)
- Turnaround
- Diagnostic wax-up 3–4 lab days, then design, print and finish 4–5 lab days for 1–4 units or 7–10 lab days for 5–20 units
- Warranty
- One year against manufacturing defects
Indications
When are porcelain veneers the right prescription?
Veneers change shape, shade and proportion with very little tooth reduction. Talk to us about your case planning before you prep.
- Discoloration that whitening cannot correct
- Closing small spaces and diastemas
- Reshaping worn, chipped or uneven anterior teeth
- Full smile makeovers combined with crowns
- Diagnostic wax-ups and mock-ups before prep
Materials & process
Feldspathic or e.max Press: which veneer technique?
Veneer preparation guidelines: see the veneer prep guide below.
Strength
IPS e.max Press veneers
Pressed lithium disilicate, a little stronger, with excellent translucency. See IPS e.max.
By hand
Custom shade & staining
Custom shade taking on site or in our lab, and characterization at the bench.
How a case moves through the lab
Scan or impression
Send a digital scan from your intraoral scanner, or send a conventional impression with your Rx. We accept scans from iTero, 3Shape, Medit, Shining 3D, Straumann AXS, Dexis, DS Core and more. Our iTero Lab ID is 4364; other systems can link to us via info@adlny.com.
Designed by our technicians
Every case is designed digitally in CAD by our technicians, and we can review a design with you remotely.
Made in house
Ceramics are wet-milled and models and appliances 3D printed in our Madison Avenue lab.
Finished by hand
Stain mixed at the bench, inspected under magnification and glazed with a brush before it ships back.
Patient before-and-after veneer photos are shown only in our case gallery.
Prep guide · Veneers
How much should you reduce for a veneer?
Let the final result drive the reduction: prep through a wax-up or mock-up, stay in enamel wherever you can and reduce more toward the incisal edge, where enamel is thickest.
| Zone | Feldspathic (minimal) | IPS e.max Press |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical third | 0.3–0.5 mm | At least 0.6 mm |
| Middle third | 0.5–0.7 mm | 0.6–0.8 mm |
| Incisal third | 0.7–0.9 mm | At least 0.7 mm |
| Incisal edge, if covered | 1.0–1.5 mm; about 1.5 mm for incisal effects | |
| Margin | Light chamfer, in enamel wherever possible | |
| Incisal margins | Away from static and dynamic contacts | |
| Start from | A diagnostic wax-up or mock-up; prep through it with depth cuts | |
Incisal design options
Window
No incisal coverage; the most conservative design.
Feather
Veneer runs to the incisal edge; the edge is not reduced.
Butt joint
Flat incisal reduction; often preferred for worn or fractured teeth.
Incisal overlap
Reduction wraps to a palatal chamfer; often preferred for healthy teeth with enough thickness.
Do & don’t
Do Rounded internal line angles
Don’t sharp line angles and edges
Do Slight taper, one path of insertion
Don’t undercuts or parallel walls
Do Smooth, continuous margin
Don’t ragged or ditched margin
Where sources differ
- Average labial enamel is only about 0.3–0.5 mm thick at the gingival third, which is why cervical reduction is the thinnest.
- Bigger shade changes need more room: one widely used protocol goes to 0.5 / 0.7 / 0.9 mm for one to two shades and 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm for two to three.
- Ivoclar lists 0.4 mm cervical and 0.5 mm incisal for its thin e.max veneers.
- Zone values come from clinical literature and Ivoclar’s e.max minimums rather than a single manufacturer document.
Based on: Ivoclar IPS e.max instructions for use and chairside guides; Winter (Inside Dentistry, 2013); Sisler (J Cosmetic Dent, AACD); Magne & Magne; reviews of veneer incisal designs.
General guidelines based on published manufacturer recommendations; contact Advanced Dental Laboratory for case-specific questions.
Veneer Prep Guide: PDF, US Letter.
Turnaround
How long do veneers take?
A diagnostic wax-up takes 3–4 lab days. Design, print and finish then take 4–5 lab days for 1–4 units, or 7–10 lab days for 5–20 units.
- 1. Diagnostic wax-up
- 2. Design, print & finish
1–4 units
5–20 units
We serve dentists nationwide. Local pickup and delivery across the NY metro area, including Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island; FedEx shipping anywhere in the continental US, to 274 Madison Avenue, Suite 1701, New York, NY 10016. Call by 12 noon, Monday–Friday, for guaranteed same-day pickup in Manhattan. After noon, we still pick up as soon as we can. Outside Manhattan, pickup in our local area is usually the next business day (Monday–Friday).
Every restoration we make carries a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. We take any restoration failure seriously, so each concern is reviewed individually and the options are discussed directly with you, the doctor.
From the bench
Veneers and anterior ceramics.
What dentists say
What dentists say.
…David is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and very invested in making sure his work is what we need. I send patients to him for shades routinely, which is an enormous service to me and the patient.
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I have used Advanced for many years; their work is top flite. David is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and very invested in making sure his work is what we need.
I send patients to him for shades routinely, which is an enormous service to me and the patient.
…As a dentist, I’ve worked with many labs, and advanced lab has far exceeded my expectations and has now become the only lab we use… Whenever I have questions or need assistance, they are just a phone call away and are always able to help…
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Advanced Dental has been providing the best quality work and attention to detail for our entire practice and patients for so many years. As a dentist, I’ve worked with many labs, and advanced lab has far exceeded my expectations and has now become the only lab we use. Our patients have beautiful teeth thanks to their amazing work. Whenever I have questions or need assistance, they are just a phone call away and are always able to help. I can’t thank David and his team enough! Always and forever my first choice.
Advanced Dental is hands down the best lab I’ve worked with. Their work is consistently precise, beautiful, and reliable… Highly recommend to any dentist looking for a trusted lab partner…
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Advanced Dental is hands down the best lab I’ve worked with. Their work is consistently precise, beautiful, and reliable. Communication is always easy, and they truly care about the final result. Highly recommend to any dentist looking for a trusted lab partner.Thank you David and your team for your dedication and expertise!
Veneers FAQ
Questions dentists ask about veneers.
What is the difference between feldspathic and e.max veneers?
Feldspathic veneers are layered porcelain and give the most lifelike depth in thin restorations. IPS e.max Press veneers are pressed lithium disilicate, slightly stronger, with excellent translucency.
How much reduction do your veneers need?
Very minimal reduction of existing tooth structure: typically about 0.3–0.5 mm at the cervical third, 0.5–0.7 mm in the middle third and 0.7–0.9 mm at the incisal third for feldspathic veneers (at least 0.6 mm for IPS e.max), more for bigger shade changes. See our veneer prep guide.
Can your technicians take the shade?
Yes. We offer custom shade taking at our Manhattan lab, or at your office in Manhattan, and custom staining at our laboratory.
Can I see the design before the veneers are made?
Yes. We can review a design with you remotely through Remote Design Review on our Client Services page.
Do you offer diagnostic wax-ups and mock-ups?
Yes. We offer diagnostic wax-ups and mock-ups.
How long do veneers take?
A diagnostic wax-up takes 3–4 lab days. Design, print and finish then take 4–5 lab days for 1–4 units, or 7–10 lab days for 5–20 units.
Fee schedule
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