What is a ceramic veneer?
A veneer covers only the visible surface of the tooth, unlike a crown, which encases it entirely. It is an additive cosmetic treatment: a fine layer of ceramic is added rather than the tooth being ground down.
Adhesively bonded to the enamel, the ceramic reproduces the natural translucency of the tooth and offers lasting resistance to staining from coffee, tea or tobacco. In Dr Zeitoun Saal’s practice in Paris 8, each veneer is designed from a prior analysis of the smile and the proportions of the face — never from a catalogue.
Dr Saal’s approach
Dr Laura Zeitoun Saal directs her practice towards cosmetic dentistry. Her guiding principle for veneers: to do as little as possible to the tooth, and to be as precise as possible about the result.
“A successful veneer goes unnoticed: it is forgotten. My role is not to fit a standardised smile, but to reveal your own — while preserving your natural teeth as far as possible.”
— Dr Laura Zeitoun Saal, dental surgeon, Paris 8
Trained in smile aesthetics in Strasbourg and holding a doctorate in dental surgery (Faculté de Garancière), Dr Saal designs each case individually: study of the proportions, selection of the shade, approval of a project before any procedure, and collaboration with a dental laboratory [ceramist / laboratory to be specified — to be confirmed] for the fabrication of the veneers.
When are veneers indicated?
Veneers address specific cosmetic situations in the anterior region (the teeth of the smile), when teeth whitening or a simpler treatment is not enough.
- Persistent discolouration that whitening cannot correct: non-vital teeth, stains, fluorosis, tetracycline dyschromia.
- Gaps between the teeth (diastemata) to be closed.
- Worn, chipped or slightly fractured teeth.
- Minor misalignments, without resorting to orthodontics.
- Harmonisation of the shape and proportions of the smile.
Significant bruxism, insufficient oral hygiene or overly damaged enamel may contraindicate veneers. At the first appointment in Paris 8, Dr Saal checks that they are the appropriate solution for your situation, or directs you towards an alternative.
Ceramic or composite veneer?
Both correct the aesthetics, but differ in material, lifespan and cost. Ceramic offers superior appearance and longevity; composite, applied chairside in a single session, remains more affordable.
| Criterion | Ceramic veneer | Whitening beforehand |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrication | In the laboratory, from an impression | Chairside, directly |
| Indicative lifespan | 10 to 20 years | 5 to 7 years |
| Stain resistance | High | Lower, re-stains over time |
| Reversibility | Depending on the preparation | More reversible |
| Number of sessions | 2 to 3 | 1 |
| Fees | €€€ | €€ |
The treatment, step by step
At the practice, fitting veneers follows a precise sequence. Nothing is fitted before the smile project has been approved with you.
Analysis & smile project
Dr Saal studies your proportions and your wishes, takes photographs and designs a cosmetic project (simulation, mock-up).
Approval of the project
The project is tried in the mouth and then adjusted. You see the intended result before any irreversible procedure.
Minimal preparation & impression
Very conservative preparation of the tooth where necessary, then an impression sent to the laboratory.
Fitting & bonding
Try-in of the definitive veneers, bonding and adjustment of the occlusion for a stable and comfortable result.
Clinical cases
In accordance with our professional code of conduct, these photographs do not represent a guaranteed result: results vary according to each clinical situation.
Lifespan & maintenance
A ceramic veneer generally lasts from 10 to 20 years. Clinical literature reports survival rates of around 95% at ten years.
Its longevity depends on hygiene, occlusion and habits. To preserve it: careful brushing, regular check-ups at the practice, wearing a night guard in the event of bruxism, and caution with very hard foods or objects. Veneers do not discolour, but the neighbouring natural teeth may change over time; the follow-up provided by Dr Saal maintains the harmony of the smile over the years.
Veneer pricing & quotes
The practice has chosen to work exclusively in ceramic. Fees are quoted per tooth and a written, detailed quote is provided before any treatment; whitening, when indicated, is carried out beforehand to establish the reference shade.
Indicative fees — Dr Saal’s practice, Paris 8
Indicative amounts. A written, detailed quote is always provided after the first analysis appointment, before any treatment.
Your veneers in Paris 8, avenue George V
Dr Laura Zeitoun Saal’s practice is located at 45 avenue George V, in the heart of the Triangle d’Or, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris — between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine.
By appointment, it welcomes patients from Paris 8 and across the Île-de-France for the fitting of veneers and cosmetic dentistry treatments. Access by public transport is direct: George V station (line 1) a few steps away, and Alma–Marceau (line 9) nearby.
