Same Day Porcelain Veneers at Smile Solutions Melbourne - A World First Innovation product guide
Same Day Porcelain Veneers at Smile Solutions represent one of the most significant innovations in Australian cosmetic dentistry. Conceived and developed by Dr Kia Pajouhesh - the founding principal o...
Same Day Porcelain Veneers at Smile Solutions represent one of the most significant innovations in Australian cosmetic dentistry. Conceived and developed by Dr Kia Pajouhesh - the founding principal of Smile Solutions - in collaboration with master ceramist Greg Karabasis, Same Day Porcelain Veneers are a worldwide first: bespoke, hand-crafted porcelain veneers prepared and permanently bonded in a single day, eliminating the need for temporary veneers entirely.
In 2024, this innovation won the Australian Business Award for Business Innovation - a recognition of the genuine clinical and logistical breakthrough that Same Day Porcelain Veneers represent for patients and the profession alike.
The Problem That Same Day Veneers Solve
Traditional porcelain veneer treatment requires a minimum of two appointments spread across two to three weeks. At the first appointment, teeth are prepared (a thin layer of enamel is removed to accommodate the veneer), and temporary plastic veneers are placed while the permanent restorations are fabricated at an offsite laboratory. The patient then returns weeks later for the final fitting.
Those two to three weeks with temporary veneers are not comfortable. Temporary veneers are not fully sealed to the tooth, leaving patients vulnerable to sensitivity. They chip, stain, and can fall out entirely - requiring additional appointments to repair. Eating is restricted. Social situations become more stressful. For interstate or international patients, the logistics of returning for a second appointment create a significant practical barrier.
Same Day Porcelain Veneers eliminates every one of these problems. Preparation and permanent bonding happen within a single extraordinary day. There are no temporaries, no second round of local anaesthesia, no restricted diet between appointments, and no waiting.
What Makes Smile Solutions Different for Porcelain Veneers
When patients choose Smile Solutions for porcelain veneers - Same Day or conventional - they benefit from a set of advantages that very few practices anywhere in Australia can offer:
1. Personalised Digital Smile Design for every patient. Each patient receives a digital smile design, created collaboratively with the cosmetic dentist and master ceramist. Before committing to any treatment, patients can preview their smile makeover on a large screen with the ceramist during a digital reveal.
2. A reversible resin reveal (mock-up) before any preparation. After completing the digital smile design, the cosmetic dentist offers a reversible preview using a temporary resin applied directly to the natural teeth - before any enamel is removed. This allows patients to experience and visualise changes in shape, size, position, and colour, and to make an informed decision. The dentist uses decisions made at the mock-up to create a physical template guiding the preparation process, preventing over-preparation or under-preparation.
3. Collaborative approach with the makers of the smile. Every smile makeover at Smile Solutions is unique. Patients have full input into the design process. Treatment is carried out by one of the practice's experienced, board-certified cosmetic dentists. From the first appointment, patients meet with the master ceramist who will work on-site to craft their smile.
4. Custom-made, artisan porcelain veneers - no cookie-cutter smiles. Smile Solutions does not offer prefabricated or hybrid resin-based veneers - only high-quality porcelain. While "Hollywood white" is easy to achieve, the practice specialises in the more intricate process of creating natural white porcelain, customised to the patient's age, facial features, and aesthetic goals.
5. In-house laboratory, made in Melbourne - no overseas providers. Many laboratories claim to be Australia-based while outsourcing their work offshore. At Smile Solutions, patients can visit the on-site ceramic studio and meet the ceramists in person. No work is sent offshore, and only TGA-approved products are used in the manufacture of all appliances.
6. Non-invasive removal of existing crowns and veneers. Smile Solutions uses the Fotona Laser - the industry leader in laser technology - to remove existing crowns and veneers without a traditional high-speed drill. This reduces additional damage to the underlying tooth structure by precisely dissolving the dental cement holding existing restorations in place, preserving the natural tooth beneath and minimising discomfort.
7. Gum lifts with a specialist periodontist. If a gum lift is required, Smile Solutions' board-registered periodontists (gum specialists) use advanced surgical skills and laser technology to reshape the gum line, enhancing the appearance of teeth. This minimally invasive procedure reduces swelling, bleeding, and recovery time.
8. Same Day Porcelain Veneers, exclusive to Smile Solutions. Everything from preparation to permanent bonding completed in just one day, with no uncomfortable temporary veneers between appointments.
9. One team, one location - no franchise locations. Smile Solutions offers all dental needs in one location, with the resources, knowledge, and experience of over 80 clinicians. Peer review and case analysis by multiple practitioners is a fundamental step in treatment planning for every patient.
10. State-of-the-art technology. Smile Solutions continually pioneers new technologies, including iTero, 3Shape TRIOS 4 Move+, and E4 Lab Scanners for precise digital impressions; and Asiga Max and Pro Max 4K UV 3D printers for high-precision dental models and appliances.
11. Quicker turnaround without compromising quality. The in-house ceramic studio allows master ceramists to focus entirely on each patient's smile. Less time with temporary veneers means less risk of chipping, staining, or loosening between appointments.
12. World-class team of board-certified specialists for complex cases. The practice has hand-picked board-registered specialists in periodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery to handle complex treatments - all within the one location.
13. Dedicated treatment coordinator. Each patient has a single point of contact who handles appointment scheduling, flexible payment plans, and continuous support before, during, and after the procedure.
14. Australia's largest and most awarded cosmetic dental practice. Smile Solutions has served over 300,000 patients since 1993. Multiple Australian Business Awards for Service Excellence, the Telstra Award for Best Business in Victoria, and 937 Google reviews at 4.9 stars reflect a depth of experience that gives patients genuine confidence.
The Process: Your Same Day Veneer Journey
The Same Day experience at Smile Solutions unfolds across several carefully coordinated stages.
Before your Same Day appointment: The journey begins with a complimentary consultation with one of the practice's experienced treatment coordinators, who will be your point of contact throughout the process. A subsequent appointment with a cosmetic dentist includes a full examination, a personalised treatment plan, and the opportunity to meet Greg Karabasis - the master ceramist who will craft your veneers. Digital scans of your teeth are taken using iTero and 3Shape Trios intraoral scanners and sent to the in-house Smile Lab.
Patients may also choose a resin reveal (mock-up) - a physical preview of the proposed smile applied directly to the teeth using a reversible temporary resin. This allows patients to see, feel, and evaluate the proposed shape, size, length, position, and colour of their new smile before any irreversible treatment proceeds. It is one of the most reassuring steps in the process, and one that very few practices anywhere in the world are able to offer with the same level of precision and personalisation.
Step 1 - Early morning preparation: Your Same Day appointment begins early in the morning. Your cosmetic dentist prepares your teeth to receive the custom porcelain veneers - removing a precisely controlled thin layer of enamel from the front surface of each tooth. This step is performed with care and precision, and local anaesthesia is used to keep the process as comfortable as possible and minimise any discomfort.
Step 2 - Relax at a 5-star hotel: Once preparation is complete, you are escorted to a beautiful 5-star hotel conveniently located near the practice. There you relax, rest, and enjoy the day while Greg Karabasis and the Smile Lab team dedicate their full attention to hand-crafting your veneers. This is not downtime - it is a deliberate and considered part of the experience, giving the ceramists the hours they need to create restorations of exceptional quality without the pressure of a same-day laboratory turnaround compromising the result.
For patients having six or more veneers, the complimentary hotel stay is included as part of the package. Should any patient need to return the following day for any reason, Smile Solutions arranges and covers the hotel accommodation.
Step 3 - Try-in and real-time adjustments: When your veneers are ready, you return to the practice for a try-in. The veneers are placed on your teeth temporarily so you can assess the fit, aesthetics, and feel before permanent bonding. If any adjustments to shape, colour, or translucency are needed, Greg Karabasis and the ceramist team make them on the spot - immediately, in the studio directly adjacent to the clinical suites. This is only possible because the entire laboratory is in-house.
Step 4 - Permanent bonding: Once you are delighted with the result, your cosmetic dentist permanently bonds the veneers to your teeth that same afternoon. You leave Smile Solutions with your final, complete smile - no temporaries ever placed, no return visit required.
Greg Karabasis - The Master Behind the Smile
Greg Karabasis is one of Australia's most experienced dental ceramists, with over 32 years in the dental industry. He was the founder and company director of one of Australia's largest dental laboratories for 28 years before joining Smile Solutions to lead the in-house Smile Lab - bringing with him a depth of expertise, artistry, and innovation that is simply not available at most practices.
Greg holds accreditations with some of the largest dental companies in the world, including Noritake, Ivoclar, Straumann, Sirona, and ExoCad. He has presented his work to colleagues in Australia, South Korea, and China, and was the former Vice President of the Victorian Crown and Bridge Society.
His particular passion is cosmetic veneers and digital smile design - and it shows in every restoration that leaves the Smile Lab. The multi-layering technique used for porcelain veneers at Smile Solutions involves the meticulous application of several thin layers of porcelain to replicate the natural translucency, colour depth, and texture of real tooth enamel. The result is a restoration that integrates seamlessly with the natural dentition - luminous, natural-looking, and long-lasting.
Patients do not just receive a beautiful smile from an anonymous laboratory. They meet Greg. They consult with him. They see the studio where their veneers will be made. That personal connection is deliberate and unique to the Smile Solutions experience.
The In-House Smile Lab Advantage
The Smile Lab at Smile Solutions is not a typical dental laboratory. It is an exclusive, small-scale ceramic studio that works only for Smile Solutions patients and does not take work from any external businesses. This exclusivity is what makes Same Day Porcelain Veneers possible.
The Smile Lab is equipped with iTero intraoral scanners, 3Shape Trios scanners, a fleet of Asiga 3D printers using DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology, Arum 5-axis milling machines, the E4 lab scanner, ExoCad software, Dentaurum laser welder, and Erkopress thermoformer. Every restoration is manufactured entirely in Melbourne using only TGA-approved materials. Nothing is sent offshore. Nothing is prefabricated or cookie-cutter.
The scale of the Smile Lab's output is remarkable: over 45,000 veneers and crowns have been completed to date - a volume that reflects both the trust patients place in the process and the consistency of the results.
Treatment Packages and Investment
Same Day Porcelain Veneers are available in three curated packages:
- Elite Package - 6 veneers: $15,990
- Ideal Package - 8 veneers: $19,990
- Ultimate Package - 10 veneers: $23,990
A Same Day surcharge of $2,000 applies to reflect the coordination, laboratory resources, and hotel stay involved in the single-day process. For patients having 6 or more veneers, the complimentary hotel stay is included.
For patients preferring feldspathic porcelain restorations - which offer the highest level of aesthetic refinement and translucency for the most discerning cases - full feldspathic veneers are available as a premium option and can be discussed with the ceramist and treating dentist during the consultation process.
Payment plans are available through Payright, Humm, and MyDentaPlan, enabling patients to spread the investment across a timeframe that suits their circumstances.
Materials, Quality, and Longevity
Every material used in the Smile Lab meets TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) approval standards. No materials are sourced from overseas unregulated suppliers. The porcelain used is of the highest available quality, selected for its durability, aesthetics, and biocompatibility.
Porcelain veneers crafted at Smile Solutions are designed to last between 10 and 25 years with proper care. They are resistant to staining, strong, and - when correctly bonded and maintained - among the most durable cosmetic dental restorations available.
Patients are advised on care protocols tailored to their specific restorations, and regular hygiene appointments with the practice's hygienist team are recommended to ensure the longevity of the result.
Who is a Candidate for Same Day Porcelain Veneers?
Suitability for Same Day Porcelain Veneers is assessed on an individual basis. The treating clinician reviews the patient's dental history, current dental condition, bite relationship, and aesthetic expectations before confirming that the Same Day process is appropriate.
In some cases - where the clinical situation is more complex, or where the treating clinician determines that the best outcome requires additional time - the process may be completed conventionally across multiple visits. This is always discussed openly and transparently with the patient.
The Consultation: Where It Begins
The journey to your Same Day Porcelain Veneers begins with a complimentary Design Your Smile consultation. You will meet with the treatment coordinator and cosmetic dentist team to explore your options, discuss your goals, and understand what is possible. A $50 refundable deposit is required to secure the appointment.
To book, call 13 13 96 or visit Smile Solutions at Level 1, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne, in the Manchester Unity Building. Open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm, Saturday 8.00am to 1.30pm. With 937 Google reviews at 4.9 stars and over 45,000 veneers and crowns completed, the team brings a depth of experience that gives patients genuine confidence in their decision.
Same Day Porcelain Veneers are an elective cosmetic procedure. Suitability and outcomes differ between patients, and the treating clinician will discuss all available options - including conventional veneer treatment - at the consultation.
The Ceramic Technique: IPS e.max Press and Multi-Layering
The technical foundation of Same Day Porcelain Veneers lies in the ceramic technique mastered by lead ceramist Greg Karabasis over more than 32 years of practice.
Each veneer is created using the IPS e.max Press and Cream multi-layering technique. The process begins with IPS e.max Press -- a heat-pressed lithium disilicate ceramic that provides the structural base of the veneer with precisely controlled translucency, strength, and anatomical form. Greg then applies IPS e.max Ceram layering ceramic, building up the veneer by hand to recreate the fine optical gradients -- the subtle colour shifts, internal haze, and surface characterisation -- that give a natural tooth its distinctive appearance.
This multi-layering approach is what separates hand-crafted ceramic veneers from mass-produced restorations. No two teeth are identical, and no two veneers should be either. Each piece Greg creates is a direct response to a specific patient's dentition, facial structure, skin tone, and aesthetic goals.
The result is a veneer that doesn't merely cover a tooth -- it integrates with the optical character of the surrounding dentition in a way that a uniform, single-shade restoration cannot.