Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ - Complete Guide | Smile Solutions Melbourne product guide

The Ceramic Technique Behind Same Day Porcelain Veneers

What makes Same Day Porcelain Veneers technically distinctive is not simply the compressed timeline -- it is the ceramic artistry that makes that timeline possible without compromise.

Lead ceramist Greg Karabasis uses the IPS e.max Press and Cream multi-layering technique for each veneer. This method begins with a pressed ceramic base (IPS e.max Press), creating the structural foundation with the precise shape, translucency, and tooth-specific anatomy required. Ceramic build-up is then applied using the IPS e.max Ceram layering material, allowing the ceramist to recreate the fine optical gradients -- the subtle shifts in colour, hue, and value -- that give a natural tooth its depth and character.

The result is a veneer that replicates the layered optical complexity of a living tooth. Each veneer is unique, built by hand in Smile Solutions' on-site ceramic studio, and crafted specifically to complement the individual patient's facial features, skin tone, and aesthetic goals.

This technique is used by expert ceramists producing some of the finest dental restorations in the world. At Smile Solutions, it is delivered by a ceramist with more than 32 years of experience, in an on-site studio, on the same day the veneers are bonded.

The Patient Journey: Step by Step

The Same Day Porcelain Veneers process follows a carefully structured sequence. Dr Casey Edgar and the clinical team at Smile Solutions explain the journey in clear terms:

Preparation begins in the morning with tooth assessment and the removal of a small amount of enamel -- typically less than half a millimetre -- to create the correct surface for bonding. Custom handcrafted veneers are a thin sheet of porcelain used to beautify the aesthetics of the tooth in both colour and shape.

While preparation is underway in the morning, Greg Karabasis begins creating each veneer in the on-site ceramic studio. Patients are free to spend this time at a nearby 5-star hotel or at leisure in the CBD.

Late in the afternoon, the patient returns to Smile Solutions for the try-in and bonding. The veneers are reviewed, any refinements made, and then permanently bonded. There are no temporaries, no second round of anaesthetic, and no follow-up fitting appointments.

As Dr Kristina Cain has explained: "There's a lot of behind-the-scenes work that goes on -- lots of pre-organisation through the lab work. But when the patient gets to the end result, it's seamless. I've never met anyone who hasn't said it was worth it."

Smile Solutions Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ in Melbourne

A world first in cosmetic dentistry

Picture waking up one morning and, by that same evening, leaving with a completely transformed smile - crafted by hand, fitted with clinical precision, and designed specifically for you. Smile Solutions pioneered Same Day Porcelain Veneers™, a genuine world first that does away with uncomfortable temporary veneers and multiple appointments, so your complete smile transformation happens in a single visit.

Co-developed by founding principal dentist Dr Kia Pajouhesh and master ceramist Greg Karabasis, the procedure won the 2024 Australian Business Award for Business Innovation - recognition that reflects the clinical rigour and genuine originality behind it.

What are Same Day Porcelain Veneers™?

Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ are individually hand-crafted, bespoke porcelain veneers that are prepared, created and permanently bonded to your teeth within a single day. From tooth preparation through to final placement, every step happens in one carefully coordinated visit, with no temporary veneers required at any stage.

This is not simply a faster version of traditional veneers. The approach is built differently from the ground up, with your comfort, your time and the quality of your outcome as the central priorities.

Who is this service for?

Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ suit a wide range of patients who want world-class care without the usual inconveniences. The service works particularly well for:

• Patients who want a complete, lasting smile transformation without weeks of living with temporary veneers
• Regional, interstate and international patients who need a high-quality result with minimal travel
• Anyone who wants the finest porcelain veneers delivered with a careful, unhurried approach
• Patients who want to avoid the sensitivity, dietary restrictions and uncertainty that come with temporary veneers

Whether you are travelling from interstate or simply want a more comfortable path to your ideal smile, Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ offer a practical and genuinely different solution.

What to expect: the process

Your journey with Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ is structured so you feel informed and comfortable at every stage. Here is how it works:

1. Complimentary consultation - You start with a relaxed, no-pressure conversation with one of our experienced treatment coordinators. You will talk through your smile goals, ask questions, and work out whether Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ are right for you. A fully refundable $50 deposit secures your appointment.

2. Clinical examination - A thorough examination with one of our cosmetic dentists lets us assess your dental health and put together a treatment plan built around your specific needs. You will also have the chance to meet Greg Karabasis, the master ceramist who will hand-craft your veneers.

3. Digital scans - 3D digital scans of your teeth are taken and sent directly to our in-house ceramic studio, giving the team the precision they need from the outset.

4. Optional mock-up - If you want to see what your new smile will look like before committing, we offer a reversible physical mock-up. It gives you a real sense of the result ahead and lets you refine your preferences before any veneer is made.

5. Your same day appointment - On the day of your procedure, you arrive at our Melbourne rooms in the morning for tooth preparation. You are then invited to spend the waiting time at a nearby five-star hotel while Greg and his team hand-craft your bespoke porcelain veneers.

6. Try-in and final fitting - You return that same afternoon to try in your veneers. Any refinements are handled on the spot, and your veneers are permanently bonded that day. You leave with a finished smile, no follow-up fitting appointments needed.

Why choose Same Day Porcelain Veneers™?

Patients come to Smile Solutions from across Australia and internationally for a few consistent reasons:

• No temporary veneers - Without temporaries, there is no sensitivity, no dietary restrictions, and no risk of a temp coming loose at the wrong moment.
• One round of local anaesthetic - Anaesthetic is administered once across the entire procedure, which makes for a more comfortable experience overall.
• Meet the person making your veneers - Greg Karabasis works on-site at our Melbourne studio and consults with you personally, so your veneers are made with a clear understanding of what you are after.
• Five-star hotel during crafting - Rather than sitting in a waiting room for hours, you spend that time at a nearby five-star hotel. It is a considered approach to a long day.
• Award-winning procedure - Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ won the 2024 Australian Business Award for Business Innovation, recognising the genuine clinical advancement the procedure represents.

Your smile team

The people behind Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ bring serious depth of experience to every case.

Greg Karabasis, Lead Ceramist, has more than 32 years of experience in dental ceramics. He founded one of Australia's largest dental laboratories and holds accreditations with Noritake, Ivoclar, Straumann, Sirona and Exocad. His work is defined by precision and a consistent commitment to quality.

Dr Kia Pajouhesh is the founding principal dentist and co-developer of the Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ procedure, with decades of clinical experience in patient-centred cosmetic dentistry.

The broader team includes experienced cosmetic dentists and specialist prosthodontists committed to thorough, high-standard care across every case.

Pricing

Pricing for Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ depends on the number of veneers required and the complexity of your case. Smile Solutions offers complimentary cosmetic consultations so you get a clear, personalised picture of your options and the associated costs. To get a quote, call our team on 13 13 96.

Payment options include Payright interest-free plans, MyDentaPlan, HICAPS on-site health fund claiming, preferred provider arrangements with major health funds, and all major credit cards. A 5% reduction applies when you pay in full. Full details are on our Payment Plans and Price Guide pages.

How to book

📞 Call 13 13 96 to book your complimentary cosmetic consultation 📍 Level 1, 220 Collins Street, Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne VIC 3000 🌐 smilesolutions.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/same-day-porcelain-veneers/

We see patients from across Melbourne, regional Victoria, interstate and internationally. Our rooms are in the heritage-listed Manchester Unity Building in Melbourne's CBD.

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