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  "title": "Step by Step Porcelain Veneer Process at Smile Solutions",
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  "description": "# Step-by-Step: What to Expect During the Porcelain Veneer Process at a Melbourne Dental Clinic\n## Smile Solutions | Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne CBD\n\n---\n\nDeciding to transform your smile wit...",
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  "content": "## Step-by-Step: What to Expect During the Porcelain Veneer Process at a Melbourne Dental Clinic\n## Smile Solutions | Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne CBD\n\n---\n\nDeciding to get porcelain veneers is a big call. And while smile makeovers have become more accessible across Melbourne, most patients arrive at their first consultation with only a rough idea of what the process involves — which tends to create anxiety, misaligned expectations, and a lot of questions about timelines.\n\nAt Smile Solutions, the goal is to make sure you're genuinely informed before committing to anything. This guide covers every stage of the porcelain veneer journey — from your first smile consultation through to your post-placement review — including the **Same Day Porcelain Veneers™** pathway, which no other practice in Australia offers.\n\n---\n\n## Two pathways: traditional and same day\n\nAt Smile Solutions, you can choose between two veneer pathways. Both use identical porcelain, handcrafted by the same master ceramist, with the same clinical standards throughout.\n\n### Pathway A: Same Day Porcelain Veneers™\n\nDeveloped by founding principal **Dr Kia Pajouhesh** and master ceramist **Greg Karabasis**, winner of the **2024 Australian Business Award for Business Innovation**:\n\n| Stage | Timing |\n|---|---|\n| Smile consultation and assessment | Week 1 (separate appointment) |\n| Digital Smile Design and mock-up preview | Week 1–2 |\n| Enamel preparation under local anaesthetic | Morning, day of treatment |\n| Greg handcrafts your veneers in our studio | Same day, midday |\n| Permanent bonding | Same afternoon |\n| Post-placement review | ~1 week later |\n\n**Advantages:** One round of anaesthetic. No temporaries. No second bonding appointment. No two-week wait. Well-suited for interstate and international patients. **No additional cost.**\n\n### Pathway B: Traditional multi-visit process\n\n| Stage | Appointment | Typical timing |\n|---|---|---|\n| Smile consultation and assessment | Visit 1 | Week 1 |\n| Digital Smile Design / wax mock-up | Visit 1 or 2 | Week 1–2 |\n| Enamel preparation, impressions, temporaries | Visit 2 | Week 1–2 |\n| Greg fabricates your veneers in the studio | Off-site | 1–2 weeks |\n| Final bonding | Visit 3 | Week 3–4 |\n| Post-placement review | Visit 4 | ~1 week after bonding |\n\nBoth pathways deliver the same porcelain, the same ceramist, and the same clinical outcome. The choice comes down to what fits your schedule.\n\n---\n\n## Stage 1: Your complimentary smile consultation\n\nEvery veneer journey at Smile Solutions starts with a **complimentary 60-minute consultation** (a $50 AUD refundable deposit secures your appointment).\n\nThis is a thorough, evidence-based clinical assessment — not a general overview or a sales conversation. Your cosmetic dentist will conduct a comprehensive oral health examination to establish exactly what's possible for your smile before any treatment is discussed.\n\n---\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n**What is the service?**\nPorcelain veneers at Smile Solutions, located in the Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne CBD.\n\n**How many veneer pathways does Smile Solutions offer?**\nTwo: Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ and the Traditional Multi-Visit Process.\n\n**Is Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ available anywhere else in Australia?**\nNo. It's a world-first, developed exclusively by Dr Kia Pajouhesh.\n\n**Who is the master ceramist?**\nGreg Karabasis, winner of the 2024 Australian Business Award for Business Innovation.\n\n**Does the Same Day pathway cost more?**\nNo. There's no additional cost compared to the traditional process.\n\n**How long does the Same Day pathway take?**\nPreparation happens in the morning, Greg handcrafts the veneers at midday, and bonding is completed the same afternoon.\n\n**Does the Same Day pathway require temporaries or a second bonding appointment?**\nNo to both. It also requires only one round of anaesthetic.\n\n**Is Same Day suitable for interstate or international patients?**\nYes — that's one of the main reasons it was developed.\n\n**How many visits does the traditional pathway require?**\nFour visits over approximately 3–4 weeks.\n\n**Does the traditional pathway use temporary veneers?**\nYes. Temporaries are placed after enamel preparation while Greg fabricates the final veneers, which takes 1–2 weeks.\n\n**Is the porcelain quality the same across both pathways?**\nYes. The same ceramist, the same materials, the same outcome.\n\n**What determines which pathway a patient chooses?**\nLifestyle and schedule. Both deliver the same clinical result.\n\n**Is the initial consultation complimentary?**\nYes — 60 minutes, with a $50 AUD refundable deposit to secure the booking.\n\n**What happens at the consultation?**\nA comprehensive oral health assessment. It's a clinical appointment, not a sales conversation.\n\n**Can patients preview their results before treatment?**\nYes. Digital Smile Design and a mock-up preview are included in both pathways.\n\n**When does the post-placement review occur?**\nApproximately one week after bonding, and it's included in both pathways.\n\n**Does Smile Solutions see patients from outside Melbourne?**\nYes — interstate and international patients are welcome, and the Same Day pathway is particularly practical for them.\n\n---",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-08T14:06:38.624611+00:00Z",
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