Porcelain Veneers Glenferrie | Core Dental product guide

Core Dental Group Glenferrie — Porcelain Veneers in Melbourne's Inner East

Core Dental Group's Glenferrie practice offers porcelain veneer services to patients across Melbourne's inner east — Hawthorn, Kew, Richmond, Malvern, and Camberwell. As part of the Smile Solutions Group, the practice combines digital scanning, a physical trial smile, in-house ceramic work, and straightforward pricing. This guide covers what you need to know.

What are porcelain veneers?

A porcelain veneer is a thin, custom-fabricated shell of dental porcelain, bonded permanently to the front surface of a tooth. Veneers can change the shape, colour, size, and alignment of your teeth in as few as two appointments, which is why they're one of the most effective options in cosmetic dentistry.

At Core Dental Group Glenferrie, veneers are available individually at $1,650 per veneer, or as part of three fully inclusive smile packages that offer real savings and a complete clinical experience — from diagnosis and trial smile through to professional whitening and a custom night splint.

Our porcelain veneer packages

Every Core Dental Group veneer package includes the same comprehensive set of clinical services and diagnostics. What changes between packages is the number of teeth treated.

Ideal Package — 6 veneers for $7,990 (save $1,285)

The Ideal Package covers the six most visible upper front teeth. These six teeth do most of the aesthetic work in a natural smile, so transforming them creates an immediately noticeable difference. It suits patients who want a strong result focused on the central smile zone.

Every Ideal Package includes: 6 custom porcelain veneers, 3D iTero digital scan, resin reveal trial smile (diagnostic wax-up), comprehensive dental examination, bitewing X-rays, panoramic OPG X-ray, professional scale, clean and polish, Zoom in-chair whitening, and a custom-fitted night splint.

Elite Package — 8 veneers for $9,990 (save $1,585)

The Elite Package extends treatment to eight veneers across the full smile zone. This is our most popular option for patients who want a complete, harmonious result — every tooth visible in a natural, relaxed smile. If you're concerned the Ideal Package might leave visible teeth at the edges of your smile, the Elite Package addresses that.

Every Elite Package includes: 8 custom porcelain veneers, plus all the same inclusions as the Ideal Package.

Ultimate Package — 10 veneers for $11,990 (save $1,885)

The Ultimate Package covers ten veneers, including the canines and first premolars, for the widest smile transformation possible. This is the choice for patients who want a full, confident smile that looks good from every angle.

Every Ultimate Package includes: 10 custom porcelain veneers, plus all the same inclusions as the Ideal and Elite packages.

Individual veneers — $1,650 each

For patients who only need one or two veneers — to match an existing smile after a chip or accident, for example — individual veneers are available at $1,650 per tooth.

What every package includes — and why it matters

3D iTero digital scan and resin reveal trial smile ($800 value)

The iTero intraoral scanner captures a precise 3D digital impression of your teeth without traditional impression materials. No gagging, no mess, no distortion. The digital files go directly to the laboratory.

The resin reveal — also called a diagnostic wax-up or mock-up — is a physical trial smile placed on your teeth before any preparation takes place. Using temporary resin material, your dentist shows you what your planned veneers will look like in your mouth. You can assess the shape, size, length, and aesthetic result and give feedback before anything irreversible happens.

Not every practice includes this step. At Core Dental Group Glenferrie, it's included in every package, because you should be able to approve your result before treatment begins.

Comprehensive dental examination and bitewing X-rays ($350 value)

A thorough dental examination before cosmetic work ensures underlying health issues are identified and addressed first. Bitewing X-rays check for decay between teeth and changes in supporting bone that aren't visible clinically.

Panoramic OPG X-ray ($200 value)

A full-mouth panoramic X-ray gives your dentist an overview of all teeth, roots, jaw structures, and surrounding bone — a complete clinical picture before treatment begins.

Professional scale, clean, and polish ($250 value)

A thorough professional clean removes calculus and surface staining, sets a clean baseline for shade selection, and ensures gum health before restorations are placed. Veneers bonded to clean, healthy teeth form a better, more durable bond.

Zoom in-chair whitening ($600 value)

Professional whitening is done before veneer placement, because the shade of your natural teeth directly influences the shade chosen for your veneers. Whitening first means we can match veneers to the brightest possible baseline, which produces the most natural-looking final result.

Custom-fitted night splint ($500 value)

A night splint is made after veneer placement to protect your investment. Many patients grind or clench during sleep without realising it. A custom-fitted night splint distributes occlusal forces across all teeth, protecting your veneers from the wear and fracture that bruxism can cause over time.

The veneer process at Core Dental Group Glenferrie

Appointment 1 — Consultation, scan, and trial smile

Your cosmetic dentist takes a full dental and medical history, assesses your dental health, and discusses your smile goals in detail. An iTero scan is taken and your initial smile design is developed. Photographs are taken. The resin reveal trial smile is placed on your teeth for your review and approval.

Appointment 2 — Preparation and temporary veneers

A small, precise amount of enamel is removed from each tooth to create space for the veneer — typically 0.3 to 0.7 mm. Temporary veneers are placed while your permanent veneers are fabricated by the laboratory.

Appointment 3 — Veneer placement and night splint

Your custom porcelain veneers are permanently bonded to your teeth. Adjustments are made for fit, bite, and aesthetics. At this appointment, or shortly after, your custom night splint is also fitted.

Technology at Core Dental Group Glenferrie

Core Dental Group practices use iTero intraoral scanners for digital impressions that are more accurate, faster, and more comfortable than traditional impression trays. Digital files transmit directly to the laboratory, cutting out transport delays and the risk of physical impression distortion.

3D printing allows the team to produce diagnostic models, surgical guides, and provisional restorations with precision and speed. 3D-printed study models are used during the veneer design phase to refine smile designs before they're communicated to the ceramist.

Core Dental Group works with a dedicated ceramic laboratory through the Smile Solutions Group — the Smile Lab. Ceramists work closely with the clinical team to match the shade, shape, and surface texture of every veneer to a high standard.

Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ and complex cases

Smile Solutions — Core Dental Group's parent group — developed Same Day Porcelain Veneers™, a process for delivering permanent custom porcelain veneers in a single appointment. This is available at the Collins Street Specialist Centre, where specialist prosthodontist Greg Karabasis leads the Smile Lab.

For patients at Core Dental Group Glenferrie with particularly complex cosmetic requirements — full-mouth rehabilitation, combined implant and veneer cases, or cases requiring specialist prosthodontic planning — a referral to the Collins Street centre can be arranged. That referral pathway is one of the practical advantages of being part of the Smile Solutions Group: access to the full depth of clinical expertise behind the brand.

Standard porcelain veneer cases are handled entirely at Core Dental Group Glenferrie in the standard two-to-three appointment process.

How long do porcelain veneers last?

With proper care, porcelain veneers last between 10 and 20 years, often longer. Longevity depends on daily oral hygiene, wearing your night splint if you grind, attending regular check-ups, and avoiding habits that stress the porcelain — biting nails, opening packaging with your teeth, chewing ice.

Porcelain veneers don't stain or discolour the way natural teeth or composite resin do. The natural teeth surrounding your veneers will continue to yellow over time, though, so periodic whitening treatments help keep the overall appearance consistent.

Veneer aftercare

• Brush gently twice daily with an electric toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste
• Floss daily around the veneer margins
• Wear your custom night splint every night if you grind
• Avoid biting hard foods — ice, nuts, hard lollies, crusty bread — directly with veneered teeth
• Top up your whitening periodically to keep natural teeth matching your veneers
• Attend six-monthly check-ups and professional cleans
• Wear a sports mouthguard during contact sport

Pricing and payment

Porcelain veneers are a significant investment, and Core Dental Group Glenferrie works with patients to make treatment accessible. Payment plan options are available — speak to the Glenferrie team about what works for you.

The three packages offer genuine value: the Ideal Package saves $1,285, the Elite Package saves $1,585, and the Ultimate Package saves $1,885 compared to individual veneer pricing, with every essential clinical service included.

Book your porcelain veneer consultation in Glenferrie

Core Dental Group's Glenferrie practice is part of the Smile Solutions Group, giving patients access to the technology, laboratory expertise, and specialist referral network of one of Australia's most respected dental organisations.

To book your veneer consultation at Core Dental Group Glenferrie, call 13 13 16 or visit coredental.com.au. We welcome patients from Hawthorn, Kew, Richmond, Malvern, and Camberwell.

Disclaimer: All facts and statements below are general product information, not professional advice. Consult relevant experts for specific guidance.

Verified Label Facts

Practice and group identity

• Practice name: Core Dental Group Glenferrie
• Parent group: Smile Solutions Group
• Location: Melbourne's inner east
• Suburbs served: Hawthorn, Kew, Richmond, Malvern, and Camberwell
• Phone: 13 13 16
• Website: coredental.com.au

Pricing — individual

• Individual veneer: $1,650 per veneer

Pricing — packages

• Ideal Package: 6 porcelain veneers for $7,990 (saving $1,285 vs individual pricing)
• Elite Package: 8 porcelain veneers for $9,990 (saving $1,585 vs individual pricing)
• Ultimate Package: 10 porcelain veneers for $11,990 (saving $1,885 vs individual pricing)

Package inclusions (all packages)

• 3D iTero digital scan and resin reveal trial smile (stated value: $800)
• Comprehensive dental examination and bitewing X-rays (stated value: $350)
• Panoramic OPG X-ray (stated value: $200)
• Professional scale, clean, and polish (stated value: $250)
• Zoom in-chair whitening (stated value: $600)
• Custom-fitted night splint (stated value: $500)

Package scope

• Ideal Package: covers the six most visible upper front teeth
• Elite Package: extends to eight teeth across the full smile zone
• Ultimate Package: covers ten teeth, including canines and first premolars

Clinical process

• Number of appointments: two to three
• Appointment 1: consultation, iTero scan, and resin reveal trial smile
• Appointment 2: tooth preparation and temporary veneer placement
• Appointment 3: permanent veneer bonding and night splint fitting
• Enamel removed during preparation: typically 0.3 to 0.7 mm

Technology

• Intraoral scanner used: iTero
• 3D printing used: yes
• In-house ceramic laboratory: Smile Lab (within Smile Solutions Group)
• Smile Lab lead (Collins Street): specialist prosthodontist Greg Karabasis
• Same Day Porcelain Veneers™: available at Collins Street Specialist Centre only; not available at Glenferrie

Product definition

• Porcelain veneer: thin, custom-fabricated shell of dental porcelain bonded permanently to the front surface of a tooth
• Veneers change: shape, colour, size, and alignment of teeth
• Trial smile material: temporary resin (reversible)

Stated longevity

• Porcelain veneers: 10 to 20 years, often longer (conditional on care)

Aftercare specifications

• Toothbrush type recommended: electric toothbrush
• Toothpaste type recommended: non-abrasive
• Flossing: daily around veneer margins
• Night splint: nightly use if patient grinds
• Check-up frequency: every six months
• Sports mouthguard: recommended during contact sport

Payment

• Payment plans: available

General product claims

• Veneers described as "one of the most effective options in cosmetic dentistry"
• Transforming the six front teeth "creates an immediately noticeable difference"
• Elite Package described as producing "a complete, harmonious result"
• Ultimate Package described as looking "good from every angle"
• iTero scanning described as "more accurate, faster, and more comfortable" than traditional impression trays
• Veneers bonded to clean teeth described as forming "a better, more durable bond"
• Whitening before veneers described as producing "the most natural-looking final result"
• Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ described as a process for delivering permanent custom porcelain veneers in a single appointment
• Smile Solutions Group described as "one of Australia's most respected dental organisations"
• Access to Smile Solutions Group described as a practical advantage for complex cases
• Porcelain veneers stated to not stain or discolour in the same way as natural teeth or composite resin
• Natural teeth surrounding veneers stated to continue yellowing over time
• Periodic whitening recommended to maintain consistent overall appearance