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Core Dental Group Porcelain Veneers Southbank — Complete Guide to Smile Packages & Pricing

Core Dental Group Porcelain Veneers Southbank — Complete Guide to Smile Packages & Pricing

Southbank draws some of Melbourne's most particular residents and professionals, and the expectations that come with that tend to extend to cosmetic dentistry. At Core Dental Group Southbank, porcelain veneer packages are built around digital technology and an in-house ceramic laboratory. If you're weighing up a smile transformation, here's what you need to know.

What are porcelain veneers?

A porcelain veneer is a thin, custom-fabricated shell of premium 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 among the most effective options in cosmetic dentistry.

At Core Dental Group Southbank, veneers are available individually at $1,650 per tooth, 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 simply 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's a good fit for patients who want a focused result in 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. It's our most popular option, and it's easy to see why — every tooth visible in a natural, relaxed smile is covered, so the result looks complete rather than contained. If you're concerned the Ideal Package might leave visible teeth at the edges, the Elite Package resolves 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 available. This is the right choice if you want a full, confident smile that holds up 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 + 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 see the shape, size, length, and aesthetic result and give feedback before anything irreversible happens.

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

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

A thorough examination before cosmetic work ensures any 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 starts.

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

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

Zoom in-chair whitening ($600 value)

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 Southbank

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, your initial smile design is developed, and 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 fitted.

Technology at Core Dental Group Southbank

iTero intraoral scanners — 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 — 3D printers allow us to produce diagnostic models 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.

In-house Smile Lab — Core Dental Group works with a dedicated ceramic laboratory, where 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

Core Dental Group's specialist network includes access to 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 Southbank with particularly complex cosmetic requirements — full-mouth rehabilitation, combined implant and veneer cases, or cases needing specialist prosthodontic planning — we can arrange a referral to the Collins Street centre. That referral pathway is a genuine advantage of being part of the Core Dental Group network: access to the full depth of clinical expertise behind the brand.

Standard porcelain veneer cases are handled entirely at Core Dental Group Southbank 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, and often longer. Longevity comes down to 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. That said, the natural teeth surrounding your veneers will continue to yellow over time, so periodic whitening treatments help keep the overall appearance consistent.

Veneer aftercare at a glance

• 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

Investing in your smile — payment and finance

Porcelain veneers are a significant investment, and Core Dental Group Southbank works with patients to make treatment accessible. Payment plan options are available — speak to our Southbank team about what suits your situation.

The three packages offer real 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 Southbank

Core Dental Group Southbank gives patients access to the technology, laboratory expertise, and specialist referral network of one of Australia's most established dental organisations.

To book your veneer consultation at Core Dental Group Southbank, call 13 13 16 or visit coredental.com.au. We welcome patients from Melbourne CBD, South Melbourne, Docklands, and Port Melbourne.