All 3 Clinics that provide Veneers in Katowice

Veneers are one of the most effective ways of creating the “perfect smile”.  Not only can they be used to provide a bright smile, they can also fix chipping, uneven or spaced teeth.

Veneers have the added advantage of requiring only small amount of preparation, making them very attractive to the dental tourist. However they are one of the more expensive cosmetic dentistry procedures.

What are Dental Veneers?

A veneer is a thin layer of material, usually porcelain or plastic that is placed over the front teeth to change their shape and colour. Significant improvements in the appearance of individual teeth can be achieved with minor tooth preparation.

You might need veneers if:

• Your teeth are badly stained and tooth whitening is not an option
• Your teeth are chipped or have small holes in them
• Your teeth have an odd appearance (such as being unevenly spaced)
• You need a crown but veneers can often be a good alternative

Things to watch out for:

• If you grind or clench as this can break veneers
• Only getting a few veneers as matching colours with your existing teeth can be very difficult
• Your lips stick out. Although veneers are very thin they will have an effect on pushing out your lips further
• If you have an under bite this may chip the veneers on the upper teeth

What is the procedure like?

The first stage of the procedure is to prepare the teeth. This normally involves reducing them very slightly to allow for the veneer to sit correctly. A mould is then taken and sent for fabrication to a laboratory.

In this instance, you should be provided with temporary veneers, which should give you a good idea of the eventual outcome. In some case the dentist may be able to create the veneers in the surgery.

At the second visit, your dentist will check the veneers that have come back from the laboratory and adjust them as appropriate to achieve the best fit and colour.

What different types exist?

Composite
This can often be performed in a single visit to the dentist and are therefore an appealing option for the dental tourist. Composite veneers typically last between 5 and 7 years.

Porcelain
A very thin layer of porcelain is bonded to the teeth. Porcelain veneers require two visits as the veneers need to be fabricated in a laboratory. Porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years.

Lumineer Porcelain
This is a new type of porcelain veneers and is made out of cerinate porcelain. They are incredible thin and require the least amount (sometime none at all) of tooth reduction to fit them and often there is no need for any anaesthetic. These veneers typically require two visits. 

What affects the price?

• The number of veneers you are getting
• The type of veneer
• The amount of preparatory work required
• The dentist selected

Price Comparison (Porcelain)

Price lists should always be viewed with caution as many factors can increase or decrease the resulting price. The follow list gives some indicative costs for porcelain veneers across the world:.

Save yourself up to 70% on dentistry in Poland

Poland is one of Europe's fastest growing medical tourism destinations. Dental practices are reporting that the number of patients they receive from outside Poland has increased. Dentists provide an attractive option for people in nearby countries who are seeking a high standard of dental treatment at an affordable price. Prices are among the lowest you will find in the EU. Although the cost of treatment is the most common reason, there are many others why patients are prepared to travel. For example, Polish clinics invested in multi-lingual staff, who are briefed to understand foreign patients' expectations and to assist with travel arrangements. Practices have had to be flexible and extend their opening hours. Some medical tourism companies offer treatment packages with local support, some modest sightseeing plus recovery and recuperation in first-class spa resorts.

Poland as an attractive destination

There are many factors which make Poland an attractive destination for dental and medical treatment:

• Price - patients who are facing a dental treatment bill can often save a considerable amount, even after taking into consideration the cost of flights and accommodation.
• High standards - dentists in Poland are highly skilled, with many having worked in other countries, including US and UK. Many clinics are ISO certified and have accreditation with the international Quality Monitoring Centre. The assurance of EU monitored quality levels in materials and laboratories make Poland highly competitive. The Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists is a professional body which ensures that high standards are maintained. However, patients are advised to be thorough in researching their options.
• Modern clinics - there are numerous clinics and hospitals equipped with the latest technology. Infection control and safety is taken very seriously.
• Location - Poland is very close to the United Kingdom and Ireland, with many cities available in approximately two hours by air.

Our most popular destinations in Poland are currently Krakow, Wroclaw, Warsaw and Szczecin.

You can also consider Hungary for your dental treatment, where the same quality is offered for similar price.

Dental treatment prices

The following price guide indicates the estimated cost of dentistry in Poland. Please note that this is a guide only and you should always check it directly with the dentist of your choice.

Dentists in Poland - additional information

All Polish dentists are registered with the Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists. The chamber governs both dentisty and the larger medical field. Its duties include providing information for practitioners and patients, supervison of clinical conduct and drafting of ethical standards.

The Polish Dental Association is a professional representative body for dentists in Poland. It is a full member of the European Dental Association. The Association organizes continuing education courses and promotes high standards in dentistry. Membership is voluntary.

Poland follows the EU standard 5 year dental training programme. There are 10 dental schools with over 900 graduates each year. Skills of graduatees are high and many find employement in British and Irish clinics.

There are over 17 thousand specialists in Poland. All dentists must re-register with the Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists every 4 years. During this period they must participate in mandatory continuing education to ensure their dental techniques are kept to the highest standards. The system is monitored and dentists must acrue 200 credit points from authorized training courses in each 4 year period of practice.

All Polish dentists must uphold their ethical code. There is additionally an European code of ethics that is supported by Polish dental organizations.

Both codes outline the duty to care of that: the patient's health should be foremost; costs should be made clear as soon as a treatment course is outlined; no unneccesary work should be carried out; dentists respond to complaints and attempt to resolve the situation. A dentist who fails to comply to these ethical guidelines is subject to censure, suppension or removal of their licence to practice. Details of both codes are provided in the resources section below.

Patients may address complaints to the Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists. The Chamber has a number of options open to it, including removing a dentist's right to practice.

Complaints may also be handled through the normal law courts.

Resources

Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists
ul. Sobieskiego 110
00-764 Warszawa
tel: +48 22 559 1300
email: sekretariat@hipokrates.org
website: http://www.nil.org.pl
code of ethics: medical code

Polish Dental Association
ul. Kuźnicza 43/45
50-138 Wrocław
tel: +48 71 342 4216
email: paradont@stom.am.wroc.pl
website: http://www.pts.net.pl/

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