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Seoul Of Dental Hospital · 서울오브치과병원 · August 20, 2026
Hello, this is 서울오브치과병원. :) This patient came to us after already having laminate veneers placed. They had veneers placed on their front teeth at another clinic, but the teeth stil...
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Clinic: Seoul Of Dental Hospital
Original post date: August 20, 2026
Translated at: August 20, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.
Hello, this is 서울오브치과병원. :)
This patient came to us after already having laminate veneers placed.
They had veneers placed on their front teeth at another clinic, but the teeth still looked protruded. They also said that the teeth seemed to stick out even more than they had before the treatment.
Laminate veneers for protruding teeth require more delicate planning than other cases. Today, I’ll explain the process using this case as an example.
Laminate veneers are a treatment in which ceramic is bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth.
Because the ceramic is added to the teeth, the teeth extend slightly forward.
[Oral photographs before treatment]
If the front teeth are originally positioned farther back, this thickness is not usually a problem.
However, the situation is different when the teeth already project forward.
That is because the thickness is added on top of the existing position.
The color and shape may be improved, but the protruding appearance can remain or even become more noticeable.
This was the part that disappointed the patient.
There are two ways to remake the veneers.
Before treatment
The first option is more predictable.
However, it reduces the amount of natural tooth structure by that much more.
Because these teeth had already been shaped once, there was not much remaining thickness.
The patient did not want any additional reduction.
We felt the same way.
Therefore, using the teeth after removing the existing veneers as our starting point, we decided to remake them with the minimum possible thickness.
After removing the existing veneers, decay was found underneath.
A few thin spots were also visible.
Before treatment
Findings like these are difficult to fully understand through a verbal explanation alone.
So we had the patient look directly in the mirror, then decided together on the spot which areas to treat and how to treat them.
Laminate veneers for protruding teeth
There was a black, triangular-shaped space near the gum between the front teeth.
It had been there even before the existing veneers were placed.
Black triangle between the front teeth
To eliminate it, more of the sides of the teeth would need to be reduced toward the inside.
Only then could the ceramic extend downward to fill the space.
We explained this option, but the patient did not want it, so we decided to leave the space as it was.
It could have been corrected, but we chose not to do so, and that decision was made by the patient.
The most important factor in this case of laminate veneers for protruding teeth was thickness.
The veneers were made as thin as possible so the teeth would not appear to project forward, covering only the minimum amount of the existing shaped tooth length.
[Oral photographs before treatment]
A difference in length was maintained between the central and lateral incisors.
If all the teeth are made the same length, they can look as though a single plate has been attached.
The spaces between the teeth were also designed so that only the meeting points in the center were narrow, while the remaining areas had more room.
Because no additional tooth reduction was performed, we did not include a temporary-veneer stage.
After treatment
Instead, we finished by applying a protective coating to the shaped surfaces.
The patient was instructed to come in immediately if sensitivity developed, but they did not need to make any additional visits.
After treatment
Before treatment / After treatment
[before vs after]
As the thickness was reduced, the overly prominent appearance was improved.
The color was also adjusted to a more natural tone than before.
The black triangle remains as it was.
It could have been eliminated, but doing so would have required further tooth reduction. After discussing it with the patient, we decided to leave it in place.
The maintenance period for laminate veneers on protruding teeth varies depending on usage habits and care, so regular checkups are necessary.
Q. Can veneers placed at another clinic also be redone?
Yes, it is possible. However, the key factor is the remaining tooth thickness.
Because the teeth have already been shaped once, we first check how much tooth structure remains and then decide on the appropriate method.
Q. Is it difficult to get laminate veneers for protruding teeth?
The key is how thin the veneers can be made.
If the projection is severe, orthodontic treatment may need to come first.
We begin by making that assessment during the examination.
Rather than deciding what to do more, it is important to decide what to do less.
That means reducing the thickness, avoiding additional tooth reduction, and not doing anything that does not need to be done.
The treatment rooms at 서울오브치과병원 are operated as private rooms for one patient at a time.
By looking at the screen and mirror together, you can decide on the spot how far to proceed.
서울오브치과 private treatment room
A prosthodontist is responsible for the design, and the fabrication process is reviewed together with the in-house dental laboratory.
The clinic is a one-minute walk from Exit 3 of Samjeon Station, making it convenient to visit from the Jamsil and Songpa areas.
If you were disappointed with veneers you have already had placed, please feel free to visit us for a consultation.
[Directions]
📍 서울오브치과병원
196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, B1, 4th and 5th floors
🚇 One-minute walk from Exit 3 of Samjeon Station
[Quick appointment & inquiries]
📞 02-418-2275
💬 Kakao Channel inquiries
[Parking information]
✅ Parking Lot 1: 196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
✅ Parking Lot 2: 28-23 Samjeon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
If Parking Lot 1 is full, please use Parking Lot 2.
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