Dental veneers (aka porcelain veneers, aka dental porcelain laminates) are a succession of very thin, custom-made layers of natural looking ceramic.

A veneer is placed over a tooth, after the removal of a very small amount of the original tooth enamel. It is affixed to the tooth, typically using a very strong resin cement.

Veneers are recommended to correct the shape of a tooth, bridge interdental gap, correct small misalignments, or to hide stains when bleaching does not work.

Porcelain laminate veneers consist of a compilation of several thin ceramic layers which replace original tooth enamel. To apply a veneer, a very small amount of the original tooth enamel must be removed, usually less than a millimeter. This is essential as it creates room for the porcelain veneer to fit within the mouth and most accurately restore natural tooth function, while creating an even better appearance than the original tooth.

The bond between original tooth and porcelain veneer is critical as it not only provides the aesthetic perfection desired, but also the assurance that the normal mechanic functions are preserved.

The veneer is "glued" to the natural tooth using a special resin. That resin is light-sensitive, and is hardened using a special curing light.

Porcelain veneers are a very successful option in many situations:

- the original tooth's colour has changed (stains), especially if the teeth do not respond well to whitening or bleaching;
- the shape generates problems or discomfort;
- fractured teeth that do not require a crown;
- interdental gaps;
- minor bite-related problems.