What Are Minimal Prep Feldspathic Porcelain Veneers?
The Most Natural, Conservative, and Artistic Approach to Smile Design
When it comes to veneers, not all treatments — or materials — are created equal. At LVB, we specialise in minimal preparation feldspathic porcelain veneers, the most natural-looking and least invasive cosmetic dental option available.
These are not the thick, opaque, high-prep veneers often associated with “Turkey teeth.” Our approach is grounded in respecting natural tooth structure, preserving your enamel, and delivering world-class aesthetic results that mimic nature — not replace it.
What Does "Minimal Prep" Really Mean?
Minimal prep means that your natural teeth are barely touched. Instead of shaving down healthy enamel, we take a highly conservative approach — gently contouring or smoothing where needed, while preserving as much of your natural tooth structure as possible.
Our veneers are so ultra-thin — often compared to a contact lens — that they can be bonded seamlessly over your existing teeth with little or no drilling. The result? A refined, bright, and beautifully shaped smile that still feels like you.
Not “Turkey Teeth” — No Aggressive Drilling Here
You may have seen social media images of teeth shaved down to stumps for thick veneers or crowns abroad. We want to be clear: we do not offer or agree with this approach.
Aggressive preparation may lead to:
- Permanent loss of natural enamel
- Long-term sensitivity or nerve damage
- A lifetime dependency on thick restorations or crowns
- Potential loss of the tooth entirely over time
Minimal prep feldspathic veneers avoid these risks by working with your teeth, not against them. We enhance, we don’t replace.
Why We Use Feldspathic Porcelain — The Gold Standard
While materials like Emax are commonly used for dental veneers, feldspathic porcelain remains the most aesthetic and lifelike option available when crafted by a skilled ceramist.
Even compared to Emax, feldspathic porcelain offers a more natural finish, better light reflection, and a softer, more organic look that blends seamlessly with surrounding teeth.
- Unmatched translucency — mimics natural enamel like no other material
- Hand-layered — built by master ceramists for texture, shade, and depth
- Contact-lens thin — ideal for minimal prep or no-prep cases
- Stain-resistant — stays bright and fresh for many years
- Chip-resistant when bonded properly and cared for
- 100% bespoke — no templates, no shortcuts, no bulk
Veneers on the model waiting to be fitted. Here you can see how the light actually passed through the veneers just like a tooth, unlike composite.
A Thoughtfully Crafted Smile — With Nothing to Hide
Minimal prep feldspathic veneers are for people who want:
- A refined, natural-looking smile
- To keep their natural teeth healthy and intact
- Long-lasting results without the aggressive dental work
- The confidence that comes from expert planning, craftsmanship, and materials
Every LVB smile is designed and executed in partnership with renowned ceramist Armin Durmić, with every detail — from shade to edge translucency — tailored to you.
Every Case is Personal
It’s the close collaboration between Dr. Lewis Vernon Butler and Armin Durmić — a highly skilled dental technician based in Holland — that makes each smile possible. This partnership combines clinical excellence with master-level craftsmanship, bringing artistry, science, and precision to every single case.
Dr. Butler and Armin work in constant communication, discussing each case in meticulous detail — from facial features and smile symmetry to tooth shape, shade, and bite dynamics. This isn’t a quick handover to a lab — it’s a true collaboration, where both dentist and ceramist are fully invested in the result.
An Ongoing Partnership Across Borders
Although Armin is based in Holland, he regularly travels to the clinic in the UK to work directly alongside Dr. Butler. This ongoing collaboration ensures they stay aligned on technique, design, and vision — bringing together international expertise with local care for seamless, world-class outcomes.
No Compromises. Ever.
With LVB, you’re not getting an off-the-shelf smile. You’re getting the result of true craftsmanship, led by a dentist and technician who plan and execute every detail together — to deliver a smile that’s not only beautiful, but truly yours.
- Only the finest marerials are used, mostly feldspathic porcelain, occasionally lithium disilicate
- Veneers are layered by hand — never machine-pressed
- Each smile is 100% bespoke — no templates, no shortcuts
- Designed with clinical precision and aesthetic intention
This is the wax up phase, we perform this phase to ensure our design perfectly fits your mouth and facial shape, tailoring each individual smile.
