Aesthetics · Veneers · Digital Design

Smile Design in Medellín

A complete esthetic transformation of your smile, planned digitally before touching a single tooth. The result you want, with the precision you deserve.

How much does a smile makeover cost in Medellín?

The cost depends on the number of teeth treated and the material chosen (composite resin, lithium disilicate or zirconia). With Digital Smile Design (DSD) you see a simulation on your own photos before any tooth is touched; you receive an exact quote in writing at your assessment.

What is smile design?

It is a complete esthetic transformation that combines ceramic or composite resin veneers, crowns and digital design techniques to create a harmonious, natural and personalized smile. The whole result is planned visually before any clinical procedure begins.

With the DSD (Digital Smile Design) system we analyze your facial proportions, skin tone, lip shape and tooth position to design a smile that is unique to you, not a generic smile, but your own, improved.

Final result of a smile design with ceramic veneers in Medellín, Dr. Carolina Macareno
Real case · Ceramic veneers

Final result of a smile design

Who needs this treatment?

  • ✓Stained or discolored teeth that do not respond to whitening.
  • ✓Small, irregular, worn or fractured teeth that affect your smile.
  • ✓Gaps between teeth (diastemas) you want to close without braces.
  • ✓A gummy smile (that shows a lot of gum tissue) or an asymmetric one.
  • ✓You want a deep, lasting change in your image.
  • ✓Professionals, public figures or anyone who wants to project more confidence.
Available options

Treatment options for your smile

From minimally invasive veneers to a complete digital design, every smile has its solution.

MAXIMUM ESTHETICS

Ceramic Veneers

Feldspathic porcelain or lithium disilicate laminates, 0.3 to 0.5 mm thick. The most esthetic material available: translucency, shine and natural look that are hard to beat.

✓ 10 to 15 years of durability
MINIMALLY INVASIVE

Composite Resin Veneers

Composite resin applied directly with no tooth reduction. Immediate result in a single session. Ideal for small corrections and younger patients.

✓ No enamel removal · Reversible
HIGH STRENGTH

Zirconia Crowns

Full tooth coverage in monolithic zirconia or porcelain fused to zirconia. For teeth that are badly damaged, discolored or have extensive previous restorations.

✓ Maximum strength · Long-lasting
DIGITAL DESIGN FIRST

Digital Smile Design (DSD)

Full visual planning with specialized software: your ideal smile is designed on your own photos before any tooth is touched. With ceramic veneers, we also do a mockup, a physical in-mouth try-in of shape and size before the final version.

✓ Digital design with any material
Digital smile design, Dr. Carolina Macareno, Medellín
El Poblado, Medellín

Digital Smile Design · Prior visual planning

Why choose us?

Digital smile design in Medellín, step by step

Professional clinical photography

Complete facial, lip and dental analysis to design the ideal proportions for your face.

DSD software

Digital design on your real photos. You see exactly how your smile will look before any procedure.

In-mouth mockup (ceramic veneers)

If you choose ceramic veneers, a physical try-in of the designed smile is placed directly on your teeth. You touch and feel the result before deciding.

Minimal intervention

We prioritize techniques that preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible. Your ideal smile with the least sacrifice.

Real cases

Smile designs before and after

Real patients from the clinic. Ceramic and composite veneers with prior digital planning.

Before: Before and after of an upper-arch ceramic smile design in MedellínBefore
After: Before and after of an upper-arch ceramic smile design in MedellínAfter
Ceramic smile design

"I do not like my smile, my teeth look yellow." That is how she arrived. Aesthetic rehabilitation of the upper arch in ceramic, with intermediate try-ins to approve shape and colour before cementing. 4-5 days, with a protective guard included.

Before: Before and after smile design with ceramic veneers in Medellín, Dr. Carolina MacarenoBefore
After: Before and after smile design with ceramic veneers in Medellín, Dr. Carolina MacarenoAfter
Ceramic veneers

Twenty-five years old, and avoiding smiling since childhood. Ceramic veneers were made on both arches, restoring function and aesthetics at once. Today the laughing does not stop.

Before: Before and after ceramic veneers, smile design in El Poblado MedellínBefore
After: Before and after ceramic veneers, smile design in El Poblado MedellínAfter
Ceramic veneers

Thirty-five years old. The complaint was that no matter how much they laughed, the teeth never showed, and the request was for a natural smile. Along with the aesthetics came back the confidence to show it.

Before: Ceramic smile design case before and after, MedellínBefore
After: Ceramic smile design case before and after, MedellínAfter
Ceramic veneers

A patient from Medellín. They consulted with a single idea, to improve their smile, and the design was done on both arches. They were delighted with the result.

Before: Before and after composite veneers, smile design MedellínBefore
After: Before and after composite veneers, smile design MedellínAfter
Composite veneers

Smile design with composite veneers, a conservative technique in fewer sessions.

Before: Before and after smile redesign in Medellín, Dr. Carolina MacarenoBefore
After: Before and after smile redesign in Medellín, Dr. Carolina MacarenoAfter
Smile redesign

Complete smile redesign. Shape, colour and proportion restored with a natural result.

Real clinical photos published with patient consent. Each case is unique and individual results may vary depending on diagnosis and each person's biological response.

The process, step by step

01

Consultation and Digital Smile Design (DSD)

Full assessment, clinical photographs, facial analysis and digital design of the expected result. The virtual simulation is presented for your approval.

02

Minimal tooth preparation

Only if needed (ceramic veneers). Ultra-conservative reduction of 0.3 to 0.5 mm under local anesthesia. Composite veneers require no preparation.

03

Digital impression

3D intraoral scan to capture the exact geometry of the prepared teeth and send it to the lab.

04

Mockup, in-mouth try-in

With ceramic veneers, a provisional try-in is placed in your mouth to evaluate shape, size and color before the final ones are milled.

05

Lab fabrication (2 to 3 days)

Technicians specialized in digital design and ceramics make each veneer or crown individually, in lithium disilicate or zirconia.

06

Bonding

Final check of fit, color and esthetics. Bonded with resin cement and the latest adhesive techniques.

⏱

Process time

3 to 7 days

Materials

Composite / Disilicate / Zirconia

Appointments

1 to 5 visits

Frequently asked questions

▸Do teeth get damaged to place veneers?

It depends on the type of veneer. Composite resin veneers are placed with no grinding at all and are fully reversible. Ceramic veneers require minimal enamel reduction (0.3 to 0.5 mm) under local anesthesia. In both cases we prioritize preserving as much healthy tooth as possible.

▸How long does a smile makeover last?

It depends on the material: composite resin veneers last 5 to 7 years and ceramic ones (lithium disilicate or zirconia) 10 to 15 years with proper care. Bruxism, hygiene and eating habits affect their durability.

▸Does a smile makeover hurt?

It doesn't hurt. Ceramic veneer preparation is done under local anesthesia, so you feel no pain during the procedure. There may be mild, temporary sensitivity for the first few days that resolves on its own. Composite veneers require no grinding.

▸Can I see how my smile will look before we start?

Yes. With Digital Smile Design (DSD) we simulate the result on your own photos before touching a tooth, with any material. If you choose ceramic veneers, we also do a mockup: a physical in-mouth try-in so you approve the shape, size and color before the final veneers are made.

▸How many visits does a smile makeover take?

A makeover with ceramic veneers is usually completed in 3 to 4 visits: assessment and digital design (DSD), preparation and impression, try-in mockup and final bonding, with 2 to 3 days of lab fabrication. A composite makeover can be done in a single session.

▸Do veneers stain or change color over time?

Ceramic veneers don't stain or change color over time, unlike natural enamel: the shade chosen in the design stays stable throughout their lifespan. Composite veneers can pick up slight staining over the years and are polished at checkups.

▸How much do veneers or a full smile design cost?

The price depends on the material, how many teeth are treated and the diagnosis, and is given in writing after your assessment. As a reference, a full arch of 10 lab-made composite veneers starts from $4,800 USD, ceramic lithium disilicate veneers start from $6,500 USD, and a single ceramic veneer starts from $550 USD.

▸How many days do I need to stay in Medellín for a smile design?

Between 4 and 7 days, over 2 to 3 visits: diagnosis and digital design, preparation and impression, the mockup or resin try-in, and final delivery and bonding. Compressing the process into a 3 or 4-day trip is not recommended, since it does not leave time to verify the result before it is set.

▸What is the difference between composite resin and ceramic or lithium disilicate veneers?

Composite resin costs less and is reversible, but it wears down and stains sooner. Ceramic and lithium disilicate last longer, hold their color better over time and require more precise tooth preparation. The choice depends on your case, your budget and how much you value minimal intervention versus maximum durability.

Discover your best smile

Book a design assessment and see how your new smile will look before making any decision.

Smile Design in Medellín | Veneers and DSD Design