Veneers and crowns in Lebanon: what determines the cost

The cost of veneers or crowns depends mainly on the material (composite, E.max, zirconia or porcelain fused to metal), the number of teeth treated, the work needed before the final restorations, and the laboratory and planning behind them. That is why two quotes for a “Hollywood smile” can be very different: they often do not describe the same treatment. A reliable quote is given only after an examination and lists each step, the material and what is included.

Why there is no single price

A smile makeover is not a product but a treatment plan. One person may need four composite veneers on healthy teeth; another may need gum treatment, a root canal and ten ceramic crowns before the smile can be finished. Comparing only the final number hides these differences.

The main factors

1. The material

• Composite veneers are built directly on the teeth, usually in one or two visits. They cost less at the start but stain and chip more easily and may need repairs or renewal sooner.
• E.max veneers are thin ceramic shells made in a laboratory. They are more stable in colour and longer lasting, with a higher initial cost. Read E.max or composite veneers.
• Crowns cover the whole tooth. Zirconia, E.max and porcelain fused to metal (PFM) differ in strength, appearance and price. See types of dental crowns.

2. The number of teeth

A “Hollywood smile” can mean 6, 8, 10 or more teeth on the top, sometimes the bottom too. The number of visible teeth when you smile decides how many need treating for a natural result.

3. Veneer or crown

Veneers cover only the front of the tooth and keep more natural tooth. Crowns are needed for teeth that are heavily filled, broken or root-treated. A plan with crowns is usually more involved. Read whether veneers require filing the teeth.

4. Work needed before the final restorations

• cleaning and treatment of gum inflammation;
• fillings or root canal treatment of affected teeth;
• replacement of missing teeth;
• sometimes whitening of the other teeth first, so that the shade can be matched.

5. Planning, laboratory and temporaries

Photos, impressions or a digital scan, a smile design or trial smile, temporary veneers or crowns while the final ones are made, and the quality of the dental laboratory all contribute to the result and to the cost.

6. Follow-up

Check-ups after placement, adjustments and, for people who grind their teeth, a night guard to protect the new restorations.

What a clear quote should include

• the number of teeth and, for each one, whether it receives a veneer or a crown;
• the material used;
• all preliminary treatments needed;
• temporaries, try-ins and adjustments;
• the number of visits and the approximate timeline;
• follow-up and what happens if a restoration fails.

Warning signs

• A price given without an examination or X-rays.
• A plan that files down healthy teeth when a more conservative option would work.
• No explanation of the material or of the laboratory.
• Pressure to decide on the same day.

If you live abroad and plan treatment during a visit to Lebanon, read our guide for the diaspora: complex work often needs more than one trip.

Veneers and crowns at Ajam Dental Clinic in Tripoli

At Ajam Dental Clinic, veneers, crowns and smile makeovers are the field of Dr. Abdel Rahman Ajam (MSc in Aesthetic and Prosthetic Dentistry). After the examination, the plan and the fees are explained before any treatment starts, so that you know what is included. The clinic is on Fouad Chehab Boulevard in Tripoli, and patients come from across Tripoli — Al-Qobbeh, Bab al-Tabbaneh, Jabal Mohsen and Dam wa Farez — and from the rest of North Lebanon.

You can book a consultation by WhatsApp or phone.

This article provides general information for patients. It does not replace an examination by a dentist, who can advise you on your own situation.