How long does a complete oral rehabilitation take?

The time varies according to complexity. Veneers can be completed in 2-3 sessions (2-3 weeks). A complete implant-based rehabilitation can take 4-9 months. At Alinea, digital planning helps speed up each stage.

Are dental veneers permanent?

Porcelain veneers last 10-15 years or more with proper care. They resist staining and retain a natural translucency. Preparation of the tooth is irreversible with porcelain veneers, so it is a considered decision.

Is oral rehabilitation painful?

At Alinea, treatments are carried out under local anaesthesia and, when needed, conscious sedation. Preparation for veneers causes minimal discomfort. More extensive rehabilitations with implants have a controlled recovery managed with medication.

What is the difference between porcelain and composite veneers?

Porcelain veneers are more durable (10-15 years), stain-resistant and offer superior aesthetics. Composite veneers are more economical, reversible and repairable, but last less time (5-7 years) and can stain over time.

What is Digital Smile Design?

DSD is a digital planning tool that allows the outcome of aesthetic treatment to be designed and visualised before it begins. At Alinea, the patient approves the digital design and tests it in the mouth with a resin mock-up before the final preparation.

Can I get veneers if I have crooked teeth?

It depends on the severity. For mild misalignment, veneers can correct appearance without orthodontics. For more pronounced cases, we recommend orthodontics first (Invisalign) followed by veneers for an ideal, conservative result.

Do zirconia crowns look natural?

Yes. At Alinea, zirconia crowns are manufactured with manual ceramic layering for anterior teeth, reproducing the translucency, texture and colour of natural teeth. Colour matching is done with a digital spectrophotometer.

How long does an aesthetic rehabilitation last?

Durability depends on the type of restoration. Porcelain veneers last 10-15 years, and zirconia crowns can last more than 20 years with proper maintenance. At Alinea, every case is digitally planned to maximise the longevity of results.

Aesthetic & Oral Rehabilitation in Algarve

Aesthetic & Oral Rehabilitation - Algarve

Complete smile rehabilitation with fixed, natural-looking solutions

Aesthetic and oral rehabilitation at Alinea Premium Oral Care combines advanced technology with the art of dentistry to restore beauty, function and confidence to your smile. Through personalised solutions — porcelain veneers, zirconia ceramic crowns, state-of-the-art fixed prostheses and Digital Smile Design techniques — every case is digitally planned to ensure precise, harmonious and predictable results. Our multidisciplinary team of prosthodontists, periodontists and dental technicians works in coordination to deliver rehabilitations that respect each patient's anatomy, occlusion and individual facial aesthetics.

What is oral rehabilitation?

Oral rehabilitation is the branch of dentistry dedicated to restoring chewing function, aesthetics and oral health for patients with damaged, worn or missing teeth. At Alinea, we take a comprehensive approach: assessing occlusion, periodontal health, facial aesthetics and patient expectations before proposing any treatment. Solutions may include veneers, crowns, fixed bridges, implant-supported prostheses and full-mouth rehabilitations. The entire workflow is digital — from the intraoral scan to the final prosthetic piece — eliminating traditional impressions and increasing precision and comfort.

Digital Smile Design (DSD)

Digital Smile Design is a planning tool that allows the patient's ideal smile to be designed before any treatment begins. Using facial photographs and videos, the software analyses tooth proportions, facial symmetry, smile line and gum exposure to create a digital mock-up of the intended result. At Alinea, we use DSD so patients can visualise and approve the outcome before tooth preparation begins. The mock-up is then transferred to the mouth using provisional resin (Mock-Up Trial Smile), allowing aesthetics and function to be tested before the final restorations are fabricated.

Dental veneers: porcelain and composite

Veneers are thin shells applied to the visible surface of teeth to correct colour, shape, size, alignment or spacing. At Alinea, we offer porcelain veneers (e.max or feldspathic ceramic) — more durable, stain-resistant and with a natural translucency — and composite veneers, which are more economical, reversible and repairable. Preparation for porcelain veneers is minimally invasive (0.3-0.7mm of enamel), while composite veneers can be applied with no tooth reduction at all. Porcelain veneers last 10-15 years; composite veneers, 5-7 years.

Zirconia crowns and bridges

Ceramic crowns restore severely damaged teeth, giving back their shape, function and aesthetics. At Alinea, we use monolithic zirconia crowns for posterior teeth (maximum strength) and layered ceramic over zirconia for anterior teeth (maximum aesthetics). Zirconia fixed bridges replace one or more missing teeth, supported by the adjacent teeth. The whole process is digital: intraoral scan, computer-aided design (CAD) and milling or 3D printing of the final piece, ensuring a precise fit and superior aesthetics.

Fixed prostheses on implants

For patients who have lost several or all of their teeth, rehabilitation with implant-supported fixed prostheses offers the most comfortable and functional solution. At Alinea, we coordinate prosthetic planning with implantology from the outset — the prosthodontic-driven implantology concept — ensuring implants are placed in the ideal position to support the final prosthesis. Prostheses are manufactured in monolithic zirconia with pink ceramic gum tissue, or in a titanium framework with resin or ceramic teeth, depending on the case.

Whitening and smile harmonisation

Professional teeth whitening is often the first step in a smile aesthetics plan. At Alinea, we use the BriteSmile LED light system for immediate in-clinic results, complemented with custom trays for at-home maintenance whitening. For complete harmonisation, whitening can be combined with gum contouring (laser gingivoplasty), replacement of old restorations and partial veneers, creating a balanced, natural-looking smile.

Laboratory materials and technology

At Alinea, the digital laboratory is an integral part of the rehabilitation process. We use state-of-the-art intraoral scanners (Trios, iTero), CAD/CAM software to design prosthetic pieces, zirconia milling machines and 3D printers for models and guides. Materials include e.max ceramic (lithium disilicate) for anterior veneers and crowns, monolithic zirconia for posterior crowns and bridges, and 3D-printed resins for high-quality provisionals. Colour matching is carried out with a digital spectrophotometer, ensuring a perfect match with the natural teeth.

Maintenance and longevity of rehabilitations

The durability of aesthetic rehabilitations depends on the quality of the materials, the cementation technique and the patient's care. At Alinea, we use adhesive cementation protocols with rubber dam isolation to maximise longevity. We recommend six-monthly check-ups, regular professional hygiene, use of a night guard (especially for patients with bruxism) and avoiding habits such as nail-biting or opening packaging with the teeth. With proper care, porcelain veneers last 10-15 years, zirconia crowns 15-20 years and implant-supported prostheses can last decades.

How treatment is planned

Assessment and diagnosis: Complete clinical consultation with photographs, 3D intraoral scan, X-rays and occlusion analysis. Discussion of expectations and aesthetic goals.
Digital Smile Design: Digital smile planning with DSD software: proportion analysis, result simulation and patient approval.
Mock-up and trial smile: Transfer of the digital design to the mouth using provisional resin. The patient tests the aesthetics and function before the definitive treatment.
Tooth preparation: Minimally invasive tooth preparation (when required), precision digital impression and colour recording with a spectrophotometer.
High-quality provisionals: Placement of aesthetic 3D-printed resin provisional restorations for use during the laboratory phase.
Final cementation: Try-in and adhesive cementation of the final restorations with rubber dam isolation. Occlusal adjustment and final polishing for a flawless result.

Benefits and treatment goals

Natural, long-lasting results with Digital Smile Design
3D digital planning with no traditional impressions
Premium ceramic materials: e.max and zirconia
Mock-Up Trial Smile for previewing the result
Fast recovery with aesthetic 3D-printed provisionals
Complete restoration of chewing function
Improved self-esteem and confidence
Coordinated multidisciplinary team

Your Alinea clinic

Alinea Algarve, located in Almancil, serves the local community and the large international community living in the Algarve. Close to Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, the clinic offers premium dentistry with a multilingual team ready to attend patients in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and Italian.

Alinea Premium Oral Care Algarve
Avenida 5 de Outubro, 129, 8135-100 Almancil
+351 289 051 934

Frequently asked questions

How long does a complete oral rehabilitation take?: The time varies according to complexity. Veneers can be completed in 2-3 sessions (2-3 weeks). A complete implant-based rehabilitation can take 4-9 months. At Alinea, digital planning helps speed up each stage.
Are dental veneers permanent?: Porcelain veneers last 10-15 years or more with proper care. They resist staining and retain a natural translucency. Preparation of the tooth is irreversible with porcelain veneers, so it is a considered decision.
Is oral rehabilitation painful?: At Alinea, treatments are carried out under local anaesthesia and, when needed, conscious sedation. Preparation for veneers causes minimal discomfort. More extensive rehabilitations with implants have a controlled recovery managed with medication.
What is the difference between porcelain and composite veneers?: Porcelain veneers are more durable (10-15 years), stain-resistant and offer superior aesthetics. Composite veneers are more economical, reversible and repairable, but last less time (5-7 years) and can stain over time.
What is Digital Smile Design?: DSD is a digital planning tool that allows the outcome of aesthetic treatment to be designed and visualised before it begins. At Alinea, the patient approves the digital design and tests it in the mouth with a resin mock-up before the final preparation.
Can I get veneers if I have crooked teeth?: It depends on the severity. For mild misalignment, veneers can correct appearance without orthodontics. For more pronounced cases, we recommend orthodontics first (Invisalign) followed by veneers for an ideal, conservative result.
Do zirconia crowns look natural?: Yes. At Alinea, zirconia crowns are manufactured with manual ceramic layering for anterior teeth, reproducing the translucency, texture and colour of natural teeth. Colour matching is done with a digital spectrophotometer.
How long does an aesthetic rehabilitation last?: Durability depends on the type of restoration. Porcelain veneers last 10-15 years, and zirconia crowns can last more than 20 years with proper maintenance. At Alinea, every case is digitally planned to maximise the longevity of results.