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Complete Smile Makeover at Elonix: Valentina's Story

How a 35-year-old from Rome transformed her smile with 20 porcelain veneers in just 9 days, saving over EUR 7,500.

Patient Profile

  • Patient: Valentina S., 35
  • Location: Rome, Italy
  • Concerns: Uneven teeth, discolouration, small gaps
  • Goal: Natural-looking, bright smile
  • Treatment: 20 porcelain veneers + whitening + gum contouring
  • Duration: 1 visit, 9 days
  • Total cost at Elonix: EUR 5,800
  • Italian quote: EUR 13,500
  • Total savings: EUR 7,500+

The Challenge

Valentina had always been self-conscious about her smile. Her teeth were slightly uneven, with minor gaps and noticeable discolouration from years of coffee drinking. She had explored options in Rome but was discouraged by quotes exceeding EUR 13,000 for a full set of porcelain veneers.

A colleague who had visited Elonix recommended the clinic. Valentina sent photos of her smile via WhatsApp and received a digital smile preview within 3 days, showing her exactly how her new smile would look. She was sold.

The Treatment Plan

Procedures Included:
  • Digital smile design consultation
  • 20 premium porcelain veneers (10 upper + 10 lower)
  • Minor gum contouring (laser) for even gum line
  • Professional whitening on remaining visible teeth
  • Temporary veneers during fabrication

Day-by-Day Timeline

Day 1 - Arrival & Consultation: Flew from Rome to Tirana (1 hour 15 minutes). Checked into a boutique hotel in the Blloku district. Afternoon consultation at Elonix: full examination, digital impressions, shade selection, and final smile design approval.

Day 2 - Tooth Preparation: Upper and lower teeth prepared with minimal enamel removal. Laser gum contouring performed on 4 teeth for a more even gum line. Temporary veneers placed -- already a noticeable improvement.

Day 3 - Free Day: Veneers being crafted in the lab. Valentina explored the National Gallery and Bunk'Art museum. Dinner at a restaurant in the trendy Blloku neighbourhood.

Day 4 - Free Day: Day trip to Durres beach (30 minutes from Tirana). Enjoyed the Albanian Mediterranean coast.

Day 5 - Free Day: Shopping in Tirana. Lab fabrication continuing. Quick check-in at clinic.

Day 6 - Try-In: Temporary trial placement of finished veneers. Valentina approved the colour, shape, and fit. Minor adjustments requested on two lower veneers.

Day 7 - Adjustments: Lab made requested modifications. Free afternoon. Professional whitening performed on non-veneered teeth.

Day 8 - Final Bonding: All 20 veneers permanently bonded. Bite checked and adjusted. Final photographs taken. Valentina was emotional seeing her new smile for the first time.

Day 9 - Departure: Morning check-up. Aftercare instructions provided. Flight back to Rome. Total time: 9 days, including 3 full free days.

Cost Breakdown

ItemElonix PriceItaly Price
20 Premium Porcelain VeneersEUR 5,000EUR 12,000
Laser Gum Contouring (4 teeth)EUR 200EUR 600
Professional WhiteningEUR 150EUR 400
Digital Smile DesignIncludedEUR 300
Temporary VeneersIncludedEUR 200
Treatment TotalEUR 5,350EUR 13,500
Return Flight (Rome-Tirana)EUR 80--
Hotel (8 nights)EUR 400--
Meals & ActivitiesEUR 320--
Grand Total (incl. travel)EUR 6,150EUR 13,500
Total SavingsEUR 7,350 (54% saved)
Note: Even including flights, 8 nights at a boutique hotel, and dining out every evening, Valentina saved over EUR 7,000 compared to her Rome quote. She also enjoyed a mini-holiday in a beautiful Mediterranean country.

Smile Makeover FAQ

A smile makeover combines cosmetic procedures like veneers, whitening, gum contouring, and bonding to completely transform your smile's appearance. Unlike reconstruction, it focuses primarily on aesthetics rather than restoring function.

They overlap significantly. A Hollywood Smile specifically refers to the ultra-white, perfectly aligned celebrity look. A smile makeover is broader and may include a natural-looking result, combining multiple techniques tailored to your unique goals.

Yes. We use digital smile design technology to create photo-realistic previews of your new smile. You can see and approve the final look before any tooth preparation begins.

Maintain your veneers with regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups. Avoid biting hard objects. Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant but good oral hygiene keeps gums healthy.

Patient satisfaction is our priority. We use digital previews and temporary veneers so you approve the look before final placement. If adjustments are needed after bonding, we make them during your visit at no extra charge.

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