Radwa M A Eldessouky
Tanta University, Egypt
Title: Five tips to consider before planning esthetic laminate veneers
Biography
Biography: Radwa M A Eldessouky
Abstract
Over the last decade, laminate veneers have attracted attention of both dentists and patients as a conservative method for treatment of esthetic and functional problems in anterior region of oral cavity. A wide range of durable esthetic restorative materials are now available on market for fabrication of laminate veneers including; ceramics, ceramic like and composite with both direct and indirect technique. Different philosophies of teeth preparation are also still open to debate ranging from no or minimal preparation to over-reduction. Depending on the case and the desired esthetic results, the clinicians can provide a wide range of treatment modalities and be able to choose the appropriate one according to clinical situations. The current article was reviewed to search for the ideal restorative material together with the appropriate tooth preparation philosophy indicated in various clinical scenarios to reach the long-term success of dental veneers.