A quick overview of veneers: types, indications, contraindications and precautions. This was my sub-topic within a bigger collaborative presentation with classmates. --- Created: May 25 2011

1. Fatima A. A.
VENEERS

2. OVERVIEW
“A thin layer of restorative material placed over
a tooth surface.”
 Composite veneer: may be fabricated in the
mouth, or in a lab.

 Thinner
 Less

enamel removal
Porcelain veneer: fabricated only in a lab.
 Better
stain resistance
 Aesthetic superiority

3. VENEERS
A thin shell resembling natural shape and color, ready to be bonded to the
front of a tooth.

4. TEMPORARY VENEERS
Mechanically locked into place after cementation with acrylic resin.

5. INDICATIONS
Discolored teeth, including due to iatrogenic
causes.
 Excessively attritioned teeth.
 Chipped or broken teeth.
 Misaligned, uneven, or malformed teeth.
 Gaps due to small teeth.
 Aesthetic concerns. (“Hollywood makeover.”)


7. BEFORE
COMPOSITE VENEERS
AFTER

8. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Caries or periodontal diseases.
 Large dental fillings.
 Insufficient enamel.
 Sensitive teeth.
 Orthodontic problems that necessitate more
than just a cosmetic solution.


9. BENEFITS
Stain resistant.
 Last 10 to 15 years.
 Quicker chairside procedure.
 A more conservative approach to enhancing
aesthetics than crowning.
 Well-tolerated by gingival tissue.


10. LIMITATIONS
Irreversible.
 Expensive.
 Usually irreparable.
 Unalterable color.
 Can be dislodged.
 Do not protect teeth from caries.
 Not a long-term solution for serious orthodontic
complaints.
 Increased tooth sensitivity.


11. PRECAUTIONS
“Avoid hard or sticky foods.”
 “Use a soft toothbrush.”
 “Don’t use your teeth to open bottles etc.”
 “If you have bruxism, wear a night-guard.”
 “Don’t forget to brush the back of your teeth!”
 “Use only alcohol-free mouthwashes.”
 “Avoid abrasive toothpastes.”
 “Floss regularly, and get your teeth professionally
cleaned every six months.”


12. References
“STURDEVANT'S ART AND SCIENCE OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY”
BY
THEODORE ROBERSON, HAROLD HEYMANN & ED SWIFT, 5TH EDITION