Laminate veneers Flashcards
Beautiful smile often regarded as sign of
Good health
Youth
Good social status
Success
Not very attractive smile can in some cases affect one’s
Personality… and in effect
- sociability
- sociality
‘I don’t like the appearance of my teeth’ - ask
What is it you don’t like? How long have you had this problem? Why has it occurred? Has it improved or worsened? How would you like your appearance altered? Look and listen to pt
Look and listen to your pt
Assessment of the type of patient helps you to
understand how the appearance is affecting their life
e.g. self image, expectations
The cause of the problem may be preventable – thereby avoiding extensive treatment
Explanation of the cause leads to the reassurance of
pt and > confidence in dentist
Different perceptions - pt will see their teeth every morning in bathroom mirror
Different countries have different cultures
50yr old dentist could have different perception of good dental appearance to 25yr old dentist
Pt’s decision not that of dentist - dentist acts as guide only
What is a veneer?
A veneer is a layer of tooth-colored material that is applied to
a tooth to restore localized or generalized defects and
intrinsic discolorations.
Improve shape, colour, position
A thin facing fabricated either by ceramic or composite material
It is the most conservative and aesthetically pleasing
direct or indirect restoration
Indications for veneers
Colour defects or abnormalities
-i.e. amelogenesis imperfecta, medication, fluorosis, age, trauma, extrinsic staining with infiltration of tissues
Abnormalities of shape i.e. microdontia, atypical tooth shape, malformed incisor, retained deciduous teeth
Abnormal structure or texture i.e. dysplasia, erosion, attrition,
abrasion, coronal fracture
Malpositioning – rotated teeth, change of angulation
Diastema
Missing teeth i.e. lateral with canine in lateral position
Lingual laminate veneers; correct anterior guidance, create canine guidance, palatal erosion
Lengthening – proportions, volume of unsupported ceramic
Contraindications for veneers
Insufficient surface enamel
Pulpless teeth; fragile teeth, liable to change colour in time
Unsuitable occlusion i.e. pronounced overbite
Parafunction i.e. bruxism, nail biting
Unsuitable anatomical morphology i.e. too small clinical
crown, outstandingly triangular teeth
Single laminate veneers? Very difficult to match with
neighbouring teeth especially if very discoloured
Heavily restored dentition; caries and fillings present
In relation with..
Poor OH
Examination and assessment
Problem? Pt? Oral health? Teeth in question? Quality and quantity of enamel? Occlusion?
Treatment planning
Listen to pt describing their aesthetic problem Take a full history relating to problems Determine causative factor(s) -hereditary -systemic -traumatic -parafunction
Tetracycline discolouration
Brown banding chronologically when teeth were developing
Need quite opaque veneers to cover
Solitary discolouration due to trauma
Could be pinkish
Need internal bleaching first
Abrasion or attrition
E.g. with rope, metal held between teeth, tooth surface loss
Composite or veneer?
Detailed clinical examination
OHI, caries, failed restorations
Periodontal status
Endodontic status
Smile analysis
Occlusal analysis - centric, protrusive, lateral
Must not coincide with veneer margins
Placement of margins on occlusal marks will cause resin to wear and unsupported ceramic to eventually fracture or chip
Assessment of face
Not just teeth!
Shape of face, lips, maxillary and mandibular lip lines
Skin colour e.g. sun tain
-skin will change colour in future
-veneers that look bright and high in value against tanned skin will look more yellow and lower in value as skin becomes lighter
Smile analysis
View from front and sides -shape of face -size of lips -visible coronal and gingival levels - at rest, talking, broad smile Harmony and proportion -of cervical line -of line of incisal edges -of lip line Tooth colour -hue -value -chroma -translucency -texture and luster Tooth shape -size of tooth (height : width) -incisal edges -contour -assessing triangular tooth shape Analysis of static and dynamic occlusion -centric - ICP -protrusive -left and right excursions Spatial arrangement of teeth
Treatment planning: demonstrate the proposed aesthetic changes before and after
Diagnostic wax up Direct placement of composite resin, NO etch or bond to assess outcome Temporary composite resin restorations Diagnostic wax up + matrix + Protemp Resin composite shell or overlay on diagnostic cast – place intraorally Computer imaging Demonstration models Photography
Treatment planning: evaluate and discuss all possible treatment options
Advantages and disadvantages of each option
Informed consent – post op sensitivity, marginal
discolouration, fracture, debonding
Short and long term maintenance
Financial implications
Do not make a decision at the very first appointment
Veneer preparations are dependent on
Method of fabrication Occlusion Desired aesthetics Any parafunction Presence of enamel at all proposed margins
Veneer can be made of
Resin composite
Porcelain (ceramic)
Direct resin composite veneer indications
Extensive damage to incisal or buccal surface
Defective restoration
Discoloration not amenable to bleaching
Mal-aligned teeth - patient doesn’t want orthodontics
Congenitally deformed teeth
Patient does not have time or finances for indirect
porcelain veneer
Where indirect porcelain veneer would require excessive
tooth structure removal