Veneers

Question 1

What are Veneers

Answer 1

Veneers are Thin extra-coronal restorations used to restore
or cover labial and buccal (facial) surfaces of
teeth.

Question 2

What are the Indications for Veneers?

Answer 2

• Intrinsic staining or surface defects caused by
tetracycline staining, mild enamel hypoplasia,
hypomineralization, fluorosis

• Misshapen teeth e.g. peg-shaped lateral
incisor.

• Fractured incisal edge.

• Diastema & proximal spacing.

• Discoloured non-vital anterior teeth after doing
RCT.

Question 3

What are the Contraindications for Veneers?

Answer 3

• Occlusal disharmonies, parafunctional habits,
severe attrition.

• Severely rotated or overlapped teeth.

• Severely discoloured teeth.

• Gross loss of enamel.

• Loss of substantial amount of tooth structure.

• Presence of large restorations.

• Lower incisor teeth.

Question 4

What are the different materials used?

Answer 4

•Acrylic veneers (preformed e.g. Mastique)
• Composite veneers
• Porcelain veneers