Veneers Flashcards
Understand the aesthetic considerations and restrictions of different cases Understand the process of aesthetic treatment planning Learn about the different types of laminate veneers Learn about the different fabrication techniques and materials
What is a veneer?
Purpose of veneer
Layer of tooth coloured material fabricated by ceramic or composite material
Restore localised or generalised defects and intrinsic discolouration
Improve shape, colour and position
Indications for veneers
Colour defects/abnormalities e.g AI
Abnormalities of shape or structure
Malpositioning
Diastema
Missing teeth e.g masking canine as lateral
Lingual laminate veneers to correct guidance
Lengthening
Contraindications for veneers
Insufficient surface enamel for etching and bonding Pulpless/fragile teeth - may change colour Unsuitable occlusion Parafunction Unsuitable anatomy Single veneers - very hard to match Heavily restored dentition Poor OH
Examination and assessment criteria
Problem Patient's opinion OH Teeth involved Quality and quantity of enamel Occlusion?
Tx planning
Full history Determine causative factors e.g hereditary AI OHI Caries PD status Endodontic status
Facial assessment
Shape of face, lips, maxillary, mandibular lip lines
Skin colour - changes
Smile analysis
View from front and sides
Size of lips
Visible coronal and gingival levels
Tooth colour - things to consider
Hue Value Chroma Translucency Texture and lustre
tooth shape
Size - height : width
Incisal edge
Contour of buccal surface
Assess triangular tooth shape
Occlusion
Placement of margins on occlusal marks will cause resin to wear and chip away
Demonstrate the proposed aesthetic changes before and after
Wax up Direct placement w'out etch/bond Temp composite resin restorations Wax up and matrix and protemp Resin composite shell/overlay on diagnostic cast CAD Demo models Photography
Evaluate and discuss
Adv and Disadv of each option
Informed consent - post op sensitivity, marginal discolouration, fracture, debonding
Short and long term maintenance
Financial issues
Veneer prep depends on
Method of fabrication Occlusion Desired aesthetics Parafunction Presence of enamel
Veneer can be made of
Resin
Porcelain ceramic
Resin/Direct composite veneer - indications
Extensive damage to incisal/buccal surface
Defective restoration
Discolouration
Malaligned or mishapen teeth
Lack of taime or finances
Where indirect would require excessive prep
Contrindications to direct composite veneer
Inability to obtain correct shades Inability to achieve correct contour Inability to achieve correct surface characteristics Inability to isolate Time consuming if multiple teeth
Advantages of direct CV
Little/no tooth prep
Many wear similar to natural tooth - no iatrogenic wear of opposing teeth
Chairside repairs
Can be altered
Disadvantages of direct
Colour stability - take on stains
Result not as long lasting as porcelain alternative
Not as strong as ceramic
Wears more compared to ceramic