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Dental veneer in pediatric dentistry
DR. CARLOS JULIO GUAO
Labial resin or porcelain veneer restorations
A resin or porcelain veneer restoration is a thin layer of restorative material bonded over the facial or buccal surface of a tooth.
Veneer restorations are considered conservative in that minimal. (1)
1. Guideline on Pediatric Restorative Dentistry;
REFERENCE MANUAL V 34 / NO 6 12 / 13; Revised 1998, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012
Types A composite veneer
can be build up in the mouth by directly placing it
can be fabricated in a dental laboratory
Types
A porcelain veneer
made out of cannot be built in mouth and hence fabricated outside and fitted later.
Indications of veneers
Restoration of anterior teeth with fractures,
Intrinsic discoloration,
Chips or cracks
Early childhood cariestooth decay (1)
1 Guideline on Pediatric Restorative Dentistry;
REFERENCE MANUAL V 34 / NO 6 12 / 13; Revised 1998, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012
Indications of veneers
Developmental defects,
Tooth wear
Enamel hypoplasia
Advantages of composite veneers
One visit procedure
Less expensive
Repair easy
Minimal irreversible loss of tooth structure
Disadvantages of composite veneers
Tend to discolor
Wear out quickly
Marginal staining
Shade matching difficulty
Often require repair and replacement
Direct Composite veneer
Anesthetization and tooth isolation
Shades of composite are tried
Any existing composite resin or decay is removed
Direct Composite veneer
Remove about millimeter of enamel
Trimming off the enamel
Direct Composite veneer
Tooth is then etched and
a dentin bonding agent is
applied
Direct Composite veneer
Placing a thin layer of composite and light cure
Direct Composite veneer
http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/fds/publications-clinical-guidelines/clinical_guidelines
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