Open AccessCERAMIC LAMINATE VENEERS: A 3-YEAR CLINICAL FOLLOW-UP
Author(s) -
Christian Klein,
Roberto Zimmer,
Tatiele Filipin Venturini,
Gabriel Dias de Castro,
Fábio Herrmann Coelho de Souza,
Eduardo Gália Reston
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
brazilian journals of development
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.34117/bjdv7n5-191
Subject(s) - veneer , materials science , ceramic , diastema , dentistry , adhesive , enamel paint , composite material , orthodontics , medicine , layer (electronics)
Ceramic laminate veneers have been widely used in esthetic restorations, with advantages such as color stability, resistance to degradation, and excellent esthetic results, all of which contribute to long-term stability. The gold standard technique consists of bonding a thin ceramic laminate veneer to enamel. The present paper describes a clinical case with 3-year follow-up. Six ceramic laminate veneers were planned, fabricated and bonded to six sound anterior maxillary teeth showing diastema, thereby improving shape and size. The procedure followed a laminate veneer treatment protocol, using a mock-up, shade selection, and an adhesive system. The case was followed for 3 years. In conclusion, minimally invasive restorations with ceramic laminate veneers remained stable after 3 years of follow-up and are a good option for patients with diastema or microdontia and requires only a minimum amount of sound tooth tissue removal.