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Dental veneer in pediatric dentistry

DR. CARLOS JULIO GUAÑO

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 cracksEarly childhood caries—

tooth 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 procedureLess expensiveRepair easyMinimal irreversible

loss of tooth structure

Disadvantages of composite veneers

Tend to discolorWear out quickly Marginal stainingShade matching

difficulty Often require repair

and replacement

Proce

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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 ½

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

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