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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


Remove about millimeter of enamel

Trimming off the enamel


Tooth is then etched and

a dentin bonding agent is

applied


Placing a thin layer of composite and light cure

http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/fds/publications-clinical-guidelines/clinical_guidelines

http://www.slideshare.net/naumbriones/savedfiles?s_title=pediatric-oral-health-risk-assessment-6073838&user_login=Maxisurgeon

http://site.solarisdentalcentre.com/main/3124/index.asp?pageid=98213&t=veneers-

http://www.dr-ara.com/veneers.htm

http://www.animated-teeth.com/porcelain_veneers/a-veneers-vs-bonding.htm

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