Anterior teeth rehabilitation with direct resin composite veneer using multiple layering technique: A case report

Abstract

Cosmetic veneer has become a popular option for patients seeking to improve aesthetic in their smile. The procedure can be done through a direct or indirect technique which differs in term of material used and laboratory involvement. Despite producing a better aesthetic result than its direct technique counterpart, high-cost treatment, multiple visit requirement and invasive nature of tooth preparation are proven to be a stumbling block to the patient in some cases to choose indirect technique. Therefore, direct composite veneer technique can be offered due to its low costing and conservative concept which advocates more tooth structure preservation. This case report is about direct composite veneer for anterior teeth rehabilitation and its simple and conservative protocol.

Esthetic rehabilitation with direct composite veneering: Two case reports

“…According to Mosby's Dental Dictionary, aesthetic dentistry is "the skills and techniques used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face in order to enhance the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, oral cavity, and face" (Elsevier, 2014) Aesthetic characteristics such as tooth shape or form, symmetry and proportionality, location and alignment, surface texture, colour, and translucency, in addition to good function and phonetics, play a vital part in developing an ideal aesthetic smile (Heymann and Ritter, 2019). One or more of these aspects may be lost or absent because of dental caries, trauma, or congenital or acquired abnormalities, impairing the overall look of a smile and reducing a person's self-confidence and drive [1] . The most common method for resolving such issues is to cover the teeth with dental crowns.…”