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Visualization before finalization: a predictable procedure for porcelain laminate veneers.
1Eastman Dental Institute, London, England. info@basilmizrahi.co.uk
Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry : PPAD
|December 6, 2005
Summary
Achieving successful anterior aesthetic restorations requires patient-clinician agreement on appearance. This practical approach ensures shared vision before fabricating porcelain veneers, preventing patient disappointment.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Aesthetics
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Patient satisfaction with anterior aesthetic restorations hinges on shared perception between patient and clinician.
- Discrepancies in expected outcomes can lead to patient disappointment and refusal of final restorations.
Observation:
- This article details a case series involving six maxillary anterior teeth treated with porcelain veneers.
- A practical methodology was employed to facilitate pre-fabrication agreement on the final aesthetic outcome.
Findings:
- The described approach enables dentists and patients to establish a mutual understanding of the definitive veneer appearance.
- This consensus is achieved prior to the actual fabrication and fitting of the final restorations.
Implications:
- Implementing this practical approach can enhance patient acceptance and satisfaction with anterior aesthetic restorations.
- It minimizes the risk of aesthetic discrepancies and potential patient dissatisfaction, improving clinical outcomes.