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Gingival veneers.

Barry Hickey¹, Sachin Jauhar

¹Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland.

|October 9, 2009

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Gingival veneers offer a predictable, cost-effective, and aesthetically pleasing solution for replacing lost tissue and delivering medication. Dentists should be familiar with their applications and fabrication methods.

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Area of Science:

Periodontology and Restorative Dentistry
Biomaterials and Dental Prosthetics

Background:

Gingival veneers have a long clinical history spanning over 50 years.
They are recognized for their predictability, affordability, non-invasive nature, effectiveness, and aesthetic appeal in tissue replacement.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the indications and contraindications for using gingival veneers.
To describe the construction techniques for gingival veneers.
To highlight the potential of gingival veneers as delivery systems for topical medicaments.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical applications and established fabrication procedures for gingival veneers.
Discussion of case selection criteria, including specific patient needs and anatomical considerations.
Exploration of material properties and design principles relevant to gingival veneer construction.

Main Results:

Gingival veneers are a versatile and effective treatment option for various clinical scenarios involving lost gingival tissue.
Their application extends beyond simple tissue replacement to include therapeutic drug delivery.
The construction process is well-established, allowing for predictable outcomes.

Conclusions:

Gingival veneers represent a valuable and established treatment modality in dentistry.
Awareness of their use and fabrication techniques is essential for dentists in both primary and secondary care settings.
Further research could explore advanced applications and material innovations for gingival veneers.