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Indirect laminate veneer: a conservative novel approach
Paranjay Prajapati1, Rajesh Sethuraman, Y G Naveen
1Department of Prosthodontics, K.M. Shah Dental College & Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
BMJ Case Reports
|August 27, 2013
Summary
Indirect composite laminate veneers offer a conservative and efficient solution for restoring endodontically treated teeth with aesthetic concerns. This quick chairside procedure provides excellent physical and optical properties for durable anterior tooth restorations.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Endodontically treated teeth often require restoration due to structural compromise or aesthetic concerns.
- Laminate veneers represent a conservative approach for aesthetic correction and improvement in anterior teeth.
Observation:
- Indirect composite materials offer a wide range of shades and allow for chairside characterization.
- These materials possess adequate physical and optical properties for use as indirect restorative materials.
Findings:
- Indirect composite was selected as the material of choice for fabricating a laminate veneer.
- A fractured incisal edge on an endodontically treated anterior tooth was successfully restored using an indirect composite laminate veneer.
Implications:
- Indirect composite laminate veneers provide a time-efficient and aesthetically pleasing treatment option.
- This approach enhances the durability and appearance of compromised anterior teeth.
- The chairside fabrication offers convenience for both patients and dental practitioners.
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