Combining clear aligners and laminate veneers for optimal esthetic outcomes

This report presents a multidisciplinary approach combining orthodontic clear aligners and minimally invasive ceramic laminate veneers in the esthetic zone.

The patient expressed dissatisfaction with her smile due to the overlap of the left central incisor over the right central incisor, mild incisal wear, and the shade of her teeth. The treatment plan involved the use of clear aligners to improve the alignment of the anterior teeth, followed by minimally invasive tooth preparations to accommodate ultrathin ceramic laminate veneers. Clear aligners have become a popular treatment option due to their discreet appearance compared to traditional orthodontic brackets, which are visible on the facial surfaces of teeth. Additionally, clear aligners offer greater comfort, as they can be placed and removed easily by the patient. Minimally invasive ceramic veneers further enhanced the esthetics by significantly improving the shade and shape of the anterior teeth. Using novel techniques and technologies, ultrathin restorations were fabricated to blend with the adjacent natural dentition.

The interdisciplinary approach, combining orthodontic treatment with clear aligners to improve the position of the teeth within the arch, followed by ultrathin laminate veneers bonded under total dental dam isolation, offered a minimally invasive approach with predictable results.

The combination of clear aligners and ultrathin ceramic veneers successfully met the patient's esthetic and functional expectations.