The aim of this study was to clinically evaluate single and multi-shade direct veneers.
The use of direct, light-activated resin composites in esthetic restorative dentistry has grown dramatically in response to growing needs. Recent developments have resulted in the creation of restorative materials and methods that, particularly in the anterior area, attempt to restore the natural appearance of the teeth. Numerous clinical conditions, including tooth discolorations, severe fractures, misaligned teeth, and dental caries lesions, can significantly affect smile harmony and esthetic appearance, which can lower quality of life. Modern cosmetic dentistry began with the introduction of laminate veneers in the 1970s, which combined the ideas of tooth conservation and aesthetics. Because laminate veneers (LVs) offer the potential to satisfy the need for extremely beautiful, minimally invasive, long-lasting restorations with superior clinical performance, they have gained popularity as a treatment option. Direct composite veneering preserves natural tooth structure, may be completed chairside, doesn't require repeated appointments, doesn't require luting agents, is minimally invasive, readily repaired, and is less expensive because there are no laboratory fees. Furthermore, their abrasion rates are comparable to those of real tooth structures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
20
Each patient had two types of veneers.
Restorative Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University
Tanta, Egypt
assess single and multi-shade direct composite resin veneers
Two evaluators assessed the restorations based on modified United States Public Health Service criteria. Score(0) represents ideal clinical scenario, Score(1) acceptable, Score (2) satisfactory, and Score(3) and Score (4) considered clinically unsatisfactory
Time frame: 18 months evaluation periods
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