Laminate veneering is a conservative method of restoring the appearence of discolored, pitted, or fractured anterior teeth. It consist of bonding thin ceramic laminates onto the labial surfaces of affected teeth.
The main advantage of facial veneers is that they are conservative of tooth structure. Tipically only about 0,5mm of facial reduction is needed.
Esthetic veneers should always be considered as a conservative alternative to cemented crowns. In many practices they have largely replaced metal-ceramic crowns for the treatment of multiple discolored but otherwise sound teeth.
Porcelain laminate veneers can be used to correct tooth forms and position; close diastema; replace old composite restorations; restore teeth, incisal abrasions, and tooth erosion; or mask or reduce tooth discolorations.
The allure of a conservative preparation, the potential for excellent esthetics, and the promise of healthy tissue have made the procedure popular.
