Anterior veneers for the adolescent patient: 1. General indications and composite veneers.
Composite and porcelain veneers offer a conservative method of masking discolouration of the teeth of younger patients. Composite veneers are the less destructive of tooth tissue, but also the less durable. This two-part article reviews the use of veneers in treating the adolescent patient. Part 1 examines indications for treatment and gives a step-by-step guide to the clinical procedure for veneering with composite. Next month, Part 2 will cover porcelain veneers and draw some overall conclusions.
Institute for Dental Surgery, Eastman Dental Hospital, London.
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Harley
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Ibbetson
D000293:Adolescent; D003188:Composite Resins; D003481:Cuspid; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000534:rehabilitation*
D003188:Composite Resins