patients' satisfaction with different types of veneer restorations.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to measure the satisfaction of patients with respect to the aesthetics of veneer restorations (VRs) and to identify potential factors influencing their satisfaction.


METHODS
One hundred and eighty VRs of three different types (direct composite, indirect composite and porcelain) were placed on anterior teeth. Patients were asked to fill in questionnaires at baseline and at one- and two-year recalls.


RESULTS
At baseline the overall satisfaction was 76%, after two years this was 78%. The variable 'type of VR' was the only factor measured that had a significant influence on the satisfaction of the patient. At the two-year evaluation patients with porcelain VRs were more satisfied than those with direct composite VRs (P < 0.05).


CONCLUSIONS
From the results of this study it is concluded that differences in clinical procedures had no effect on satisfaction. Also the number of VRs had not influenced the level of satisfaction. After two years a significant difference was observed for the variable 'type of VR', with the best results for porcelain.
Meijering
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Department of Oral Function and Prosthetic Dentistry, TRIKON: Institute for Dental Clinical Research, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Roeters
F J
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Mulder
J
J
Creugers
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NH
D003188:Composite Resins; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003801:Dental Veneers / Q000523:psychology*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D003188:Composite Resins; D003776:Dental Porcelain