title: Direct resin composite veneers: masking the dark prepared enamel surface.
abstract: A technique for manufacturing direct resin composite veneers is presented. Described are the advantages of using an acrylic resin matrix, made before the preparation is begun, to copy anatomic details. An additional step to mask previously prepared dark enamel with opaquers is also described. The advantages and limitations of the procedures are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, Medical Center, Operative Dentistry Section, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. dentist@ccs.ufsc.br
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Felippe
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Baratieri
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003801:Dental Veneers; D006801:Humans; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins