Using opaquers under direct composite resin veneers: an illustrated review of the technique.
In restorative dentistry direct composite resin materials can be used to conservatively resolve many esthetic problems. Opaque resins are often necessary to mask discolorations and/or dark backgrounds when restoring anterior teeth. This article presents a direct composite resin veneer technique using opaquers. Potential problems with the tone of restorations after the use of opaquers are discussed. Advantages, limitations, and the clinical technique are presented. Training, as well as attention to the technique, contributes to an acceptable result.


CONCLUSIONS
Resinous opaquers can be used as a valid adjunct to the direct composite resin veneer technique when conservatively restoring dark teeth.
Department of Stomatology, Operative Dentistry Section, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Rua Lauro Linhares, 1075 Sala B, Trinidade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88036-001, Brazil. proffel@zaz.com.br
Luís Antônio
LA
Felippe
Sylvio
S
Monteiro
Luiz Narciso
LN
Baratieri
Mauro Amaral
MA
Caldeira de Andrada
André Vicente
AV
Ritter
D002648:Child; D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003801:Dental Veneers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D013499:Surface Properties; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy; D019246:Tooth Preparation; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000628:therapy
D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials