[Improvement of aesthetics by porcelain laminate veneers].
METHODS
The patient consulted our department with a chief complaint of aesthetic problems due to anterior tooth discoloration. Since improvement by bleaching was considered impossible, porcelain laminate veneer restorations were performed.


CONCLUSIONS
Insertion took too long for the patient's satisfaction due to the repetition of color adjustment and recontouring. The veneer preparation area should be limited to enamel; however when dentin is exposed, it is important to treat with primer before adhesion.


CONCLUSIONS
In this case, establishing a selection criterion for bleaching, a combined approach was also considered. Although the preparation area is limited to enamel, phosphoric acid etching should be avoided when dentin is exposed. The treatment process should be arranged so as to reduce the manipulation period.
Wakami
Masanobu
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Department of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo. wakami@mascat.nihon-u.ac.jp
D000328:Adult; D000075202:Contraindications; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D045662:Dental Etching; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003804:Dentin / Q000473:pathology; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010756:Phosphoric Acids; D013997:Time Factors; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
D010756:Phosphoric Acids; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C030242:phosphoric acid