title: Facing the challenges of ceramic veneers.
abstract: Ceramic veneers are extremely popular and have been used for many years. In spite of their phenomenal success, they offer numerous challenges during service. In this column, I have identified and discussed several degenerative situations commonly observed, and I have described methods of preventing or reducing the problems. When properly placed, ceramic veneers are among the most beautiful and long-lasting of all dental restorations.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Associates, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: Gordon J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry; D003116:Color; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000009:adverse effects; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003801:Dental Veneers / Q000009:adverse effects; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013499:Surface Properties; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic
chemical_list: D003776:Dental Porcelain