title: Provisional restorations for veneers.
abstract: Provisionals for veneers can be a difficult and sometimes time-consuming procedure for both dentist and patient and the result may require repair andlor replacement. Generally, fewer visits with fewer problems usually leads to a better dentist-patient relationship. The author has used all of the veneer provisional placement techniques cited in this column and has enjoyed the most success when making a preoperative impression with a bis-acrylic material. If the case involves multiple units, no etch is used most often, but if there are only one or two veneers, a small amount of etch and bonding agent are placed prior to the bis-acrylic.
authors.forename: Bruce W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Small
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary / Q000379:methods; D003801:Dental Veneers; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials