title: Gingival veneers.
abstract: Gingival veneers have been in clinical use for over 50 years and are a predictable, inexpensive, non-invasive, effective and aesthetically pleasing way of replacing lost tissue. They can also be used as delivery vehicles for topical medicaments. This article describes their indications, contra-indications and construction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dentists in primary and secondary care should be aware of the use and fabrication techniques of gingival veneers.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland.
authors.forename: Barry
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hickey
authors.forename: Sachin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jauhar
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000075202:Contraindications; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva; D006801:Humans; D007742:Labial Frenum; D010515:Periodontal Prosthesis; D017213:Root Caries; D012828:Silicones; D012907:Smoking
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D012828:Silicones