title: The clinical microscope and direct composite veneer.
abstract: This paper presents the advantages and limitations related to the use of a clinical microscope in restorative dentistry, and it demonstrates the aid of magnification during preparation and restoration of a direct composite veneer. Good illumination and visibility is important to adequately viewing the adjacent dental tissues so that the resin composite buildup can mimic natural teeth. The reproduction of details results in a naturally esthetic direct veneer.
authors.affiliation: State University of Maringá, Dentistry, Maringá, PR, Brazil. rpascotto@uol.com.br
authors.forename: Renata C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Pascotto
authors.forename: Ana R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Benetti
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003801:Dental Veneers; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019279:Resin Cements; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D019279:Resin Cements; C065770:Herculite XR