title: Revisiting the design of minimal and no-preparation veneers: a step-by-step technique.
abstract: The concept of minimal preparation is more than 25 years old. Interest in conservative treatments is being revisited as dentistry embraces thinner ceramic veneers and adhesive bonding agents that keep preparations in enamel. Experience and professional knowledge help determine appropriate treatments based on patients' clinical situations and esthetic demands. This article reviews the veneer modality, its role as a conservative treatment, and the protocol to be implemented to ensure proper treatment planning and material selection.
authors.affiliation: The Beverly Hills Institute of Dental Esthetics, Calif., USA.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: LeSage
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003188:Composite Resins; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003801:Dental Veneers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D008437:Maxilla; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000379:methods*; D014941:Work Simplification
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins