title: Predictable Outcomes with Porcelain Laminate Veneers: A Clinical Report.
abstract: This clinical report describes how to achieve predictable outcomes for anterior teeth esthetic restorations with porcelain laminate veneers by associating the digital planning and design of the restoration with interim restorations. The previous digital smile design of the restoration eliminates the communication barrier with the patient and assists the clinician throughout patient treatment. Interim restorations (diagnostic mock-ups) further enhance communication with the patient and prevent unnecessary tooth reduction for conservative tooth preparation. Adequate communication between patient and clinician contributes to successful definitive restorations and patient satisfaction with the final esthetic outcome.
authors.affiliation: Brazilian Dental Association-São Gonçalo Division (ABO-São Gonçalo), São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Welson
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Pimentel
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, São Leopoldo Mandic School of Dentistry, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcelo Lucchesi
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Teixeira
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Priscila Paganini
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Mônica Zacharias
authors.initials: MZ
authors.lastname: Jorge
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rodrigo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tiossi
mesh_terms: D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D019246:Tooth Preparation
chemical_list: D003776:Dental Porcelain
keywords: Digital smile design; ceramics; dental esthetics; dental prosthesis design; laminate veneers