Do's and Don'ts of Porcelain Laminate Veneers
Course Number: 333
Treatment Plan Phase
It is important to confirm the following before starting the preparation:
Check for contraindications
Mount study casts
Check posterior occlusion (anterior teeth do not function alone)
Confirm that there is no protrusive or lateral interference
Check centric anterior lingual contacts
Consider three key elements of esthetics: contour, position and color
When restoring anterior teeth with porcelain veneers, you must be aware of incisal edge position, lingual contour, labial contour and inclination.
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Tooth #7 (left) and tooth #10 (right) were treatment planned for Empress Veneers.
The teeth were whitened before veneer preparation.
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