PATIENTS SATISFACTION WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF VENEER RESTORATIONS

Objectives: The aim of this study was to measure the satisfaction of p atients with respect to the aesthetics of veneer restorations (VRs) an d to identify potential factors influencing their satisfaction. Materi als and Methods: One hundred and eighty VRs of three different types ( direct composite, indirect composite and porcelain) were placed on ant erior teeth. Patients were asked to fill in questionnaires at baseline and at one-and two-year recalls. Results: At baseline the overall sat isfaction was 76%, after two years this was 78%. The variable 'type of VR' was the only factor measured that had a significant influence on the satisfaction of the patient. At the two-year evaluation patients w ith porcelain VRs were more satisfied than those with direct composite VRs (P<0.05). Conclusions: From the results of this study it is concl uded that differences in clinical procedures had no effect on satisfac tion. Also the number of VRs had not influenced the level of satisfact ion. After two years a significant difference was observed for the var iable 'type of VR', with the best results for porcelain. (C) 1997 Else vier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.