Direct resin composite veneers: Masking the dark prepared enamel surface

Authors
Felippe, LA Baratieri, LN
Citation
La. Felippe et Ln. Baratieri, Direct resin composite veneers: Masking the dark prepared enamel surface, QUINTES INT, 31(8), 2000, pp. 557-562
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
QUINTESSENCE INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
00336572 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
557 - 562
Database
ISI
SICI code
Abstract
A technique for manufacturing direct resin composite veneers is presented. Described are the advantages of using an acrylic resin matrix, made before the preparation is begun, to copy anatomic details. An additional step to m ask previously prepared dark enamel with opaquers is also described. The ad vantages and limitations of the procedures are discussed.