Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

SCOPUS
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2

Recent Advancements in Laminates and Veneers in Dentistry

Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai-600077

Abstract

To write a review on the recent advancements in laminates and veneers used in dentistry

A veneer is a thin sheet of material placed on the front surface of the tooth, used for aesthetic purposes and protection. When multiple thin layers of wafer thin shells are placed it is called laminate veneer. Technology has allowed the recent advancements like thick Monochromatic Teeth Veneers, Stacked or Feldspathic Teeth Veneers, Teeth Veneers with Reinforced Leucite, Lithium Disilicate Teeth Veneers, Lumineers and the fabrication of advanced qualities of porcelain veneer which are ultra thin and offer superior aesthetics, greater life span and maximum strength.

The reason of this review is to bring out the recent advancements of veneers and laminates in dentistry.

Keywords

veneer, laminate, dentistry, advancements, teeth