Laminates and Veneers

A captivating smile showing an even row of natural gleaming white teeth is a major factor in achieving that elusive dominant characteristic called personality. The objective of cosmetic dentistry must be to provide the maximum improvement in esthetic with the minimum trauma to the dentition. There are a number of procedures that begin to approximate the ideal parameters of cosmetic dentistry most notably that of porcelain laminate veneers.Porcelain veneers are a useful adjunct to the armamentarium of the dentist to help in the management of aesthetic problems in patients both young and old. Care needs to be taken during tooth preparation and particularly during the luting phase to ensure maximum results are obtained for the patient.