Once considered to be revolutionary, porcelain veneers are now the foundation of most aesthetic dental practices. Requiring only conservative preparations, porcelain veneers can dramatically change a smile. This article discusses the technique necessary to prepare and place porcelain veneers, using a new pressed-ceramic system. Close and thorough cooperation and communication between the clinician and the laboratory are essential throughout the procedure, and this article is coauthored by a dentist and a ceramist.

Adult↗

PubMed1997

Combining a philosophy with a plan for success. Interview by Phillip Bonner.

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Dental Technicians↗

PubMed1996

Cooperative treatment planning in creating IPS Empress SMILES.

With the continued increase in patient expectations for appearance-related restorations, the final result may be deficient in aesthetic qualities, such as color, contour, and shape. This is generally due to a breakdown in communication among the patient, dentist, and laboratory technician with regard to basic smile design principles prior to fabrication of the restoration. With the introduction of advanced porcelain systems (IPS Empress System, Ivoclar Williams, Amherst, NY), the clinician and technician can produce restorations that mimic the optical characteristics and color vitality of natural teeth. This article presents methods to improve communication, effectively evaluate smile design principles, and fabricate aesthetic all-ceramic restorations.

Aged↗

PubMed1996

The greatest marketing tool ever: practice what you preach.

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Composite Resins↗

PubMed1995

Indirect composite restorations.

The evolution of composite and adhesive technology has benefited dentistry significantly. The 1990s have brought us, for the first time in the history of our profession, the ability to restore tooth structure in a conservative and esthetic fashion. The ability to give consistently high-bond strengths to both enamel and dentin and the excellent physical properties of these restorations have made them a permanent part of restorative dentistry. This paper summarizes the authors' current opinion about indirect composite restorations, outlines indications for their use, and describes a clinical technique for their preparation and cementation.

Cementation↗

PubMed1994