Veneers−Diagnostic and Clinical Considerations:A Review

Comprehensive oral care that combines both art and science to optimally improve dental health, aesthetics and function is termed as cosmetic dentistry. The objective of Cosmetic Dentistry is to provide maximum improvements in aesthetics with the minimum trauma to the dentition. Veneer is a layer of tooth colored material that is applied to a tooth to restore localized or generalized defects and intrinsic discoloration. Veneer are made up of chairside composite, processed composite, porcelain and compressed ceramic materials. This evolution of material sciences, ceramics, and adhesive system permits improvements of the aesthetic smile design of patients. The current manuscript is a review that highlights the diagnostic considerations; repair and maintenance; and recent advances in veneers.