Porcelain Laminate Veneers Applied for Discolored Crowding Dentition

Abstract

Porcelain laminate veneer restorations were applied for a patient with the chief complaint of esthetic dissatisfaction derived from her discolored crowding dentition. After completion of a limited orthodontic treatment, restorations were made on the refractory investment material using a feldspathic porcelain, and each surface to be seated was etched with hydrofluoric acid. Tooth preparation was performed within enamel, and the reduced surfaces were etched with phosphoric acid. The restorations were seated with the Clearfil Porcelain Bond silane bonding agent and the Clapearl DC dual cured luting agent. Although edge-to-edge bite was included reluctantly, the veneers have been functioning for more than five years without fracture or peeling. The clinical result suggests the effectiveness of the ceramic bonding system employed.