Swetaa A
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IndiaPublications
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Research
Most Common Shades Used During Indirect Veneering Restoration-A Descriptive Study
Author(s): Swetaa A and Vigneshwar*
Introduction: The direct–indirect composite veneer technique was introduced in the 1990s as a means to heat-temper composites in partial and full veneers.1-4 in the direct–indirect technique, using similar shade selection and layering techniques that are used for the direct technique; the clinician applies a light-cured composite material to the tooth, with or without tooth preparation, without any adhesion. The composite is then shaped to a primary anatomic form with slight excess, and then light-cured. After that, the partially polymerized restoration is carefully removed (lifted) from the non-retentive, non-bonded tooth surface, heat-tempered extra-orally chairside, and finished and polished to final macro and micro anatomy. After shade try-in and confirmation of the overall fit and esthetics, the veneer is bonded to the preparation using a resin-based luting agent. Ind.. Read More»