BREAKDOWN OF POINTS TO DISCUSS

WITH PATIENTS WHEN CONSIDERING OTHER RESTORATIVE OPTIONS -

Indirect Porcelain Veneers

ADVANTAGES                                                                     DISADVANTAGES

• Relatively conservative                                                 • Interproximal extension required to create proper

 • Generally less chair time than direct veneers                 contours requires more tooth preparation than a

• Less difficult than direct veneers                                     simple veneer (approximately 20% to 30% removal of tooth

• Proven durability-especially when bonded                         structure)

completely to enamel                                                     • If surface stain is used, minimal postinsertion

• Excellent esthetics                                                         modification is possible

• Laboratory-defined esthetics*                                        • Laboratory-defined esthetics*

Indirect Composite Veneers

ADVANTAGES                                                                     DISADVANTAGES

• Relatively conservative                                                 • Interproximal extension required to create proper contours

• Generally less chair time than direct                                    veneers requires more tooth preparation than a simple veneer

 • Less difficult than direct veneers                                         (approximately 20% to 30% removal of tooth structure)

• Excellent esthetics                                                      • Historically not as durable as porcelain for patients

• Laboratory-defined esthetics                                                " with "habits"

• Easily modified or repaired in the mouth                         • Laboratory-defined esthetics*

 • Excellent (expected) durability

Direct Veneers

ADVANTAGES                                                                     DISADVANTAGES

• Almost no loss of tooth structure                                     • Technically very difficult

• Excellent esthetics                                                         • Historically not as durable as porcelain for

• Dentist-defined esthetics                                                    * patients with "habits"

• Easily modified or repaired in the mouth                            • Dentist-defined esthetics'

 • No laboratory fee

• Excellent (expected) durability and polish retention

Crowns

ADVANTAGES                                                                 DISADVANTAGES

• Fair-excellent esthetics depending on:                         • Excessive removal of tooth structure

- Type of crown                                                                62% to 72%

- Preparation design                                                     • Greater chance of future fracture and/or

- Skill of laboratory                                                         endodontic complications because of

• May or may not require bonding                                     excessive removal of tooth structure

• Lower skill level required than veneers

for laboratory and dentist

'depending on the laboratory/dentist