Advances in dental veneers: a review

Veneers have made a breakthrough in dentistry in recent times. They have been predicted to increase a patient's selfcondence, personal relationship, and even success in his or her career. Hence, with veneers, it is possible to create amazing esthetic results and yet retain a considerable amount of tooth structure. Successful results depend not only on the clinical and laboratory technique used for the assembly of veneers but also on an understanding of the scientic background behind its material aspect and case selection. Veneers have evolved in the past 10 years or so in the material aspect. Various materials are used to fabricate veneers like composite, processed composite, porcelain, ceramic, preformed acrylic laminates, and glass-ceramic veneers. The current article is a review that illustrates recent advancements in the material aspect of dental veneers.