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What is a veneer?
What is a veneer?
- A layer of ceramic material that is applied to a tooth to repair chipped or fractured teeth
- A layer of processed composite that is applied to a tooth to improve the appearance of rotated or misaligned teeth
- A layer of metal that is applied to a tooth to improve its strength
- A layer of tooth-colored material that is applied to a tooth to restore localized or generalized defects and intrinsic discolorations (correct)
What are the indications for using veneers?
What are the indications for using veneers?
- To treat gum diseases
- To replace missing teeth
- To address severe crowding of teeth
- To improve extreme discolorations such as tetracycline staining, fluorosis, and teeth darkened from age (correct)
What are the contraindications for using veneers?
What are the contraindications for using veneers?
- Severe crowding, tooth-to-tooth habits, clenching, and high caries rate
- Processed composite, porcelain, pressed ceramic materials
- To lengthen anterior teeth, to improve appearance of rotated or misaligned teeth, closing of diastema, and repairing chipped or fractured teeth
- Little or no enamel present, bruxism, occlusal problems, and poor oral hygiene (correct)
What are the advantages of using veneers?
What are the advantages of using veneers?
What materials can veneers be made of?
What materials can veneers be made of?
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