Ceramic laminate veneers precautions and follow-up in a patient with parafunctional habit

Vol. 13 – Number 50 – 2022 NOTEBOOK OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY Case report Page 86-92 Ceramic laminate veneers precautions and follow-up in a patient with parafunctional habit Alyssa Teixeira Obeid¹ Anna Carolina Cenci Matick Rombaldo² Franco Naoki Mezarina Kanashiro¹ Marilia Mattar de Amoêdo Campos Velo¹ Juliana Fraga Soares Bombonatti¹ Rafael Francisco Lia Mondelli¹ Abstract The search for esthetics with a high standard has increased over the past years, with ceramic laminate veneers, also known as “contact lenses”, one of the most evident treatments for being conservative, since may not require previous wear or even less preparation in relation to indirect veneers. These items can be defined as thin porcelain veneers cemented on the dental remnant surface, previously prepared, and may present good longevity, as long as they are well indicated. In order to achieve a satisfactory result, aspects such dental wear, significant dark dental substrates, and the patients’ expectation must be considered, in order to assess treatment options and the prognosis that may be obstructed in cases of parafunctional habits, such as bruxism. The present case report emphasizes the importance of precautions and follow-up in patients with parafunctional habits rehabilitated with ceramic laminates, which is a very common situation in dental offices. Descriptors: Operative Dentistry, dental esthetics, mouth rehabilitation. DOI: 10.24077/2022;13502421223