Restoration of the anterior maxilla with ultraconservative veneers: clinical and laboratory considerations.

One significant challenge in aesthetic dentistry is to integrate individual restorations with the adjacent natural dentition. In order to achieve a seamless result postoperatively, the clinical preparation and the laboratory fabrication phases of treatment must be performed in concert. The use of ultraconservative laminate veneers is a restorative modality that permits the development of a functional, aesthetic outcome while preserving the greatest degree of natural tooth structure. This article highlights the preparation design and material considerations that are involved with ultrathin porcelain laminate veneer restorations.