Porcelain Veneer: a Challenging Case

A patient in his early 20s with teeth badly discoloured by tetracycline was seeking treatment to improve his esthetics. Because retreatment and cost were important considerations, porcelain veneers were the treatment of choice. The challenge in this case was to mask the underlying tetracycline stain before the final cementation and thus gain more control over the final shade of the veneers.

MeSH Key Words: case report; dental porcelain; dental veneers; tooth discoloration/therapy.