Case Study 1/24/2025 Veneer

Material selection for anterior veneers

3 weeks

25-35 years

Comparing e.max, zirconia, and feldspathic porcelain for different clinical scenarios. When we choose each and why. **Our decision tree:** - High translucency needed + minimal prep → feldspathic - Bruxer or edge-to-edge → zirconia - Most cases → e.max (best balance) Sharing our actual lab communication template.

Post-treatment: Natural-looking e.max veneers

After

Pre-treatment: Tetracycline-stained teeth with spacing

Before

Clinical Details

Materials & Products Used

IPS e.max Press (LT A2 shade)Variolink Esthetic LCIvoclar Vivadent Try-In Paste

Technical Notes

Chose e.max Press for its natural translucency and ability to mask the tetracycline staining. Minimal prep design (0.3-0.5mm) to preserve tooth structure. Try-in paste helped patient visualize final result before cementation.

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Discussion (2)

Dr. Maya Lin · almost 55875 years ago

Practice Owner

Good material choice for tetracycline staining - e.max Press does mask well. Minimal prep design preserves tooth structure which is always preferable. The try-in paste is crucial for patient confidence.

Dr. Maya Lin · almost 55875 years ago

Practice Owner

Natural-looking result that effectively addressed the discoloration. Shade selection appears spot-on.

Dr. AJ Park

Digital lab partner + aesthetic dentist