Two-year evaluation of porcelain laminate veneers using FDI criteria.

Abstract

The use of porcelain laminate veneers is a minimally invasive technique that is often used in restorative dentistry due to esthetic considerations. The aim of this study was to evaluate porcelain laminate veneers according to the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) World Dental Federation clinical criteria. This clinical study included 11 patients (7 female and 4 male) who had been admitted to the Uşak University Faculty of Dentistry between February 2019 and February 2021. Before taking part in the study, patients were informed about alternative treatment procedure options. A total of 30 porcelain laminate veneers were fabricated and cemented, and patients were evaluated according to the FDI criteria (with a follow-up after 2 years). Restorations were evaluated by two trained researchers. During the follow-up evaluation, no fractures or cracks were observed in any restoration. Further, 73% (n = 22) of the porcelain laminate veneers had perfect marginal adaptation and only 27% (n = 8) had small marginal fractures that could be removed by polishing. Moreover, 57% (n = 17) of the porcelain laminate veneers were evaluated as a good color match (no difference in shade and/or translucency) while 33% (n = 13) had only minor deviations. In periodontal examinations, 23% (n = 7) of the porcelain laminate veneers had no plaque, inflammation, or pockets while 77% (n = 23) had minor plaque inflammation and no pocket development. Since there were no fractures, fails, or need for removal of the restorations after 2 years, porcelain laminate veneers showed clinically satisfactory performance. The performance of porcelain laminate veneers can be considered as highly favorable due to the minimally invasive, and periodontally-compatible nature, with a good color match when carefully planned. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.