Laboratory technique for the laminate veneer restoration.

The literature has described the clinical aspects of the laminate veneer restoration; however, the laboratory preparation of these veneers has not been detailed This paper outlines a step-by-step laboratory technique for the construction of a commercially available laminate veneer, Mastique.® J_Jaminate veneers have been successfully used on patients with hypoplasia, tetracycline staining, fluorosis, mottling, endodontic staining, fractured teeth, and cosmetic problems. Although the practitioner has the option of doing these directly at chairside, most prefer the indirect method. This approach is chosen not only because it permits closer adaptation of the veneer, but also because it does not require as much chair time and it is, therefore, more economically practical.' To date there have been two alternatives available for indirect veneer fabrication: (1) the custom-made acrylic resin veneer, and (2) the pre-formed plastic veneer (Mastique®" and Den-Mat®"). The purpose of this paper is to detail the laboratory procedures for the Mastique® laminate veneer.