Lesson 1Side finishing during build: making contacts, finish strips, and keeping space anatomyThis part focuses on side finishing during veneer build, detailing how to make right contacts, keep space form, and use strips and discs to refine shape without harm to nearby teeth or soft parts.
Timing of contact creation during layeringUsing matrices and wedges for tight contactsFinishing strips for proximal contouringPreserving incisal and gingival embrasuresPolishing interproximal surfaces safelyLesson 2Using silicone guides and matrices to make roof shells and control roof shape and edge lengthThis part covers making and using silicone guides and matrices to lead roof shell making, control roof shape and edge length, and standardise veneer thick, bettering rightness, repeat, and chair work.
Taking precise preoperative impressions or scansFabricating silicone indices from wax-upPositioning and stabilizing the palatal indexControlling palatal contour and incisal edgeTroubleshooting voids and misfit in indicesLesson 3Isolate methods and reasons: rubber sheet place, other isolate ways, and soft tissue handlingThis part reviews isolate plans for veneer work, focusing on rubber sheet place, other isolate when sheet limited, and soft tissue handling to keep dry, clean field and guard patient ease.
Rubber dam clamp selection and positioningPunching and placing dam for anterior veneersUse of Teflon, retraction cord, and wedgesAlternative isolation when dam is not feasibleProtecting lips, gingiva, and patient comfortLesson 4Composite pick and layer plan: picking all use vs. small mix vs. nano mix; covers, dentin body, and enamel/clear layersThis part guides composite pick for veneers, comparing all use, small mix, and nano mix resins, and setting role of covers, dentin, and enamel masses to handle brightness, strength, and clear in layered fixes.
Criteria for universal vs microhybrid vs nanohybridShade mapping and value-driven selectionUsing opaquers to mask discolorationsChoosing dentin body and enamel massesLayer thickness to control translucencyLesson 5Set plan and shrink control: step curing, light strength, curing measure checks, and room light thoughtsThis part handles set plan and shrink control, covering step layering, light strength, time, measure checks, and room light handling to ensure full set and cut stress.
Incremental layering to reduce shrinkage stressLight-curing unit selection and maintenanceExposure times for different composite shadesUsing a radiometer to verify light outputManaging ambient light and pre-gel polymerizationLesson 6Step shape build for a centre front tooth: roof shell, dentin mass, mound/mark, and last enamel layerThis part shows step build of upper centre front veneer, from roof shell to dentin body, mounds, and last enamel layer, stressing 3D shape, light effects, and controlled steps for beauty and work match.
Planning thickness and space for each layerCreating a stable palatal shell with compositeBuilding dentin core and primary anatomyDesigning mamelons and internal characterizationsPlacing final enamel layer and surface textureLesson 7Prep thinking: no prep vs. least enamel edges, finish of edge and side changesThis part compares no prep and least prep veneers, detailing enamel edge design, edge and side changes, and how to keep structure while making space for composite, bettering glue, rise shape, and long steady.
Case selection for true no-prep veneersDesigning minimal facial and cervical bevelsManaging incisal edge shortening or lengtheningInterproximal opening vs contact preservationFinishing and polishing preparation marginsLesson 8Glue step in detail: enamel etch times, pick dentin etch, primer/glue put, and glue systems picked for veneersThis part explains glue step for veneers, including enamel and pick dentin etch, primer and glue put, and pick of glue systems, stressing wet control and sure long glue.
Total-etch vs selective-etch indicationsEnamel etching times and rinsing protocolSelective dentin etching and sensitivity controlPrimer and adhesive application sequenceChoosing bonding systems suited for veneersLesson 9Copy plan for nearby teeth: even methods, guides, and step match of shape and colourThis part details how to copy nearby teeth using even steps, guides, and step build, focusing on matching line angles, face feel, and colour steps to get natural, match front beauty.
Analyzing reference tooth morphology and shadeUsing silicone or putty templates for symmetryIncremental build-up to mirror contralateral toothMatching line angles and surface macrotextureFinal adjustments to value and chroma matchLesson 10Handling small gum issues during work: pull cord, stop bleed, and finish edgesThis part explains during work handling of small gum issues, focusing on safe pull, sure stop bleed, and exact edge finish to guard soft parts, better see, and get clean, steady glue areas for veneers.
Indications for retraction cord in veneer casesCord selection, placement depth, and timingChemical hemostatic agents and application tipsAvoiding tissue trauma and recession risksFinishing margins near soft tissue safely
