Lesson 1Side finishing during build: making contacts, finishing strips, and keeping embrasure shapeThis part focuses on side finishing during veneer build-up, detailing how to make proper contacts, keep embrasure form, and use strips and discs to fine-tune shape without harming 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 thickness, boosting accuracy, repeatability, and chair efficiency.
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 3Isolation ways and reasons: rubber sheet place, other isolation tricks, and soft-part handlingThis part reviews isolation plans for veneer work, focusing on rubber sheet place, other isolation when sheet is hard, and soft-part handling to keep a dry, clean area 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 picking and layering plan: picking all-round vs. small-hybrid vs. nano-hybrid; covers, dentin body, and enamel/clear layersThis part leads composite picking for veneers, comparing all-round, small-hybrid, and nano-hybrid resins, and setting the role of covers, dentin, and enamel masses to handle brightness, strength, and clearness 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 5Hardening plan and shrink control: step curing, light power, curing checker checks, and room light thoughtsThis part handles hardening plan and shrink control, covering step layering, light power, time exposures, checker checks, and room light handling to ensure full curing 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-up for a centre front tooth: roof shell, dentin mass, mamelon/feature, and last enamel layerThis part shows a step build-up of an upper centre front tooth veneer, from roof shell to dentin body, mamelons, 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, finishing of edge areas and side tweaksThis part compares no-prep and least-prep veneers, detailing enamel edge design, edge and side tweaks, and how to keep structure while making space for composite, boosting glue, rise shape, and long-term 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-on, and glue systems picked for veneersThis part explains the glue step for veneers, including enamel and pick dentin etch, primer and glue put-on, and picking glue systems, stressing wet control and reliable long-term 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: evenness tricks, patterns, and step matching of shape and colourThis part details how to copy nearby teeth using evenness steps, patterns, and step build-up, focusing on matching line angles, surface feel, and colour fades to get natural, matching 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 worries during work: pull cord, stop bleeding, and finishing edgesThis part explains during-work handling of small gum issues, focusing on safe pull, sure stop bleeding, and exact edge finishing to guard soft parts, boost see, and secure 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
