BACKGROUND: Due to their high aesthetic outcome and long-term predictability, laminate
veneers have become a common restorative procedure for anterior teeth. However, because …

The method of finite elements was developed at perfectly right times; growing computer
capacities, growing human skills and industry demands for ever faster and cost effective …

OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed at evaluating different restoring configurations of a
crownless maxillary central incisor, in order to compare the biomechanical behavior of the …

ABS! RACT: Purpose: To retrospectively evaluate the long-term clinical performance of three
types offiber posts after a serVIce penod~ f 7-11 years. Methods: 985 posts were included in …

Background: Veneer restorations provide a valid conservative alternative to complete
coverage as they avoid aggressive dental preparation; thus, maintaining tooth structure …

Finite element analysis (FEA) was used to investigate the influence of different post systems
on the stress distribution of weakened teeth under oblique-load application. A maxillary …

OBJECTIVES: Midterm-evaluation of a prospective 5-year clinical study on long-term
performance and success rate of pressed-ceramic veneers with two extended preparation …

OBJECTIVES: The present comparative analysis aimed at evaluating which combination of
restorative materials resulted in the most homogeneous stress and strain distributions …

Background The authors reviewed and identified the evidence for the various incisal
preparation designs for ceramic veneers. Types of Studies Reviewed The authors searched …

Statement of problem Although investigators have evaluated the effect of ceramic veneer
preparation design, limited information is available regarding preparation design in …