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Because all-ceramic and metal-ceramic crowns require the removal of such large quantities of tooth structure, there has been considerable interest in less destructive alternatives. The ceramic veneer has emerged as a means of producing an esthetic result on otherwise intact anterior teeth that are marred by severe staining or developmental defects restricted to the facial surface of the tooth (Fig 6-17). This restoration also can be used to restore moderate incisal chipping and small proximal lesions. The use of a veneer requires only minimal tooth preparation and therefore offers an alternative to crowns that is attractive to the patient and dentist alike.

The features and capabilities of the 12 types of singletooth restorations described in this chapter are shown in Table 6-1.

Table 6-1 Features and applications of single-tooth restorations