Clinical evaluation of porcelain veneers restoration for fluorosis teeth for esthetic purpose

Objective To evaluate the long term clinical effect of porcelain laminate veneer esthetic restoration for fluorosis teeth. Methods One hundred and thirty-two fluorosis teeth of 11 patients were restored with porcelain laminate veneer for esthetic purpose and the clinical effects were evaluated with modified Rygescriteria at 1.0 week, 0.5-year, 1.0-year, 1.5-year, and 2.0-year recalled time. Results After 2.0 years application, none of the veneers debonded, A degree rate of marginal adaptation was more than 85%, A degree rate of cavosurface marginal discoloration was more than 90%, A degree rate of secondary caries was more than 99%, A degree rate of post-operative sensitivity was more than 75%, and A degree rate of color match was more than 70%, B degree rate of color match was 100%. Conclusions The research indicates that the porcelain laminate veneer is a good esthetic restoration method for fluorosis teeth and the long term clinical effect is stable. Key words: Fluorosis, dental;  Metal ceramic alloys;  Outcome assessment