Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The use of laminate veneers resulted in a better aesthetic outcome and less chair time. The present study was conducted to assess clinical evaluation of teeth restored with porcelain laminate veneers. Materials & Methods: 60 patients of both genders were divided into 2 groups. In group I, teeth (60) were treated with porcelain veneers, using a total-etch adhesive system and in group II, teeth (60) were bonded with a self-etch adhesive system. patients were recalled after 1 and 2 years. Modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria were used to assess the porcelain laminate veneers in terms of marginal adaptation, cavosurface marginal discoloration, secondary caries, postoperative sensitivity, satisfaction with restoration shade and gingival tissue response. Results: In group I, teeth were treated with porcelain veneers, using a total-etch adhesive system and in group II, teeth were bonded with a self-etch adhesive system. Group I had 20 males and 10 females and group II had 14 males and 16 females. There was non- significant difference in score value in marginal adaptation, cavosurface discoloration, secondary discoloration, post- operative sensitivity, satisfaction with shade and gingival tissue response in group I and II (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Porcelain laminate veneers showed successful clinical performance in terms of marginal adaptation, cavosurface marginal discoloration, secondary caries, postoperative sensitivity, satisfaction with restoration shade and gingival tissue response using both total-etch and two-step self-etch adhesives.