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ArticleCase reports in dentistry2026

Narrative Review of Lithium Disilicate Veneers in Esthetic Dentistry: Current Perspectives and Clinical Case Report.

Silvia Rojas-Ruedas, Franciele Floriani, Francisco X Azpiazu-Flores, Jose Villalobos-Tinoco, Angel Gonzalez, Carlos A Jurado, Kelvin I Afrashtehfar

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7 authors.

Silvia Rojas-RuedasSchool of Dental Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, 00716, Puerto Rico, USA, psm.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3245-5245
Franciele FlorianiDepartment of Prosthodontics, The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, Iowa City, 52242, Iowa, USA, uiowa.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7237-4886
Francisco X Azpiazu-FloresDivision of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 43210, Ohio, USA, osu.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8801-9173
Jose Villalobos-TinocoPostgraduate Program in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National University of Rosario, Rosario, S2002KTT, Argentina, unr.edu.ar.
Angel GonzalezDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Texas A&M, Dallas, 75246, Texas, USA, tamhsc.edu.
Carlos A JuradoSchool of Dental Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, 00716, Puerto Rico, USA, psm.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7437-4855
Kelvin I AfrashtehfarDepartment of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, 3010, Switzerland, unibe.ch.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6053-8967

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: To provide a focused, evidence-based overview of lithium disilicate (LDS) veneers, with particular emphasis on indications, material properties, adhesive protocols, and clinical performance, supported by illustrative clinical cases. Methods: A narrative review of the literature was conducted to summarize current evidence on the mechanical, optical, and adhesive characteristics of LDS ceramics in veneer applications. The review emphasizes enamel preservation, adhesive reliability, and reported clinical outcomes, without undertaking a systematic comparison of study designs. In addition, two clinical case reports are presented to illustrate the clinical workflow for esthetic rehabilitation using pressed LDS veneers. Results: LDS veneers demonstrate high flexural strength (~360-400 MPa), favorable optical properties, and reliable adhesive performance when enamel is preserved and appropriate adhesive protocols are applied. Reported survival rates exceeding 95% at up to 10 years have been documented in selected patient populations. Clinical success is closely associated with appropriate case selection, conservative tooth preparation, precise adhesive procedures, and patient compliance. Common complications, including debonding, fracture, and marginal discoloration, are more frequently reported when enamel is limited or occlusal risk factors are not adequately managed. Conclusions: When applied under appropriate clinical conditions, LDS veneers represent a predictable and esthetically effective treatment option in contemporary restorative dentistry. Their long-term success depends on meticulous technique, patient-specific risk assessment, and adherence to evidence-based adhesive and occlusal management principles.

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adhesiveceramic restorationsdental veneersenamel preservationesthetic dentistrylithium disilicateminimally invasive dentistry

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PMCPMC13296585

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