Comparison of the clinical and aesthetic performance of indirect composite and ceramic veneers in restorative treatments

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Dental veneers, composite resin, ceramic, dental aesthetics, clinical durability, mechanical strength

Abstract

Dental veneers were a widely used restorative alternative in aesthetic dentistry to improve the appearance and restore the function of treated teeth. Composite resin and ceramic veneers were the most commonly used, each with distinctive attributes in terms of aesthetics, strength, and durability. Although composite resin veneers facilitated faster recovery with less tooth wear, ceramic veneers offered superior aesthetics and greater durability, requiring an adhesive system to ensure their long-term strength and stability. The objective of this research was to compare the aesthetic and functional performance of both types of veneers, assessing their restorative capacity in aspects such as adhesion, mechanical strength, color stability, and clinical durability. A systematic bibliographic analysis was performed in indexed databases, including the United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Google Scholar, considering publications from 2019 to 2024, and selecting eleven articles that met the established inclusion criteria. The results indicated that ceramic veneers provided greater color stability, improved strength, and an appearance similar to natural tooth enamel, while composite resin veneers were faster to apply and less expensive, although they were less durable and aesthetically pleasing. It was concluded that the choice of material should be based on the patient's clinical needs, balancing aesthetic, functional, and durability aspects.

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2026-02-01

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Vera-Veloz, A. F., Chuchuca-Sedamanos, A. J., Ojeda-Astudillo, M. P., & Jiménez-Villalta, J. M. (2026). Comparison of the clinical and aesthetic performance of indirect composite and ceramic veneers in restorative treatments. Revista UGC, 4(S1), 60–65. Retrieved from https://universidadugc.edu.mx/ojs/index.php/rugc/article/view/314

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Vol. 4 No. S1 (2026): Desafíos actuales en educación, justicia, salud y políticas sociales (Febrero)

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