Overview: This article provides comprehensive instructions for use (IFU), indications, and maintenance guidelines for Dandy ceramic veneer restorations to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Understanding Veneer Restorations
Dandy restorations are fabricated using digital technology to enable a precise fit and customisation for specific patient needs. These veneers consist of highly durable, biocompatible ceramic material designed for long-term comfort and function.
Indications for Use
Clinicians should use Dandy veneer restorations to restore dentition that is:
Worn, carious, or fractured.
Discoloured or misaligned.
Aesthetically unpleasing.
Veneers restore the form, function, and aesthetics of natural permanent teeth while maintaining proper interarch relationships and occlusal stability.
Contraindications and Risks
Veneers should be used with caution in patients with:
Uncontrolled periodontal disease.
Severe bone resorption.
Active oral lesions.
Warning – Sensitivity: This device contains trace levels of cobalt and chromium oxides. Clinicians must inform patients with known sensitivities to these metals before treatment, as rare allergic reactions can occur.
Warning – Irritation: Localised irritation of oral tissues may occur. Clinicians should monitor patients post-placement for signs of inflammation or discomfort.
Restoration and Cementation
Before final placement, clinicians must test the fit of all restorations to ensure adequate aesthetics and evaluate all margins for proper adaptation. Use articulating paper to identify and adjust high spots.
Zirconia Cementation Guidelines
For zirconia restorations, follow these specific protocols:
Pretreatment: Use a chemical and mechanical pretreatment protocol, including air-particle abrasion and tribochemical silica coating.
Sanitisation: Sandblast and steam-sanitise all zirconia restorations before bonding.
Priming: Utilise zirconia-specific primers (specifically those with 10-MDP) for chemical bonding.
Emax Cementation Guidelines
Emax restorations (lithium disilicate) require specific preparation:
Etching: Lithium disilicate restorations must be etched before placement.
Silanisation: Silanise restorations for adhesive and self-adhesive cementation.
Method: While crowns can use various methods, veneers are typically cemented adhesively.
Adjustment Recommendations
When adjusting ceramic veneers, follow these technical standards to prevent micro-fractures:
Speed and Pressure: Operate the bur at high speed with minimal pressure.
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