Assessment of Occlusal Veneer Restorations Performance in Posterior Teeth

Occlusal veneers are restorations that restore the occlusal surface without axial wall involvement, allowing restoration of form, function, and esthetics of compromised or destroyed occlusal tooth structure in a conservative way as part of their treatment plan and the restorative process. The performance of occlusal veneer restorations is of paramount importance, as it determines the outcome and behavior of the final restoration. No ideal study has been conducted to evaluate teeth restored with occlusal veneer restorations. Evaluation must include all aspects of clinical performance, as some of the materials used in their fabrication have not been fully studied and should be studied to evaluate their clinical behavior using modified USPHS (United States Public Health Service) criteria. Which includes surface texture, anatomical form/wear, marginal integrity, marginal discoloration, secondary caries, color match and post-operative hypersensitivity.