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Purpose A retrospective evaluation of extended anterior ceramic laminate veneers (EACVs) after a mean observational period of 10 years. Methods: Thirty‐one patients (20 females/11 males) underwent restoration with 101 adhesively luted, heat‐pressed EACVs (maxilla, n = 65; mandible, n = 36). Results: The 10 year survival rate was 91.8% (95% confidence interval [95%‐CI]: 0.87;0.97). Eight ceramic fractures, one biological failure, and one change in treatment plan caused the observed failures. Seventy‐seven of the 101 restorations remained intervention‐free in service (success rate: 78.6% [95%‐CI: 0.70;0.88]). Fourteen interventions were needed (nine recementations, two endodontic treatments, two composite fillings, and one fracture polishing). The jaw position (maxilla/mandible, survival P =.578/success P =.056) had no influence on the clinical performance. EACVs covering large areas of exposed dentin (>50%) were associated with a significantly increased risk (hazard ratio 2.98, P =.019) of needing a clinical intervention (success rate: 68.0% [95%‐CI: 0.52; 0.84]). However, the degree of dentin exposure had no effect on the survival rate (P =.761). Conclusions: After a mean observational period of 10 years, mandibular and maxillary EACVs exhibited survival and success rates that were comparable. Significantly lower success rates were associated with large areas of exposed dentin (>50%). Clinical Significance: Mandibular and maxillary EACV revealed 10‐year survival rates comparable to those published for anterior metal‐ceramic and glass‐ceramic full‐coverage crowns. Precaution should be taken not to expose dentin, and when large areas of dentin are exposed, different conditioning/luting strategies should be used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Retrospective evaluation of extended anterior glass–ceramic veneers 7 years after placement in a private practice. Materials and methods: A total of 31 patients (20 females/11 males) underwent restoration with adhesively luted extended veneers that were fabricated using heat‐pressed glass–ceramic (Cergo, Dentsply Sirona). A single dentist restored 101 teeth (maxilla, n = 65; mandible, n = 36). Adhesive cementation was performed using an etch‐and‐rinse adhesive (OptibondFL, Kerr Corporation), and two different dual‐curing composite cements (Variolink, Ivoclar Vivadent/Calibra, Dentsply Sirona). Results: After 7 years, the Kaplan‐Meier survival rate (in situ criteria) was 93.6% (95% CI: 0.89; 0.98). The observed failures were caused by ceramic fractures for seven restorations and biological failure for one restoration. In total 80 of the 101 restorations were still in service and did not require any clinical intervention (7‐year success rate: 84.3% [95% CI]: 0.76; 0.93). Interventions were necessary in 13 cases (8 recementations, 2 endodontic treatments, 2 composite fillings (caries), and 1 polishing of minor fractures). The clinical performance was not influenced by the veneer position (maxilla/mandible, survival P = .56/success P = .30). The veneers that covered large areas of exposed dentin (>50%) exhibited a significantly increased risk (hazard ratio 3.71, P = .0041) for requiring a clinical intervention; however, no effect on the survival rate was observed for these veneers (P = .35). Conclusions: Following 7 years of clinical service, extended anterior ceramic veneer restorations exhibited comparable survival and success rates for the upper and lower jaw. Large areas of exposed dentin (>50%) were associated with significantly lower success rates. Clinical Significance: Dentin exposure (more than 50% of the preparation surface) during preparation significantly affects the clinical performance of extended heat‐pressed glass–ceramic veneers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]