Patient acceptance of treatment and consistent patient satisfaction requires more than good restorative principles, it also requires excellent communication with the patient.

As Dr. Ruiz has been in practice for over 25 years and has performed over 20,000 veneers, he understands the unique balance between education, motivation, patient esthetic preferences and final goals. He is also a well-respected pioneer in minimally invasive adhesive dentistry.

In this lecture, Dr. Ruiz will present his practical, logical and scientifically based approach to porcelain veneers, which virtually guarantee excellent results and patient satisfaction.

Learning objectives

• Learn tips on increasing case acceptance and patient satisfaction.
• Learn how proper diagnosis and smile design dictates proper tooth preparation and restorative material selection.
• Learn a new paradigm of tooth preparation for veneers, including badly damaged teeth, using supra-gingival principles.
• Learn about occlusion and its relationship with porcelain veneer longevity.
• Learn what restorative materials and porcelains to use for long term stability.