In this very clinical episode of Protrusive Dental Podcast, Dr. Manrina Rhode teaches us about veneers - she has been placing them for years and has developed awesome systems in her practice.

Aims and objectives:

• Gain an overview of Manrina's journey with cosmetic dentistry and veneers - how did she get the exposure early on in her career?
• Ceramic vs composite veneers
• What percentage of her patients have pre-restorative orthodontics?
• Which burs does she use for her preps? (Bur codes listed on Protrusive Dental community: www.facebook.com/groups/protrusive/)
• What prep protocols does she use?
• What kind of stents?
• How to communicate shade with lab and the patient
• Does Manrina follow an 'Occlusal Philosophy' to ensure (para)functional longevity of her veneers?
• How to manage patients with ultra-high expectations
• The use of Photoshop to show patient the possibilities with their smile
• Why temporary/provisional veneers are so important
• How does she fabricate good looking, long-lasting provisional veneers?
• What is the bonding protocol?
• How does she reduce mistakes during a stressful bonding appointment?
• She gives a very good veneer bonding hack towards the end!
• Gain an overview of ceramic veneers in dentistry, from preparation to cementation
• Important communication skills, relevant to aesthetic dentistry
• Know tooth preparation systems, and guides
• Learn the clinical steps in the cementation of veneers
• Appreciate the role of perfect veneer temporaries