Penn Composite Stent™

Study models are evaluated for the most desirably-shaped teeth for each case and a diagnostic wax-up is provided for the dentist prior to stent fabrication. Once the teeth are prepared, the Penn Composite Stent™ is placed in-situ and resin is injected and cured. A fast and effective method, when the stent is removed, the resin veneers are trimmed and polished.

Benefits

• Conservative tooth preparation.
• Quick delivery.
• The patient can participate in aesthetic determination pre-operatively.
• Very cost-effective.
• Suitable for temporary or more intermediate solutions.

Considerations

• Composite wears down.
• Composite stains and needs upgrading.
• Aesthetics may not be as good as ceramic veneers.

New generation, flowable resins are available such as: Clearfil Majesty ES™ Flow (Kuraray), Beautifil® Flow Plus (SHOFU), Premise™ (Kerr) and G-ænial™ Flo (GC).