Narrative Review of Lithium Disilicate Veneers in Esthetic Dentistry: Current Perspectives and Clinical Case Report

Silvia Rojas-Ruedas; Franciele Floriani; Francisco X. Azpiazu-Flores; Jose Villalobos-Tinoco; Angel Gonzalez; Carlos A. Jurado; Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar

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Narrative Review of Lithium Disilicate Veneers in Esthetic Dentistry: Current Perspectives and Clinical Case Report

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Narrative Review of Lithium Disilicate Veneers in Esthetic Dentistry: Current Perspectives and Clinical Case Report

Silvia Rojas-Ruedas, Franciele Floriani, Francisco X. Azpiazu-Flores, Jose Villalobos-Tinoco, Angel Gonzalez, Carlos A. Jurado and Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar

Case reports in dentistry, Vol.2026(1), 8167075

06/25/2026

DOI: 10.1155/crid/8167075

PMCID: PMC13296585

PMID: 42369265

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Objectives To provide a focused, evidence-based overview of lithium disilicate (LDS) veneers, with particular emphasis on indications, material properties, adhesive protocols, and clinical performance, supported by illustrative clinical cases. Methods A narrative review of the literature was conducted to summarize current evidence on the mechanical, optical, and adhesive characteristics of LDS ceramics in veneer applications. The review emphasizes enamel preservation, adhesive reliability, and reported clinical outcomes, without undertaking a systematic comparison of study designs. In addition, two clinical case reports are presented to illustrate the clinical workflow for esthetic rehabilitation using pressed LDS veneers. Results LDS veneers demonstrate high flexural strength (~360–400 MPa), favorable optical properties, and reliable adhesive performance when enamel is preserved and appropriate adhesive protocols are applied. Reported survival rates exceeding 95% at up to 10 years have been documented in selected patient populations. Clinical success is closely associated with appropriate case selection, conservative tooth preparation, precise adhesive procedures, and patient compliance. Common complications, including debonding, fracture, and marginal discoloration, are more frequently reported when enamel is limited or occlusal risk factors are not adequately managed. Conclusions When applied under appropriate clinical conditions, LDS veneers represent a predictable and esthetically effective treatment option in contemporary restorative dentistry. Their long-term success depends on meticulous technique, patient-specific risk assessment, and adherence to evidence-based adhesive and occlusal management principles.

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Title: Subtitle: Narrative Review of Lithium Disilicate Veneers in Esthetic Dentistry: Current Perspectives and Clinical Case Report
Creators: Silvia Rojas-Ruedas - , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , P.O. Box: 39695
Franciele Floriani - University of Iowa
Francisco X. Azpiazu-Flores - The Ohio State University
Jose Villalobos-Tinoco - National University of Rosario
Angel Gonzalez - Texas A&M University System
Carlos A. Jurado - Ponce Health Sciences University
Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar - University of Bern
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Case reports in dentistry, Vol.2026(1), 8167075
DOI: 10.1155/crid/8167075
PMID: 42369265
PMCID: PMC13296585
NLM abbreviation: Case Rep Dent
ISSN: 2090-6447
eISSN: 2090-6455
Publisher: Wiley; HOBOKEN
Language: English
Date published: 06/25/2026
Academic Unit: Prosthodontics
Record Identifier: 9985176654002771

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