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Get to Know: Using VeneerNow for Easier, More Efficient Composite Veneers by Dr. Jason H. Goodchild

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Get to Know: Using VeneerNow for Easier, More Efficient Composite Veneers 

by Dr. Jason H. Goodchild

Porcelain veneers offer excellent aesthetics but generally require more than one treatment visit to complete and tend to be the most expensive option. Composite veneers offer several advantages over porcelain, including the ability to be fabricated in a single visit, lower cost, and they typically involve less invasive, potentially reversible preparations. Additionally, composite veneers can be easily re-polished, touched up, modified or repaired over time, ensuring clinical longevity and addressing common issues like staining. This versatility makes them an appealing option for many patients.

The main disadvantage of composite veneers is that their aesthetic outcome relies heavily on the skill and dexterity of the dentist. The freehand application technique requires the dentist to create the correct shape, anatomical features and tooth positioning without the support of a matrix or pattern. After application, the composite material must be polished to achieve a natural, tooth-like appearance. As a result, direct composite veneers can be a challenging technique for dental professionals and may not be offered to patients as frequently.


Introducing VeneerNow
The VeneerNow Injectable Matrix System is a prefabricated solution designed for easy, one-visit applications. This system streamlines the process of creating anatomically accurate and natural-looking chairside composite veneers and anterior restorations, ensuring a predictable and efficient experience for dental professionals (Fig. 1).
A Clear View of the Future
Fig. 1

VeneerNow features a customizable, prefabricated injectable matrix system designed to match each tooth’s anatomy. This system enables dentists to create durable, aesthetically pleasing veneers with precision and minimal manual intervention. By using injectable, flowable composites within a pre-sized matrix, VeneerNow ensures efficient application without air bubbles or inconsistencies. Additionally, the matrix delivers excellent anatomical shape, requiring little finishing after light curing.

The VeneerNow process is straightforward: the practitioner selects the appropriate matrix size, positions it on the tooth and injects the composite resin material into the matrix mold. The design of the matrix ensures that the composite flows evenly and precisely, helping to reduce the need for adjustments or corrections. This system results in a veneer restoration completed in a fraction of the time required for traditional freehand techniques.

The system provides full anatomic, single-use matrices for maxillary teeth #5–12 in two sizes: small/medium and medium/large. Each mold includes an injection stalk for easy placement of the flowable composite tip. Designed to be closed at both the lingual and cervical facial margins, the matrix allows for quick and straightforward injection of the composite. Additionally, the matrices feature side wings for enhanced stability and reduced interproximal cleanup. The side wings are 0.05–0.07 mm thick, helping to gently separate the teeth to maintain interproximal contact (Fig. 2).
A Clear View of the Future
Fig. 2

The VeneerNow system offers several benefits to clinicians by providing a versatile tool to address common aesthetic and restorative needs, making it suitable for a wide range of patient cases.

From the patient’s perspective, VeneerNow offers an affordable restorative option that enhances the overall treatment experience. It reduces procedure time, delivers attractive aesthetic results and involves minimal invasiveness. Patients seeking aesthetic improvements often worry about treatment duration and costs and whether the results will meet their expectations. VeneerNow addresses these concerns by providing durable, natural-looking veneers and anterior restorations that can be completed in a single appointment.


Case example
A 70-year-old male patient presented to the dental office with a chief complaint: a broken porcelain labial veneer on tooth #8 that he wished to have replaced immediately (Fig. 3). He reported no pain or sensitivity but was concerned about the aesthetics, especially since he was attending his granddaughter’s wedding in the coming days. To address his needs, the VeneerNow system was selected to deliver a fast, beautiful, one-visit restoration. After successfully administering local anesthesia, the remaining porcelain veneer was removed. The tooth was minimally prepared and the appropriate VeneerNow matrix was chosen (Palmer Notation System upper right , size M/L). Phosphoric acid etch was applied to the entire preparation, followed by the application of a universal adhesive.
A Clear View of the Future
Fig. 3

The VeneerNow matrix was seated and stabilized with finger pressure. The mesial, distal and lingual incisal portions of the matrix were then sealed with Venus ART Diamond Flow composite in shade A2. Next, the Venus ART flowable composite canula was inserted into the facial stalk of the VeneerNow matrix and the material was dispensed to fill the entire space, forming the veneer restoration. After light curing, the matrix was removed, and the final restoration was finished and polished to achieve a lustrous result that matched tooth #9. The patient’s occlusion was checked and verified, and upon reviewing the final result, he expressed extreme satisfaction.


Conclusion
The introduction of VeneerNow highlights a growing trend toward standardization and efficiency in cosmetic dentistry, offering key benefits such as predictability and affordability in a single-visit solution. By integrating advanced material science with a customizable injectable matrix, VeneerNow enables dental professionals to achieve consistent, aesthetically superior results while minimizing procedural time and stress. As more practitioners adopt the VeneerNow system, it has the potential to broaden treatment options for high-quality anterior restorations and become an essential tool in both general and aesthetic dentistry.

Author Bio
Dr. Jason H. Goodchild Dr. Jason H. Goodchild is the vice president of clinical affairs at Premier Dental Products Company. He maintains a busy general practice in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. He can be reached at: JGoodchild@premierdentalco.com.
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