Veneer Planning with Dr. Gerald Chiche

About this episode

Dr. Melissa Seibert interviews Dr. Gerald Chiche about the nuances of veneer planning and preparation in aesthetic dentistry.

Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Register for the live meeting: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/ElevationSummit Download the Injection Molding Guide: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/IMpdf What separates good veneer dentistry from truly exceptional aesthetic dentistry? In Part 2 of this in-depth conversation on Digital Dentist Digest , Dr. Melissa Seibert sits down with legendary prosthodontist and aesthetic dentistry educator Dr. Gerald Chiche to explore the clinical nuances, preparation strategies, and decision-making principles behind predictable porcelain veneer treatment. Dr. Chiche, former president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and internationally recognized leader in aesthetic dentistry, shares decades of experience performing veneers with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive preparation design, enamel preservation, and long-term restorative success. In this episode, Dr. Chiche walks through his additive veneer preparation workflow, including mock-up transfers, bisacryl matrices, depth-cut strategies, and techniques for staying predictably in enamel to maximize bond durability. He explains why preserving enamel remains one of the most important…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Melissa Seibert

Guest: Dr. Gerald Chiche

Topics covered

• veneer dentistry
• aesthetic dentistry
• minimally invasive preparation
• enamel preservation
• restorative success
• clinical strategies

Keywords

• veneer planning
• aesthetic dentistry
• porcelain veneers
• enamel preservation
• preparation strategies
• gingival management
• impression accuracy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Elevated GP, Digital Dentist Digest

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