Patient satisfaction among periodontally stable patients with veneer restorations—A retrospective study

Periodontal disease can compromise both the function and appearance of anterior teeth, and even after successful treatment, patients may remain dissatisfied with esthetic outcomes. This study evaluated whether anterior ceramic veneers could improve patient-reported outcomes, particularly oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), in individuals with varying degrees of periodontal health. A cohort of 68 patients, including periodontally healthy and stable patients with a history of stage I-IV periodontitis, was retrospectively assessed at least 5 years after receiving anterior ceramic veneers. Using validated questionnaires and clinical esthetic scores, the study found consistently high levels of patient satisfaction across all groups. Notably, patients with mild periodontitis reported the highest satisfaction, and even those with advanced attachment loss experienced improved OHRQoL. While the pink esthetic score (PES) was lower in patients with severe periodontitis, the white esthetic score (WES) showed no significant differences between groups. These findings suggest that anterior ceramic veneers are a reliable and effective restorative option for enhancing both esthetics and psychosocial outcomes, regardless of periodontal history, and may play an important role in comprehensive rehabilitative care for patients with previous periodontal disease.