FirstFit veneers enable same-day full-arch workflow without temporaries
Same-day full-arch veneers now practical with guided workflow and temporaries eliminated.
A recent Dentistry Live session demonstrated a fully guided, same-day veneer workflow using FirstFit veneers, completing full-arch cases from preparation to cementation in a single visit without temporary restorations. Dr Robbie Hughes and Dr Jameel Gardee presented the protocol, which uses digital planning to streamline the clinical process and reduce treatment time.
Time savings with guided preparation
The digitally planned workflow reduces clinical time compared to conventional full-arch veneer cases. A conventional full-arch tooth preparation typically takes two to three hours, followed by an additional hour for provisional review. Dr Hughes reported that the average time saved per case using the FirstFit protocol is approximately six hours. The elimination of temporary restorations removes a significant procedural step and associated appointment time.
Digital planning maintains control
The protocol maintains clinical control at each stage through digital guidance during tooth preparation. By completing the entire process in one visit, the workflow reduces patient appointment time and eliminates the need for patients to wear provisional restorations between visits. This approach combines the efficiency of digital planning with same-day completion, offering an alternative to the conventional staged approach used in traditional full-arch veneer cases.
Frequently asked questions
How much time does the FirstFit same-day veneer workflow save?
The digitally guided FirstFit protocol saves approximately six hours per full-arch case compared to conventional preparation. Conventional full-arch preparation takes two to three hours plus an additional hour for provisional review, all of which is eliminated with the same-day approach.
Can you complete full-arch veneers in one appointment with FirstFit?
Yes. The FirstFit workflow allows preparation, planning, and cementation to be completed in a single visit without temporary restorations. Dr Hughes and Dr Gardee demonstrated this in a recent Dentistry Live session.
What does digital planning in veneer preparation do?
Digital planning in the FirstFit protocol provides guidance during tooth preparation to maintain clinical control at each stage. This helps standardise the preparation process and contributes to the time savings and same-day completion.
Why is eliminating temporary veneers significant?
Removing temporaries eliminates a procedural step and associated appointment time, reducing overall treatment duration. Patients also avoid wearing provisional restorations between visits, improving treatment experience.
