OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - Quintessence Int JT - Quintessence International IS - 1936-7163 (Electronic) IP - 8 VI - 31 PST - ppublish DP - 2000 PG - 557-562 LA - en TI - Direct resin composite veneers: Masking the dark prepared enamel surface FAU - Felippe, Luis Antônio AU - Felippe L FAU - Baratieri, Luiz Narciso AU - Baratieri L CN - AB - A technique for manufacturing direct resin composite veneers is presented. Described are the advantages of using an acrylic resin matrix, made before the preparation is begun, to copy anatomic details. An additional step to mask previously prepared dark enamel with opaquers is also described. The advantages and limitations of the procedures are discussed. AID - 839006