TOKYO, Japan: The use of porcelain veneers to improve and restore the shape, shade and visual position of anterior teeth is a common technique in aesthetic dentistry. The biomimetic aim in the restoration of teeth relates to not only cosmetic but also functional considerations. It is critical to note that the intact enamel shell of the palatal and facial walls with respect to anterior teeth are responsible for its innate flexural resistance. When the dental structure has been violated by endodontic access, caries or trauma, every effort must be made to preserve the residual structure and to strive to restore or exceed the baseline performance levels of a virgin tooth.