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Veneer – thin composite or porcelain facing bonded directly to a natural tooth to improve its color and appearance. See laminate.

Vertical dimension - distance between two fixed points on the upper and lower jaws measured upon closure at rest(no contact of teeth ) or at occlusion (maximum intercuspation of teeth ) may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to the teeth