NYU Dental Interview Practice Test

Veneers are a conservative cosmetic option designed for a tooth that is otherwise healthy and has plenty of enamel for bonding. They require only light tooth reduction and rely on a strong bond to the enamel, making them ideal for a single anterior tooth where the main issue is aesthetics rather than structural loss. That’s why this scenario—cosmetic improvement of one front tooth with intact underlying structure—is the best fit. If there’s large structural loss from caries, the tooth lacks enough remaining structure to support a veneer and would need a crown to restore strength and seal. Replacing a missing tooth isn’t something a veneer can do—implants or bridges are the appropriate options. A tooth fracture that has involved root canal therapy typically weakens the tooth’s internal support and usually requires a full coverage crown (often with a post) to protect and restore function, which a veneer cannot provide.