IATROGENIC EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF DENTAL VENEERS: IMPLICATIONS FOR GINGIVAL HEALTH - A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Introduction: The growing search for dental aesthetics has led to the popularization of veneers, but when poorly planned or executed, these interventions can compromise periodontal tissues, resulting in inflammation, gingival recession, bone loss and even tooth loss. Objective: To demonstrate, through a literature review, the importance of planning and patient monitoring in dental veneer cases for dentists and dental students, highlighting that failures in this process can lead to iatrogenic complications. Development: Direct and indirect veneers offer aesthetic and functional advantages, but require specific care regarding tooth preparation, cementation, and marginal adaptation. Problems such as overcontouring, excess cement, occlusal defects, and negligence in planning are identified as the main causes of iatrogenic complications, worsening the patient's periodontal condition. Methodology: The information presented in this work was obtained through a narrative review and using the Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scielo databases. The articles for this purpose were selected between 2011 and 2025. Conclusion: Treatment success is directly related to the dentist's technical mastery, the appropriate selection of materials, and proper patient guidance regarding oral hygiene and regular follow-up appointments. This literature review reinforced the importance of detailed clinical planning and ongoing monitoring to ensure lasting, functional, and aesthetic results. It alerts dental professionals to the risks of failures in the restorative process and the need for approaches based on the individuality of each clinical case.