The clinical advantage of porcelain laminate veneers over composite resin veneers is:
A. Color stability and resistance to abrasion
B. Availability of self-curing or light activated placement (yes but not necessary a clinical advantage) C. Minimal over-contouring of the treated teeth ( not necessarily true depends on the dentist's abilities) D. May be used in edge to edge occlusion or Class III relationships.

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A. Color stability and resistance to abrasion

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