Laminate veneers are porcelain veneers designed specifically for the front surfaces of the teeth. They are applied to reshape your smile, adjust the color tone and close the gaps between teeth. This technique is the most preferred application in smile design. Veneers are dental restoration applications that can have a thickness of 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm. Although laminated veneers are very thin, they are strong. These are ceramics that have very high aesthetic properties and are applied to the front teeth. Laminate veneers can be applied by abrading only the front surfaces of the teeth or without any abrasion.
Laminate dental veneers can be applied during smile design treatment to people with high expectations of aesthetics and naturalness, people with low-level crowding, people with gaps in their teeth, people with indentations and protrusions in their front teeth due to lack of mineralization.
During the porcelain laminate veneer treatment process, the thoughts and expectations of the person who will have laminate veneer should be carefully listened to. The patient's complaints about his teeth, the points he does not like about his teeth (tooth color, form, etc.) and his expectations from the treatment should be thoroughly understood. After the patient's expectations are fully understood, an examination is performed with photographs of the patient's mouth and x-ray analyses. Other dental needs are also planned in the first session. The patient's need to whiten natural teeth that are contaminated due to reasons such as tea and cigarettes, scaling, gum level, inlay and onlay fillings for tooth decay, and all other requirements are determined in the first session. After this, the measurements determined in line with the patient's wishes are reported to the technician. The technician creates a silicone mold of the teeth by making a wax model on the plaster, showing how the final appearance of the teeth will be. This process is called 'Mock Up'.
In the second session, temporary materials created from the silicone key are placed on the patient's teeth and the final state of the teeth is shown to the patient. At this stage, photographs are taken again. Afterwards, the patient's opinions are taken and the final state of the teeth is clarified. After it is clarified how the teeth should be, cutting and editing of the teeth begins on the same day. After the procedure, the patient uses the temporary teeth until the next treatment session. After 3-4 days, permanent laminated porcelains are bonded in the third session and the treatment is completed.
There is no excessive tooth cutting in porcelain laminate veneers. The aim is to make the most functional and longest-lasting laminated teeth without exceeding the enamel layer. In porcelain laminate treatments, the aim is to complete the treatment with an aesthetic appearance by causing minimal damage to the teeth. Nowadays, laminate veneers are widely preferred because they are the fastest aesthetic application and provide the most similar results to natural teeth.
Porcelain dental veneer treatment is applied in the following cases:
In advanced levels of discoloration where a suitable result cannot be obtained with teeth whitening,
To close gaps between teeth
In lengthening tooth lengths and shape changes,
To treat fractures and deformities in teeth,
In cases of low-level crooked teeth,
To repair wear on teeth,
To eliminate the concerns of people with aesthetic appearance concerns.
Porcelain dental laminate veneer is not applied in the following cases.
For those who have teeth grinding and clenching problems at night
People who have habits such as biting nails, tearing threads with their teeth, or biting the back of a pencil
If there are very large fillings on the tooth or if there are fillings covering at least 3 surfaces of the tooth, laminate veneer cannot be applied in these cases because the best grip of laminated coatings occurs in the enamel layer.
Porcelain laminate treatment is not recommended for teeth with a very worn enamel layer. When porcelain is applied to teeth with a low enamel layer, the retention and life of the laminate veneer is reduced.
Aesthetic Appearance: Laminate dental veneers offer an appearance similar to the texture of natural teeth. This stands out as a way to beautify your smile in a natural and aesthetic way.
Color and Shape Correction: Stains, yellowing or deformities in tooth color due to reasons such as tea and smoking can be covered and corrected with laminated dental veneers. In this way, you can deal with bad dental appearance.
Durability: Laminate dental veneers are durable and long-lasting. They can last for many years with good care and regular dental hygiene.
Minimally Invasive Application: The laminate dental veneer procedure is a non-invasive procedure as it requires minimal cutting of the teeth. This is a way to make aesthetic improvements without damaging your teeth.
Quick Results: Laminate dental veneer application can usually be completed within a few visits. This allows you to achieve fast and effective results.
Laminate Veneer Types are as follows:
Porcelain Laminate Veneers: They are made using porcelain material and are fixed to the front surface of the tooth with a special adhesive. This type of coating is durable and provides natural-looking results.
Composite Laminate Veneers: They are made of a special composite material applied to the front surface of the tooth. They are less durable than porcelain laminate veneers.
Zirconium Laminated Veneers: These veneers are applied using Zirconium material. They are more durable and durable than porcelain veneers.
Lumineers: This is a special type of porcelain veneer placed on the front surface of the teeth. They are thinner and less invasive than other laminate veneers.
Dentaliva offers a special treatment plan to each of our patients with our expert and experienced dentists. We perform a detailed examination before porcelain laminate dental veneer treatment and offer the most appropriate solution, taking into account our patients' wishes.
Dentaliva aims to create an unforgettable smile for you with its modern and successful dental aesthetic solutions. Contact our customer service to get more information about porcelain laminate dental veneer treatment and to make an appointment.