"Dental laminate" is a special thin leaf-shaped porcelain that covers the front surface of the tooth and provides a more aesthetic appearance. There are also names such as dental veneer, laminate, laminated, leaf porcelain. These special thin porcelains can be bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth and the shape, width, length and color of the teeth can be changed. Although we mentioned special thin porcelains, this type of treatment can also be performed with the composite used when filling the teeth. Using porcelain instead of composite material gives better results in terms of aesthetics. It provides an advantage in terms of cost compared to composite porcelain and reduces the tooth slightly less, but over time, discoloration may occur on the edges.
Teeth that are worn, cracked, broken, have gaps between them (especially between the front two teeth), and teeth that are not aligned properly, Teeth that are discolored due to root canal treatment, excessive use of fluoride, tetracycline or other drugs in childhood, leakage at the edges of wide fillings or other reasons can be treated aesthetically with laminate.
You can consider this treatment in 3 stages: Ask your dentist about your suitability for treatment. The first appointment where the examination, evaluation and information is carried out, the second stage where the treatment begins, that is, the tooth is processed, and the third stage where the new aesthetic teeth are bonded.
For the dental laminate, your dentist will remove an average of 0.5 mm of abrasion from the enamel layer on the front surface of your teeth. performs. This amount is approximately the thickness of the dental laminate that will be adhered to your tooth at the end of the treatment. Since you will be anesthetized with local anesthesia during the procedure, no pain will be felt. Measurements are taken from your teeth and a model of your teeth is prepared. A temporary tooth is made for your etched teeth and bonded to your teeth. This way, you will not have any visual problems until the next appointment.
The fit, color and aesthetics of the new teeth are evaluated. Your new aesthetic teeth are permanently bonded with special adhesives.
In addition to their good gum compatibility, they provide a natural and aesthetic appearance in the mouth. This application, which also provides extra thickness to the teeth, is also comparable to other alternatives. A more protective treatment is achieved by removing less material from the tooth.
However, since the process is irreversible, it is very important to make a clear decision about the treatment. Generally, they cannot be repaired and must be renewed. After dental laminate treatment, biting nails or hard objects such as pencils may cause ruptures. It is important to abandon such habits before implementation. Otherwise, dental laminate is not a suitable treatment option for you.
They do not require special care. It is sufficient to continue brushing, flossing and using daily mouthwash. Although dental laminate is more resistant to staining than natural teeth, your dentist will ask you to avoid coloring foods and drinks such as coffee and tea as much as possible. It is a more protective, aesthetic and faster treatment than dental laminate alternatives.
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