Porcelain: Rigid, transparent, shiny and high-strength ceramic.
Lamina: It is a Latin word and means leaf.
Porcelain Lamina is a thin abrasion only on the outer surface of the teeth. These are porcelains that are applied after the process or sometimes without any abrasion.
BRIEFLY
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With porcelain lamina, very little abrasion is made only on the outer surface of the tooth.
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It can be applied in some cases of crowding (they are not used in advanced crowding).
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It can give successful aesthetic results because its light transmittance is very good.
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It is frequently applied to the front group teeth.
What is Porcelain Laminate made for?
Porcelain Lamina is an application generally performed for smile aesthetics. They are very thin, very rigid materials. It is a very strong material after being bonded to the tooth with a special bonding procedure.
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Teeth that change color
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Situations where the sizes of the teeth are different from each other
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Teeth with various problems such as breaking and cracking
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Some crooked situations
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Smile design
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Porcelain laminate is a successful treatment method for situations such as closing the gaps between the teeth.
Porcelain Lamina Treatment Process
The first examination is performed by listening to the patient's expectations and evaluating the condition of the teeth. The situation is clarified with radiographic evaluation and the mock up phase is started. At this stage, the individual is shown what his teeth will look like as a result of the treatment, and the desired corrections are applied and the laminate production phase begins. If the teeth are to be adjusted, it is done and the stage of aligning and gluing the laminate teeth in the mouth is started.
Porcelain Lamina Treatment Duration
Porcelain Lamina treatment duration. It is shorter than other fixed porcelain teeth. Procedures that take an average of 2-3 sessions can be completed within 7-8 days. Made in laminate When the number of teeth increases, this period and the number of sessions increase, but the process does not exceed 9-10 days.
Important Points
Porcelain Lamina treatments are aesthetic treatments and one of the most important factors in maximum success is good communication between the patient and the physician. It is important for the patient to know his wishes clearly and to explain to the patient whether the physician can meet these expectations or not, together with the reasons.
Better communication will be achieved if the patient explains his wishes to the physician in a concrete way and supports his wishes with photographs.
An important point in Porcelain Lamina teeth is the gums. You may not always be able to achieve the desired smile by simply correcting crooked teeth, color differences, and irregular bites. Because it is always necessary to think about the gums. It is as important as the teeth that they are compatible with the gums. Considering the levels, colors and thickness of the gums around the teeth is one of the first points to be considered in aesthetic dentistry.
For such reasons, it is very important to explain your wishes to your doctor in a concrete manner, to decide carefully when choosing a color, and to choose a color that will provide a natural appearance to your smile and face.
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