What is Porcelain Laminate in Aesthetic Dentistry?

Porcelain laminate application is a practical cosmetic solution for many dental disorders that negatively affect your appearance. Laminate veneers are a form of treatment that aims to eliminate these problems in front teeth with aesthetic problems by gluing a layer prepared from porcelain to the front surfaces of the teeth. Porcelain laminate veneers are ceramic materials that can be chemically bonded to the tooth structure and are the main treatment method used in aesthetic treatments. In most cases, they are sufficient to provide teeth with a natural beauty and a natural function, with their solid structure and undisturbed colors. They are very successful aesthetically because they are very thin and do not contain metal. These veneers made of porcelain; It is a thin, semi-permeable layer.

For laminate veneer application, a small amount of abrasion is applied to the tooth enamel.

There are many reasons why patients prefer porcelain laminate veneer treatment.

Stained Teeth : Stained teeth that cannot be improved by whitening or pre-morbid treatments can be treated with laminate dental veneers that cover or hide any stains on your teeth.

Damaged Teeth : Badly worn down by excessive chewing and carbonated drinks. Veneers can also be used for teeth that have been scratched or broken in an accident. Even if a single tooth is damaged, it can be treated with porcelain laminate veneers that will look natural by harmonizing with the color of your other teeth.

Gaps: The gaps or gaps (diastemas) between your teeth can be easily closed with laminate veneers, making your smile look smoother.

Crooked Teeth: Although laminate dental veneers are not as ideal a treatment method as orthodontic treatment in preserving the naturalness of crooked teeth, the duration of treatment with braces is between 1-2 years, so they can be applied to the front surface of the teeth in teeth that are not excessively crooked. Glued laminate veneers are preferred to provide smooth and perfectly aligned smiles

How Are Laminate Veneers Made?

Leaf porcelain veneers are usually done in three sessions. During your first visit to your dentist, your dentist will check whether this procedure is for you and make a technical evaluation. After the examination, details such as the harmony between the aesthetically desired appearance of your teeth and your face, and the tooth shape to be chosen are determined. On your second visit, your dentist may wear away a small amount of enamel from your teeth to make room for porcelain laminate veneers. Local anesthesia may be required for this procedure. A mold of your teeth is taken and taken to the laboratory. Porcelain laminates are prepared here. On the third visit, your dentist glues porcelain laminates to your teeth.

 

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