Dental laminates are very thin materials produced from tooth-colored porcelain or composite and bonded to the outer surface of the teeth. They are used to treat problems such as worn tooth enamel, misaligned teeth, gaps between teeth, discoloration of teeth and tooth breakage. Dental laminates are very thin restorations with a thickness of 0.3-0.7 mm. The fact that these restorations are so thin allows us to achieve the closest aesthetics to natural teeth by maximizing light transmittance. Laminates made using the right technique and adhesives are very durable and offer a beautiful smile to our patients for many years.
Dental laminates; They fall within the scope of aesthetic dentistry as they help smile design by providing smooth, aligned and shaped teeth. But they also have protective properties and eliminate the need for more difficult treatments. For dental laminates, either no or very little abrasion is required due to the natural structure of the tooth. The amount of abrasion required for crowns and bridges is much higher.
Problems That Can Be Solved with Dental Laminate
Regardless of the reason that causes dissatisfaction with teeth, dental laminates are aesthetically pleasing teeth. It provides solutions for all or most of your problems that fall within the scope of dentistry.
Weared Tooth Enamel
Tooth enamel wears away over time (soda, tea, coffee, cigarettes). or due to the consumption of certain medications) or due to a genetic predisposition. Dental laminates are a great solution to correct smiles affected by the wear of tooth enamel.
Wear
With advancing age, our teeth naturally begin to wear out. As we get older, the likelihood of tooth fractures, breaks or mismatches increases. Dental laminates can give you back the appearance of healthy, young and natural teeth.
Incompatible Teeth
Differences in size between teeth or crooked teeth are caused by clenching/grinding of teeth and /or it may be due to wear. In addition to causing aesthetic problems, this may also prevent the teeth from closing properly.
Resistant tooth stains may not be completely treated with tooth whitening. In such cases where whitening does not work, dental laminates offer a simple and aesthetic solution to this problem.
Gaps Between Teeth
Structurally, some individuals have teeth especially in the front area. There are gaps called diastema between them. Sometimes, over the years, gaps may form between teeth due to age or tooth loss. Dental laminates are one of the most commonly used treatment methods to close these gaps.
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