PORCELAIN LAMINATES (LAMINATE VENEERS)

Lamina means leaf in Latin. It is the process of bonding the porcelain to the surface of tooth. After the roughening the front of the tooth with 0.1-0.7 mm, the porcelain laminate is applied without cutting the tooth.

The tooth that drives to the mouth is at its best when it drives. In our daily life teeth are exposed to acid and trauma resulting in erosions, enamel cracks, bruises and colorations. The surface no longer keeps its brightness and integrity. This change is an irreversible aging process. It is not possible to return your teeth back to their original condition but it is possible to stop. Porcelain laminates are the best solutions.

If necessary, the tooth surfaces are roughened at certain points. Then according to the need 0.1-0.7 mm porcelain laminates are prepared according to smile design. This way, integrity, brightness, color and aesthetics can be provided to patients smile.

• In highly colored teeth with no whitening,
• In teeth with a structural form and not good shape,
• Combining discrete teeth (diastema closure),
• Correction of broken or worn teeth,
• In repairing the color and structure of old fillings,
• Correction of perplexed and curved teeth.

• Closure Disorder
• Bad habits like eating nails, biting pen
• Cases of advanced gingival recession

The laminate can be used for long years without any problems. The reason is the usage of advanced dental methods and materials that have superior properties than other bonding methods. They are more robust against staining and abrasion. In order to prolong their life, it is necessary to show sensitivity to oral care. Everything that threatens the tooth threatens the laminate as well.

• Minimalist treatment approach provides a healthy and natural appearance in a very short time,
• It is supplied from durable materials,
• Porcelain surfaces will be quite smooth, minimizing staining and tartar formation due to cigarette and similar reasons,
• Does not change color with external factors such as coffee, tea, cigarettes,
• It is quite fragile as a material. However, when fully adhered to the enamel, its resistance to tensile forces increases considerably.
• Resistance to abrasion is very high.

• Expensive due to the requirements of high-tech and precision work
• An experienced clinical and laboratory work is a must,
• The dentist and the dental technician should have sufficient technical knowledge and art skills on this subject.

• Dental flossing and mouth rinsing should be done
• Hard foods should not be bitten hard with front teeth,
• If you have the habit of squeezing or grind, use the night plate,
• Six-month checks should be done regularly.