Laminate - Veneer
Dental laminate veneers are thin tooth colored porcelain shells that adhere to the tooth face. This method aims a minimal invasive treatment of tooth discolorations, abrasions, broken teeth, crowded teeth and gaps because of smaller than average teeth. It doesn’t only treat functional losses but also eliminates cosmetic concerns. The material used is the most tooth-like one, biocompatible and aesthetic material.
The laminate veneer, also called shell porcelain, is made by simply rasping the front surface of the tooth instead of cutting it all around. In this way, the porcelain laminate is only adhered to the front surface of the tooth. You can think of it as an artificial nail process. This type of treatment can be said to be a protective prosthesis application because it causes the least loss of material in the tooth. Since metal is not used in its substructure, it gives a much more natural and aesthetic appearance to the teeth of the patent.
With laminate veneer treatment, which is a conservative approach, it is possible to change the color, shape and size of the tooth.
In which situations can laminate veneer treatment be preferred?
In cases where the tooth color changes, after root canal treatment, staining due to diabetes, discoloration caused by tetracycline etc., you can permanently change the color change in the teeth with the laminate coating treatment options. Laminate coating treatment may also be preferred in the closure of the interdental gaps in congenital or subsequent dental defects.
Laminate veneer treatment takes at least 3 sessions. Treatment is completed in 7 days.
1.session : A control model is taken with pre-examination and then an evaluation is made with the patient.
2.session : Only the front surface of the tooth is cut. Teeth are measured.
3.session : It is rehearsed, if there is no problem or process that needs to be corrected, the treatment is completed by adhering.
The firs session is very important. All conditions and treatment options related to oral and dental structure are determined by the dentist, taking the patient’s wishes into the foreground. The patient’s teeth and face photographs are taken. A working model is prepared in accordance with the patient’s lifestyle, wishes and needs. This model is shared with the patient. Then the treatment is completed with the steps in the 2nd and 3rd session. Laminate veneer treatment has many advantages. We can list it as follows;
Since laminate veneer is applied with minimal abrasion onto the tooth surface, it is the most protective aesthetic application.
In patients whose tooth structure and age is suitable, laminate veneer treatment can also be performed without cutting the teeth. Compatibility of laminate veneer with gum is better than other materials. Since it is a light-permeable material, it creates a more natural appearance. There would be no staining.
It is an application that requires very special knowledge, skills, training and experience.
