Laminated Dental Veneer
Laminated dental veneer (leaf porcelain) is a type of dental veneer that is applied on a healthy tooth with the least filing process.
What is Laminated Dental Veneer?
Laminated dental veneer is a type of veneer with the least filing on the tooth. It is applied as a thin layer on the healthy tooth. It is the most protective prosthesis application as a small rasping is applied on the tooth. It is also known as leaf porcelain.
Who is not suitable for Leaf Porcelain Treatment?
Laminated dental veneer treatment cannot be applied in the following cases:
- Patients with poor oral hygiene,
- Patients who have the habit of grinding and clenching their teeth,
- Patients with high caries formation,
- Crooked and rotated teeth,
- In cases where there is a misalignment between the lower and upper teeth,
- Teeth where healthy enamel tissue is not enough.
Treatment Process
Laminate veneer treatment is applied in the following steps:
Digital Design
Ideal design is created with face and dental analysis.
Minimal Preparation
A very thin layer is removed from teeth or none at all.
Impression and Production
Digital impression is taken, laminates are custom produced.
Bonding
Laminates are bonded to teeth with special adhesives.
How is Leaf Porcelain Made?
Before starting the treatment, the patient is given local anesthesia. In this way, pain or pain is not felt at any stage of the treatment, including the filing process.
- First of all, the patient's expectations are learned. A modeling is made according to the patient's expectations and the patient is informed about the possible results.
- In the second session, the patient is given local anesthesia and the treatment is started. The first stage of treatment is grinding.
- After the grinding process, the size of the teeth to be coated with laminated dental veneer is measured.
- After the measurement is taken, it should be waited for the teeth to be ready for a second operation. The waiting time is on average 1 week.
- After the teeth and molds are ready, a rehearsal is done. At this stage, the color of the veneers and whether they are compatible with the teeth are checked.
- After the conformity is achieved, the coating process is started.
- After the bonding is completed, the treatment is completed.
To Whom Can Laminated Dental Veneer Be Applied?
Laminated dental veneers are made in the following cases:
- To close the gaps in the front teeth,
- In cases where the aesthetic appearance on the front surfaces of the teeth is disturbed,
- In hypoplasia and malformations in the enamel layer,
- In the repair of disorientated teeth,
- In tooth discoloration caused by various reasons,
- In restoring broken or worn teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions here.
Book AppointmentBefore starting the treatment, the patient is given local anesthesia. In this way, pain or pain is not felt at any stage of the treatment, including the filing process.
Laminated dental veneers are made in the following cases:
The advantages of laminated dental veneers are as follows:
The life of leaf porcelain coatings varies between 5 and 15 years. However, with controls and good oral care, it is possible to extend the life of laminates.
Leaf porcelain prices vary from person to person. Because the number of coatings to be made and the presence of additional treatments to be applied affect the price. For this reason, you should first be examined by a dentist for clear price information.
Leaf porcelain is a permanent treatment. In this way, you will not face a problem such as falling or coming out while eating or talking.
While applying the laminate treatment, some tooth enamel is removed. Therefore, your teeth become sensitive to hot and cold foods. However, this is temporary.
Laminate is a treatment that can be applied to any tooth with problems. However, it is often preferred by people who have aesthetic concerns in their front teeth.
The most suitable laminate veneer model is prepared according to your face shape and expectations. In this way, you can see what kind of teeth you will have at the end of the treatment.
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