Veneers

Laminate Veneers, also known as porcelain laminates, laminate teeth, leaf porcelain, leaf teeth, are the most preferred very thin porcelain veneers in the dentistry, particularly applicable the front group of teeth.

The main treatment is to create aesthetic teeth having perfect color and texture by removing the minimum dental tissue from the front surface of the teeth and laminate veneer.  This method allows the teeth to look whiter and more natural, and to eliminate tooth imperfections, by intervening the teeth at the minimum (i.e. without cutting the teeth).

In the application of Laminate Veneer, the palate and tooth structure of the person are firstly examined, the plates with the suitable color for the tooth structure are determined. Subsequently, a very thin layer is removed from the tooth surface, replaced with previously prepared plates, and bonded using a particular material.

Although the porcelain laminates constitute a treatment for the aesthetic look, it is not possible to apply this treatment to anyone who requests an aesthetic treatment. We can summarise cases where porcelain laminate treatment can be performed as follows:

• In the presence of discolorations (discolorations, which cannot be whitened even the bleaching is applied, particularly when the teeth darken from age, discolorations after an endodontic treatment, discoloration because of antibiotics (such as tetracycline), hypo calcifications
• Fractured or decayed tooth in the front teeth,
• Diastema between teeth (gap between teeth)
• If the person would like to improve the appearance (long, short, small tooth, etc.)
• When the upper surface of the teeth is worn
• In the presence of small crowding and curvatures that do not require orthodontic treatment
• If the person would like to look younger and improve the shortened teeth, darkened or became thinner, because of age or the consumption of cigarettes and coffee.

Hence, it is possible to apply the laminate veneer to anybody, who would like to have a nice smile without damaging his/her teeth. However, the laminate veneer is not applied to those younger than 18 years old, those who have jaw disorders, those having a habit of nail biting or having an extreme gingival recession.

• It is one of the most conservative treatments that can be performed. It is not necessary to minimize the teeth more than required. The natural structure of the teeth does not deteriorate, and the tooth texture is preserved at the maximum level.
• Since the porcelain is prepared as a very thin plate, the light passes through the material as the natural tooth and hence, its reflection is similar. Therefore, it ensures a perfect aesthetic look.
• It perfectly bonds to the site, where the tooth and gum connect. The reflection on the side of the gingiva that occurs in the metal supported porcelain bridges does not occur in the laminate porcelain.
• The duration of treatment is short. You will get a new smile and shiny teeth in 2 or 3 appointments.
• Its resistance to abrasion is high
• Good adhesion after bonding. When fully bonded to teeth, the tensile and the traction resistance is very high. For instance, it is not possible to remove a bonded veneer as a whole from the tooth. However, it can be removed by abrading the tooth surface with diamond burs.
• Since porcelain surfaces are extremely smooth, it will minimize stains and tartar formations because of the consumption of cigarettes, soft drinks, and coffee.
• They are produced from solid, non-discolored and resistant materials.
• Thanks to the model prepared for you, you can see the new look of your mouth with 3D CAD/CAM technology, without touching, cutting or shaping your teeth.

The most appropriate smile is designed for the patients; firstly, the patient should have healthy gums. Since the aesthetic expectation is very high, first it is necessary to apply treatments such as teeth cleaning, curettage and subsequently, the measurements should be taken.

After taking a 3D picture of the mouth with the help of the digital camera, used in Digital Dentistry, the necessary measurements and arrangements are made on the computer and the laminates are bonded with a special material on the current teeth during the same appointment by cutting the porcelain blocks with the use of Cerec systems.

Laminate veneers can be used for many years as long as the patient takes care of his/her oral hygiene. Since they are made of porcelain, the porcelain laminate veneers are more durable than other adhesive systems. In addition, they are resistant to staining and abrasion.

However, the patient should not eat very hard foods and nuts, or should not damage the laminate veneer teeth with sticky foods such as dried fruit roll-ups. Likewise, if the patient does not have habits such biting nails, biting a pencil or gnashing the teeth, the laminate would not be easily broken.