Laminate Veneers: For Natural and Aesthetic Smiles
Laminate veneers are very thin porcelain laminates applied to the front surfaces of teeth with minimal abrasion. Because laminate veneers are prepared very thinly, they have very high light transmittance and their aesthetic properties are very close to natural teeth. With porcelain laminate veneers, it is possible to achieve maximum naturalness and aesthetics with minimal loss of tooth structure.
What Are Laminate Veneers?
Laminate veneers are the most preferred porcelain dental restoration application in smile design, with a thickness ranging from 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm. Also known as porcelain veneers, laminate coatings are strong and highly aesthetic ceramics despite their thinness. Laminate coatings can be applied by grinding only the front surfaces of the teeth or sometimes without any grinding at all.
How Are Laminate Veneers Made?
During the Laminate Coating treatment process, the patient's expectations should first be carefully listened to, and complaints and requests regarding the teeth should be determined. During this process, a detailed examination is performed along with oral photographs and X-ray analyses of the patient.
During the first session, other dental needs are planned. The need for teeth whitening, tartar removal, gum level, and other issues are determined. Then, measurements are taken according to the patient's wishes and sent to the technician.
In the second session, temporary laminate coatings are placed on the patient's teeth using temporary materials over the silicone key created by the technician. At this stage, the patient is shown the final appearance of their teeth, and any necessary adjustments are made.
In the third session, trimming and adjustments are made to the final shape approved by the patient, and the treatment is completed by bonding the permanent laminate veneers.
Porcelain laminate veneers aim to achieve the most natural and aesthetic appearance while causing minimal damage to the tooth. For this reason, laminate veneers are preferred today because they provide quick results and the most natural-looking outcomes.