PORCELAIN LAMINATE VENEER
What is Porcelain Laminate?
It is the fastest, safest, and most aesthetic way to correct the dental structure that negatively affects your appearance. Thanks to this method, all crooked, spaced, stained, and disproportionate teeth can be corrected.
Before the procedure, measurements are taken from the patient, temporary teeth are prepared, and daily life can be easily continued. During the procedure, a certain amount of enamel is removed from the front surfaces of the teeth, and measurements are taken during the continuation of the laboratory processes.
Porcelain laminates are prepared within approximately one week. The thin veneer-like material is bonded and fixed to the front surfaces of the teeth with special adhesives. If the patient is not satisfied with the tooth color or shape, has problems like crooked teeth, or has large fillings on the front teeth, the "Porcelain Laminate" procedure can be easily applied.
The porcelain laminate procedure requires a very delicate working process. The patient must maintain oral hygiene at the highest quality.
Who is Suitable for Porcelain Laminates?
• Those who have small chips or shape deformities on the front surfaces of their teeth,
• Those who are unhappy with the color of their teeth,
• Those experiencing staining problems due to excessive fluoride intake such as tetracycline,
• Those with discoloration on the tooth surface as a result of root canal treatment,
• Those who have gaps on the front surfaces of their teeth,
• Those who have shape deformities on the front teeth and refuse orthodontic treatment, the application of "Porcelain Laminates" would be appropriate.
How Should You Care for Your Porcelain Laminates?
You should brush your teeth at least twice a day as instructed by your doctor and pay attention to flossing. When choosing toothpaste, it is advisable to use fluoride-containing pastes without abrasive properties.
You should not allow bacterial plaque accumulation near the gum line around your porcelain laminates. Plaque buildup can lead to gum inflammation or recession.
You should protect your teeth from excessive hard impacts. Avoid biting your nails. If you participate in sports activities where your mouth may be hit, you should wear a mouthguard.
Situations Where Porcelain Laminates Are Not Suitable
• Patients with unhealthy gums must first have their gum disease treated.
• It is not an appropriate treatment method for individuals who have lost a large part of their teeth.
• If the enamel structure of the tooth is lost, it is not suitable. The bonding materials that attach laminates adhere to the enamel. If there is little or no enamel, bonding problems may occur.
• It is not suitable for individuals whose teeth have been previously prepared or cut.
• Individuals who grind their teeth unconsciously during sleep must use a night guard.
