Laminated Tooth (Leaf Porcelain)
What is Porcelain Lamina?
They are very thin porcelains that can be applied especially to the teeth in the anterior region. Since it has a very thin structure, it is called "leaf porcelain". also known as Porcelain laminates, which can be made with little or no loss of tooth tissue, allow us to achieve aesthetically perfect results thanks to their very good color permeability. Made of porcelain, these veneers have an average thickness of 0.5 mm and have a good light transmittance.
What are the advantages of Porcelain Lamina?
- They can be made with little or no etching.
- Although they are thin, they are very durable.
- Thanks to their light transmittance, they can imitate tooth enamel and are natural.
In which cases are porcelain laminates made?
- If you are unhappy with the color, shape and size of your teeth
- If you are bothered by gaps between your teeth (diastema)
- It can be easily applied in cases where orthodontic (braces) treatment is not desired and tooth misalignment is not too severe.
How long does leaf porcelain last?
It is important to use appropriate indication, appropriate porcelain and materials in porcelain laminates.
If the person pays attention to oral hygiene and comes to regular check-ups, they can use it for many years as the first day.
Since the porcelain from which the laminate is made is very durable, there is no problem such as abrasion.
How are porcelain laminates made?
Our priority is smile design. A preliminary study is made with the help of photographs and measurements taken. In this planning process, factors such as age, gender, face shape and lip form are evaluated. A model is prepared based on the measurements taken. Thanks to this prototype, the person sees the result in his/her mouth without any intervention. Thanks to the system we call mockup, the person can evaluate the result in advance. These mockups are placed on the teeth on the patient. The dentist and the patient discuss and evaluate these newly prepared teeth in terms of appearance, aesthetics and function. After the necessary arrangements are made in line with the patient's wishes and expectations, the final finish is created and the laminates are bonded onto the tooth.
Things to consider when using laminated teeth What are they?
As you do with your own teeth, you should brush and floss the laminates regularly in the morning and evening. And again, as with natural teeth, biting and tearing very hard foods should not be done. Habits such as pencil biting and nail biting should be abandoned. If you have problems such as teeth clenching, the use of night plaque should not be neglected. You can support oral care with mouthwashes.
How much is lamina treatment is going on?
Porcelain laminate treatment is completed in at least two sessions. In Session 1, your tooth preparation will be done and your impression will be taken. Porcelain laminates produced in the laboratory specifically for the person will be applied on the teeth in the second session with strong adhesives.
