Porcelain Laminated Teeth Applications

What is Porcelain Laminated Teeth and In Which Situations Is It Applied?

Lamina means leaf in Latin. Lamina Porcelain application is carried out by abrading only the front surfaces of the teeth with a thickness of 0.3-0.7 mm without cutting and applying lamina porcelain, which is almost as thin as a nail, on the abraded surface. It is the method in which the real tooth tissue is least damaged and lost.

In order to provide smile aesthetics;

• In cases where there is advanced coloration and the desired result cannot be obtained with bleaching
• In the treatment of teeth that are excessively degraded and in poor condition from a structural point of view
• In the correction of situations where orthodontic treatment cannot be applied, where there is less crowding or there are spaces between the teeth (diestema).
• Restoration of worn and broken teeth
• It is used to correct old and worn fillings.

What are the Advantages of Porcelain Laminate Teeth?

• In the porcelain laminate application, since the teeth are abraded in a thin layer of 0.3-0.7 mm, the natural teeth are not damaged much and the material loss is less.
• Lamina porcelains are produced with a durable material that does not discolor.
• As in other veneer applications, the teeth are not cut.
• Since the porcelain surfaces are smooth, the formation of tartar and discoloration are at a minimum level.
• Although laminates are thin, they are a very durable material. It is not possible to remove lamina porcelains bonded with special adhesives by normal means.
• A copy of the teeth that you are not satisfied with in their aesthetic stance is made and a design is made on them. Before the intervention on the teeth, the change in the teeth can be seen as a demo.

How and How Long Are Porcelain Lamina Teeth Applied?

• In the first session, a modeling study is performed by taking measurements before your teeth are worn.
• After modeling, the teeth are abraded and a second impression is taken with the sensitive materials used for the impression.
• In the other session, lamina porcelains that are compatible with your teeth are applied to your tooth surface.
• If you do not need extra different interventions regarding your teeth, the treatment is completed in 2-3 sessions, that is, within a week.