Laminate veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatment options. The laminate veneer procedure, which has gained popularity as a result of advancements and developments in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, is generally preferred to be used in the context of aesthetic smile design. The teeth are covered with 0.3-0.5 mm thick leaf porcelain during the laminate veneer procedure. Thus, stained, yellowed, or broken teeth are repaired, resulting in a perfect and smooth appearance.
Porcelain leaf ceramics and laminate veneers with a very thin structure are adhered to the front surfaces of the teeth, which come into contact with the lip and cheek. This method corrects the bad appearance in the anterior region of the teeth caused by a variety of factors and provides an aesthetic appearance. Because of their extremely thin structure and lack of metal, leaf porcelains transmit light. As a result, they appear to have natural teeth.
The laminate veneer procedure is commonly used to eliminate aesthetic issues that arise in the front teeth due to a variety of factors. At the same time, the laminate veneer procedure can be used to remove discoloration in the teeth that occurs for a variety of reasons and cannot be removed using tooth whitening methodsFurthermore, as an alternative to orthodontic treatment, it can be used in tooth alignment disorders, in some cases of crowded teeth, in closing gaps between anterior region teeth, in lengthening the length of teeth that are short due to abrasion or natural reasons, in the restoration of teeth that are worn due to erosion, and in various types of enamel tissue disorders. The laminate veneer method can also be used to remove unhealthy and unsightly fillings on the front surfaces of the teeth, in cases where the teeth are broken due to trauma, in cases where the lateral teeth are not incisive, canine teeth can be processed as lateral teeth and premolars as canine teeth to provide normal front tooth symmetry.
The laminate veneer procedure is a low-risk procedure. Only 0.3-0.7 mm of material is removed from the patient’s existing teeth. Because only a small amount of tooth tissue is removed, hot and cold sensitivity of the tooth develops very slowly. In fact, most patients who undergo the laminate veneer procedure do not experience hot or cold sensitivity.
Porcelain is an extremely durable, abrasion-resistant, and non-yellowing material. It does not change color when tea, coffee, cigarettes, or other coloring foods and beverages are consumed. As a result, patients who have laminate veneers on their teeth can use them for many years without discoloration or structural changes.
No intervention is made on the chewing surface of the teeth during laminate veneer application, and their natural structures are not disturbed. As a result, the patient’s natural tooth sensation is preserved. As a result, the adaptation period is also very short. Although porcelain is a fragile material under normal conditions, when chemically bonded to the tooth enamel, it gains a high level of resistance to stretching and tensile forces. As a result, laminate veneers do not easily fall. Before any operation on the tooth is performed in the laminate veneer procedure, a model of the teeth is prepared, and the new appearance to be obtained is shared with the patient.
A thorough dental examination is performed on the patient prior to the application of laminate veneers. The dentist assesses the patient’s requirements and plans the treatment. The front side of the teeth is first shaped. The front side of the teeth is then prepared for veneer application. The pain sensation of the patient is reduced during the application by numbing the gums. A milling tool is used to prepare a small part in the front of the tooth. It is critical that this component is compatible with the laminate coating.
A special mould is made and placed on the patient’s teeth, after which the teeth are measured. The teeth are measured using the mold that was taken. Laminate veneers are typically prepared in 5-6 days. If necessary, the patient may be treated with temporary laminate or temporary filling. The procedure is finished by placing laminate leaf teeth on the patient’s teeth.
If there is no need for treatment or aesthetic intervention in the gums of patients with laminate leaf tooth application, the procedure is usually completed in two or three sessions. Patients can begin using their laminate leaf teeth without difficulty at the end of this period. Completing all stages takes approximately one month. However, if the patient’s teeth need to be corrected or different treatments are required, the duration may be extended depending on the extent of the procedures to be performed.