Question 1

What is laminate veneer?

Accepted Answer

It is a method that is made by thinning only the front faces of the teeth between 0.3-0.7mm without filing the teeth, and the least healthy tooth tissue is lost. This is the process of bonding porcelain dental lamina to the thinned area.
It is also known as porcelain laminated, laminated, leaf porcelain teeth. It requires a very special laboratory and labor process.

Question 2

What kind of method is laminate veneer?

Accepted Answer

The cases where the tooth lengthes are shortened and the worned enamels are a good indication for porcelain laminates (leaf porcelain). Cracked and broken enamels are covered by leaf porcelains and give the most natural tooth appearance due to the high quality of light transmittance.
Bleached teeth become re-colored from tea, coffee and cigarettes over time and need teeth whitening. Patients who want permanent whiteness may prefer porcelain lamina teeth.
Porcelain laminates can be applied to patients whose teeth are not aligned properly, who do not prefer orthodontics, or who have a shortage of time for braces. Leaf porcelains are often used in the treatment of split teeth to close the spaces between the teeth.
In addition, it may be a suitable choice for patients who avoid overcutting their teeth.

Question 3

What are the advantages of laminate veneers?

Accepted Answer

Between 0.3-0.7 mm filing will be done, the teeth do not need to be fil too much.
Having the aesthetic properties (such as color, shape, form) you want without damaging the natural structure of your teeth can be done with porcelain lamina.
Porcelain surfaces are smooth, so it minimizes staining and tartar formation caused by smoking and similar reasons.
It does not change color due to external factors such as coffee, tea, cigarettes.
It is very fragile in terms of material. However, when fully adhered to enamel, its resistance to tension and tensile forces becomes very high.
They are made of solid, non-discolourable and durable materials.
It has high resistance against abrasion. In addition, e-max crowns are applied to each tooth individually.

Question 4

How are laminate veneers used in smile design?

Accepted Answer

It is a method that is made by thinning only the front faces of the teeth between 0.3-0.7mm without filing the teeth, and the least healthy tooth tissue is lost. This is the process of bonding porcelain dental lamina to the thinned area.
It is also known as porcelain laminated, laminated, leaf porcelain teeth. It requires a very special laboratory and labor process.

Question 5

How much substance is lost in my teeth during the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Between 0.3-0.7 mm filing will be done, the teeth do not need to be fil too much.
Having the aesthetic properties (such as color, shape, form) you want without damaging the natural structure of your teeth can be done with porcelain lamina. The dentist decides who is suitable for this method.

Question 6

How long will these processes take?

Accepted Answer

It is completed in 5 days and 3 appointments in total. Dentist can add some more appointments if it's necessary more than treble.

Question 7

What are the durations and warranty coverage of these processes?

Accepted Answer

The patients use their veneers along 10 years if they keep using clear. At the end of this period, the laminate veneers are not broken but they need to be changed because of anatomic and gingival recession When the crowns need to be changed, the damage to the underlying teeth is repaired if it's necessary and the crowns are renewed in accordance with the existing gingiva.
The warranty periods are 1 years.
In this process, clinics change the crowns free of charge in case of problems in crowns.
Be sure to comply with the terms of use stated at the beginning of the treatment.

Question 8

Is it common for the laminate veneers to break or fall off?

Accepted Answer

Fracture and cracking can be seen with reverse and excessive force, but this is almost the same as the possibility of breaking a solid tooth. If the dentist acts in accordance with the technical sensitivity during the treatment, you can use your laminate like your own teeth.

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