Laminate Veneers in Turkey!
A Porcelain Laminate Veneer is a tooth covering for the front surface of your tooth. Laminate Veneers are thin shells of Porcelain and as such, many dentists use the analogy that laminate veneers are for your teeth what false nails would be for your fingers. Laminate Veneers are only suitable for the front teeth (a maximum of 8 upper jaw and 8 lower jaw). Laminate Veneers are generally 0.5mm – 1.2mm thick, approximately twice the thickness of an eggshell.
Benefits of Laminate Veneers
- They do not Change Color
- Protect Teeth and Prevent Cavity
- Very Resistant to Abrasion
- Improves Apperiance
- Easy to Adapt
Laminate veneers are suitable for the smile makeover in cases where the teeth are stained, damaged or slightly chipped teeth. Small gaps between teeth can also be closed with laminate veneers. If you have teeth that protrude, are recessed, overcrow ded or present excessive gaps or damage then the corrective amendment needed will defeat the capability of a laminate veneer and another form of Cosmetic Dentistry such as a dental crowns should be advised.
Top 5 Signs You Need Laminate Veneers
Laminate Veneer treatment is generally preferred by people who are uncomfortable with the appearance of their front teeth.Here are a few signs that laminate veneers might be perfect for you.
- If there are abrasions or fractures in the front teeth.
- People who cannot achieve the whiteness they want.
- You have gaps between your teeth.
- While you are smiling you have such a short tooth lenght
that your upper teeth are not seen. - Your teeth are misaligned.
You may wonder how a thin shell of porcelain can successfully withstand all of the wear and tear that it will be exposed to. Although Laminate veneers are inherently thin, when they are firmly bonded to and supported by your tooth, it creates a very strong and durable surface. Laminate veneers can provide you with an instant ‘Hollywood smile’ without compromising the healthy tooth structure
Frequently Asked Questions
IPS Empress Ceramic is one of the prominent aesthetic materials. These are durable, conservative tooth preparation ranging from 3 to 5 mm, mainly the enamel and achieve patient satisfaction in comparison to crowns. More than twenty years of clinical experience with leucite glass-ceramic inspires confidence. You can put your trust in the IPS Empress System, which has been tried and tested for many years. We use this veneers for patients who want more natural-looking and highly aesthetic teeth. Zirconium Porcelain Crowns are incredibly tough, extremely durable and visually pleasing. The positive to this type of Crown is that you will never see a black line should your gums recede over time. The Crown will always appear white at the gum line. The tooth has a much better transparency as the Crown is made up from 100% white materials. Zirconium Porcelain Crowns is also a healthy option compared to Metal Porcelain, as they are free from Nickel. E-max Veneers are a type of all-ceramic Veneer with an appealing translucent colour, which is combined with extra strength and durability. . The advantages of an E.max© laminate veneer are that it is considered to be the best match with your own natural teeth and it is also the strongest veneer material, therefore it is long lasting and unlikely to crack or fracture when compared too many other types of Veneers. If you require a single E-max Laminate Veneer to restore a chipped or stained tooth, our dental technicians can also apply shading, so your new veneer is in keeping with your surrounding teeth. In these cases, it is impossible to spot which is the veneer and which is your natural teeth.
Laminate veneers can guarantee a term of 3 years from the completion of the dental treatment, however in reality they should last 10 years or more if good oral hygiene and health is maintained. We have had patients in the clinic to replace old laminate veneers that were placed over 15 years ago! Laminate veneers are a cosmetic treatment and not a surgical procedure and thus is not considered to be invasive. In all cases your treatment involves the use of local anaesthetic which numbs the area so that you will not feel any discomfort.