Porcelain laminate veneers are thin and translucent porcelain leaves. It is placed by thinning the front surface of the teeth as 0.3-0.7mm. It is a porcelain tooth design that removes aesthetic concerns, is prepared in a laboratory environment according to the deformation of the teeth and applied to the front surfaces of the teeth.
In which cases porcelain laminate veneers are applied?
- To cover the gaps in the front teeth
- To restore the broken teeth
- In case of discoloration that could not be solved with the bleaching process
- To restore the old fillings whose color and structure is damaged
- To fix the crowded and crooked teeth
Porcelain laminate veneers can not be applied in cases such as jaw disorders, habits such as nail biting and pencil biting, and severe gingival recession.
Advantages of porcelain laminate veneers
- It can be produced in the desired color and transparency
- There is no change of color in the veneers in time
- It provides an aesthetic appearance
- Its resistance is high
- It has a smooth structure
- It can be applied to single or multiple teeth
Things to consider after porcelain laminate veneers
After the procedure of porcelain laminate veneers, dental and oral hygiene should be paid attention to. Biting and chewing the hard objects should be avoided. The person who is applied porcelain laminate veneers should stop grinding his/her teeth. The controls that will be made at the times determined by your dentist should not be neglected.