SITUATIONS THAT ULTRA THIN LAMINATE APPLICATION IS IDEAL
in General, Porcelain Laminate
1) MAKING SMALL COLOR CHANGES
Laminates whiten the color of the teeth by masking the stains on the tooth surface. There are two ways to whiten teeth with dental laminate applications. The first way is to produce a relatively thick laminate with a high transparency porcelain. The high transparency makes the result look natural. Since the laminates used in this method must be thick, the traditional laminate placement technique is used, which is abraded on the tooth surface. The second way is to use laminates with lower transparency. Ultra thin porcelain laminates can be used in this method. However, as the transparency of the porcelain used decreases, it becomes difficult to obtain a natural appearance. On the other hand, if a small amount of color change is required, it is possible for the laminate to be both very thin and highly transparent.
2) MAKING SMALL ALIGNMENT REGULATIONS
Porcelain laminates can be used to correct the alignment of the teeth with respect to each other. However, not applying abrasion to the teeth may cause very thick teeth at the end of the procedure. Non-etching laminate placement is suitable only when minor alignments are required.
3) CLOSING THE TOOTH GAP
Adhering the dental laminates without abrasion causes an increase in the size of the teeth. This is advantageous when it is intended to close the spaces between teeth. Therefore, patients with gaps between their teeth are generally suitable candidates for non-abrasive dental laminate applications.
4) CORRECTING THE IMAGE OF SMALL OR ANGLE TEETH
In these cases, the increase in volume caused by the dental laminate placed without abrasion turns into an advantage.
5) SMALL REPAIRS
Teeth with small chipping or abrasion on their ends or teeth with irregular lines are suitable candidates for non-abrasive dental laminate application.
6) MASKING OF COMPOSITE COATINGS
Coatings made with dental composites become damaged and stained over time. Ultra-thin dental laminates can be glued onto them without abrasion, resulting in more durable and aesthetically better dental surfaces.
7) REPAIR OF PORCELAIN SURFACE CHRONES AND BRIDGES
Ultra-thin porcelain laminates can be used to aesthetically improve porcelain-surfaced crown veneers or bridges that you already have by repairing damage to their surfaces.
SUCCESS DEPENDS ON MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE IN THE RIGHT CASE.
Non-abrasive porcelain laminate application can be performed in most cases. However, just because it is technically feasible does not always mean it is the ideal solution. Ultra thin laminate application is a good choice when minor adjustments and improvements are to be made.
FOR WHOM THE ULTRA THIN LAMINATE APPLICATION IS SUITABLE FOR?
When the porcelain laminate is bonded from the tooth surface without abrasion, a certain increase in the size of the tooth is inevitable. To avoid the size increase is becoming a problem, ultra laminate application is preferred in the following situations:
In cases where only minor changes are required (so the laminate can be as thin as possible).
Situations in which the increase in the size of the tooth will provide a benefit.