What are ULTRA THIN PORCELAIN LAMINATES? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
in General, Porcelain Laminate
First of all, besides the standard dental laminate application where the tooth surfaces are abraded, there is another method that does not require any abrasion on the teeth. In this technique, ultra thin porcelain laminates are used.
Teeth do not need to be abraded to place ultra-thin porcelain laminates. Ultra thin porcelain laminates are so thin that they can be adhered to the tooth surface without any abrasion. Since there is no abrasion, anesthesia is not required.
Ultra thin laminates are prepared in thicknesses of 0.2-0.3 mm (approximately as thin as contact lenses).
COMPARING WITH TRADITIONAL PORCELAIN LAMINATES
Conventional porcelain laminates are at least 0.5 mm thick. At first glance, the difference may seem insignificant. But remember, we’re talking about an added thickness to the thread. Adding a volume to the tooth has certain consequences. Therefore, it is advantageous to reduce the thickness to be added.
One of the features that distinguishes ultra-thin laminates from traditional porcelain laminates is that teeth do not need to be abraded before bonding. In this way, the patient does not need to be given anesthesia.
ADVANTAGES OF NON-ABRASION APPLICATION
Since there is no need for abrasion from teeth, ultra-fine porcelain laminate application is the method that requires the least intervention to the natural structure among dentistry applications.
The fact that there is no abrasion on the teeth makes this method ideal for people who want a change in their teeth but are afraid of dental practices.
Since the natural structure of the teeth is almost not affected in this method, sensitivity problem is rarely seen after the procedure. The sensitivity problem is much more common in traditional dental laminate applications.
Ultra thin porcelain laminates are bonded directly to tooth enamel. This provides the strongest, most predictable and longest connection in dental practice. In contrast, in traditional dental laminate application, tooth abrasion can expose part of the dentin layer (the layer under the tooth enamel). It cannot be bonded to the laminate dentine layer as strongly as it is to tooth enamel.
ISN’T THERE ANY DISADVANTAGES OF ULTRA THIN LAMINATE APPLICATION?
In addition to all its advantages, there are also disadvantages of ultra thin laminate application. Therefore, ultra thin laminate application is not the most ideal method, it is only a different method. In some cases, traditional laminate application, in others ultra-thin laminate application is more appropriate.
One of the disadvantages of ultra-thin laminate application is that the thickness of the laminates in the gingival line is more than conventional laminates. Unfortunately, this situation makes it difficult to remove the bacterial plaque in the gum line. This problem can be minimized by preparing a part of the laminate to extend under the gum. But for this, the gingiva should be lifted a little. After removing a small amount of the gum from the tooth, a thin thread is placed in the space formed. Generally, anesthesia is required.
