In Which Cases Can Resin Veneers Be Applied?

They can be applied for closing the gaps between the teeth; broken or cracked teeth; for discoloration and in the presence of wide fillings that distorted color harmony.

Is Preparation (Abrasion) Necessary?

There is usually no need for preparation.

How Are They Attached to the Tooth?

They are attached with a special chemical system we call bonding.

Are They Bad for the Teeth?

No, they are not bad for the teeth at all.

Do Resin Teeth Look Like Natural Teeth?

Restorations made by an experienced physician have both a natural and aesthetic appearance.

Will There be a Color Change in Resin Veneers?

As our natural teeth are colored by factors such as smoking, tea and coffee consumption, resin veneers can also be colored by these external factors. However, these discolorations can be easily removed. Well-polished veneers are more difficult to color.

What Factors Should Be Considered?

In some cases, it is not recommended to chew very hard solid foods with the front teeth.

Can Everyone Have This Treatment?

Anyone who does not have parafunctional habits such as nail biting, pencil biting or teeth grinding can have this treatment. It is preferred especially by young people because it can be done without abrasion from teeth.

How Long Do They Last?

It can be used for many years with good care. It is possible to extend this period by paying attention to oral hygiene and with regular dental checks. It is easy to repair in case of any problems.

How Long Does the Procedure Take?

The process ends in about 1-1.5 hours. It is applied with little or no abrasion on the tooth surface. Very effective results can be achieved in a very short time and with minimal touches with aesthetic composite materials suitable for tooth color. These procedures usually end in a single session.

Because Laminate Veneer is very thin and does not contain metals, it gives satisfactory results with a quality that cannot be distinguished from real teeth.

The procedure is very simple and takes very little time. First, measurements are taken from the patient. And a sample model study is done in the laboratory.

The patient sees the end results on this model before the teeth are cut. The teeth are then prepared with a painless procedure. After the main impression is taken, the temporary veneer is attached. Thus, the teeth are protected from external influences.

A final model is created in the laboratory according to the determined size and porcelain laminates are prepared. It is then bonded to the teeth with a special technique and a material called adhesive resin. As a result of this bonding process, it is not possible to separate the laminate from the tooth, so it is very resistant to breakage.

Appropriate bonding and use of porcelain in porcelain laminates and completion of the procedure by specialist dentists are extremely important factors determining how long the procedure will last. Aside from these, with good oral care by the patiens, it can remain just as it is on the first day of use for many years.

What are the advantages of porcelain veneers and in which cases are they used?

1- It can be done with little or no abrasion

2- Porcelain veneers are difficult to stain and their color stability is very high.

3- Porcelain veneers permanently whiten your smile and improve self-confidence.

4- It can mimic tooth enamel and looks natural thanks to its light transmittance.

5- It can close the gaps between the teeth.

6- It is very strong despite its thinness.

7- It has very good color stability.

8- It comes in many different colors.

9- It can be used in teeth that have not been whitened with procedures and in discolorations occurred from antibiotics and excessive fluorine use.

10- Porcelain veneers can lengthen and reshape teeth to desired properties.

11- Provides repair of broken, worn out or misshapen teeth.

12- Porcelain veneers can restore tooth discoloration, fractures, cracks and large fillings.

13- The gum tissue tolerates veneer porcelain well, so it is a biocompatible material.

14- The color of the porcelain veneers that provide the ‘Holloywood Smile’ can be chosen in the desired color.

15- Porcelain veneers require less dental tissue abrasion compared to crowns.

How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?

In porcelain laminates, it is important that a specialist and experienced dentist should use the appropriate indication, porcelain and materials. With the attention to oral hygiene and regular controls by the patient, it can be used for many years as it remains just the same as the first day.

Who Can Have Porcelain Laminates?

It can be applied to almost everyone except those who have parafunctional habits such as teeth grinding, excessive jaw disorders and tooth damage.

How Are Porcelain Laminates Prepared?

Smile design procedures come first. A prior preparation is completed with photographs, videos and measurements taken.

In all of this design process, factors such as the patient’s age, gender, face shape and lip form are evaluated. A prototype is prepared based on the measurements taken, and thanks to this prototype, the patient sees the result in their own mouth without any interventions to the teeth. With this system we call mock up, it is possible to predict the result with a plastic material. The patient gets information about the results beforehand. A design is created by considering the requests. This way, the final shape of the teeth is decided.

After this step, necessary preparations are made on the tooth surface. The patient uses their temporary teeth until the end of the procedure. When the rehearsals are completed, the tooth bonding stage begins. It is bonded with adhesives that bond very strongly to the dental tissue. Final corrections are made and treatment is completed.

How Should One Take Care of Porcelain Laminates?

Their care is the same as the care of natural teeth. It can be used without any problems for a long time with good oral care and regular dentist controls. They are highly aesthetic, natural and long-lasting restorations.