Laminate Veneers

Patients with open bite, and class 1 & 2 bite are suitable for laminate veneers and have a lower risk of breakages and fractures compared to other bite issues and so are more suited for treatment. Patients with diastema (gaps between teeth), discolorations, stained teeth, slightly rotated teeth, damaged enamel, uneven smile line, small chippins and broken teeth. Anyone that isn’t quite happy with their smile but still have a healthy dental status.

Laminate veneers are purely an aesthetic restoration option and so patients with certain conditions would be better suited to have crowns or veneers. Patients with cavities and other damages to the back side of their teeth could consider crowns, as the laminates only protect the front of teeth. Patients that present these varying bite issues: a deep bite, class 3 bite, crossbite, and straight bite (when bottom and top teeth meet at the tip of the teeth). With these bite issues, the laminate veneers have a high probability to clash resulting in breakages and fractures. Patients with a grinding habit, extremely rotated teeth, lots of cavities, and poor oral hygiene are not very suitable for this type of veneer treatment.

If the patient took tetracycline medications as a child, their teeth are heavily stained and would be better suited to have dental crowns.

The benefit of having laminate veneers in Turkey is the cost-effective minimal prep design. Small orthodontic issues can be resolved and the smile is completely renewed while still feeling like these are your natural teeth. Other benefits include:

• Biocompatibility: The reaction of dental adhesive and laminate porcelain material against the natural tooth and gingiva is minimal.
• Strength: Porcelain has a slight scratch-resistance
• Thinness: Laminate veneers are 0.3mm-0.5mm in thickness which makes them feel very natural.
• Longevity: The expected lifetime of laminate veneers is 10-15 years.
• Translucency: The porcelain has great translucency replicating natural enamel. So laminates feel incredibly natural.
• Enamel replacement: Enamel can become damaged by foods, beverages, and medicines. Laminate veneers give a thin protective surface from future damage.
• Cavity-proof: The porcelain surface is slippery, so bacteria and plaque have a hard time sticking to the veneer.
• Minimal prep: only 0.3mm to 0.7mm of the tooth prepared for treatment.

Although the laminate veneer is cavity-proof, the natural tooth underneath is not. Bacteria and plaque can attach between the gums and from behind the tooth. The back-side of the tooth is not covered by veneer so proper dental hygiene is still required to avoid cavities.

Laminate veneers are made of porcelain which has a translucency attribute. Deep staining and discolouration can show through and so the dental veneer would be a better suited treatment.

Cheap materials and laxed laboratories lead to poor quality laminate veneers. Dentares uses only high quality porcelain material and we use our own private laboratory. In this way, we are able to control the quality of every step of the manufacturing process.

Laminate veneers will need replacing within 10-15 years. With the minimal prep, laminates are simple to replace without damaging the natural tooth.

Laminate veneers are mistakenly interchangeably used to describe other veneer treatments such as a dental veneer or dental lumineer. Laminate veneers are a minimal prep veneer. Whereas the lumineer is a non-prep veneer and thinner. Dental veneer can be confused with the laminate veneer. However the dental veneer is made up to 1.2mm thick and zirconia and emax are additional materials to be used. Laminate veneer is made from porcelain and milled by the CAD/CAM method similarly to the dental veneer method.

Laminate veneers in Turkey are a great option for patients looking to improve their smile. With minimal prep, laminates are a popular option when patients don’t wish to consider crowns or dental veneers for a smile makeover treatment. The life expectancy of laminate veneers can be up to 10-15 years. Provided that patients follow the maintenance and dental hygiene techniques recommended by the doctor. Greying is not an issue over time either, as the laminate veneer is metal-free.

After laminate veneer treatment in Turkey, patients should use a soft-bristled brush or square headed electric toothbrush. Frequent brushing 3 times a day after meals, regular flossing and use of non-alcoholic mouthwash is the recommended standard for personal oral hygiene. Patients should schedule regular check ups with their dentist every 6 months for a deep clean to get rid of hard to reach plaque and tartar. Be aware about the onset of sensitivity. This could be a warning about forming cavities. Increase oral hygiene practices to see a reduction in sensitivity. If it persists, it’s best to see a dentist.

Laminate veneers are a fantastic option to correct minor bite issues and reduce the risk of cavities forming on the fronts of a patient’s smile. Patients will often increase their dental hygiene practices after laminate veneer smile makeover treatment because they are now proud of their smile, and they wish to protect them. For these reasons, dental lumineers in Turkey can be quite healthy for oral health.

Laminate veneer treatment is completed within a week. Only 0.5mm of tooth material is prepared and our private laboratory is equipped with 3 CAM machines. The dentist spends time with the patient to understand their needs, complete tooth preparations, take measurements and impressions for a 3D model. By day 3, the first rehearsal for laminate veneers is trialled and the patient gives their feedback and the doctor makes slight adjustments to the laminates. By day 5 the doctor is able to use special adhesive to join the laminates to the appropriate teeth.

Antalya’s Dentares SMile Clinic offers all sorts of dental restoration methods. Including the laminate veneers which are so popular due to the minimal prep. Laminate veneer smile makeovers correct all sorts of oral health, cosmetic, and orthodontic issues. In Turkey, our professional dentists are able to finish your smile makeover within a week. It’s practically painless with local anaesthesia applied before preparation work. The translucency of laminate veneers make the patient feel like it’s 100% natural, which gives an amazing boost in confidence. Patients with broken, stained, diastema, slight orthodontic issues and discoloured teeth can receive the maximum benefits of the laminate veneer smile makeover.

Dentares Smile Clinic offers world-class laminate veneer smile makeovers that require minimal tooth prep. As well as a dental package including accommodation, VIP transfers, medications and a patient relations service agent to assist in the delivery of your smile makeover. Dentares has some of Anatlya’s top specialists of all fields in dentistry. You want an artistic dentist that understands your needs and can deliver you that smile you’ve always dreamt of. Contact our dental team today for an online consultation and treatment plan.