Aesthetic Dentistry
LAMINATED APPLICATIONS
Porcelain laminate veneers are prosthetic restorations applied to meet the aesthetic needs of especially the front group teeth. The biggest advantage is that this process is performed by cutting a very small amount of teeth. Aesthetic problems are one of the most common problems encountered in today's dentistry. Porcelain laminate veneers, which have been increasingly used in recent years; These are restorations applied to the front group teeth that are discolored, distorted and slightly out of position. These are prosthetic restorations that are applied with a small amount of tooth cutting or no cutting at all.
PORCELAIN LAMINATE INDICATIONS
Tooth discoloration due to various reasons
Closing the gaps in the teeth in the front area
In tooth crowding and alignment disorders
Lengthening of teeth with short crowns
In the presence of unhealthy and unaesthetic restorations (colored fillings) on the front surfaces of the teeth
In teeth with excessive wear on the tooth surfaces
Laminate veneers are applied to shape teeth that are small or broken.
If you want whiter teeth
If you have gaps between your teeth
If you have small and out-of-shape teeth
If you do not have a smooth tooth structure
If you want a more comfortable and impressive smile
If you do not want your healthy teeth to be cut and reduced
If you don't want orthodontic brackets
You can have a new smile design with laminate veneers, with a painless, fast and simple procedure and a harmless approach to your teeth.
ELEMENTS THAT ARE IMPORTANT IN TERMS OF AESTHETIC AND FUNCTION IN PORCELAIN LAMINATE APPLICATIONS
Shapes and morphology of teeth,
The relationship between the upper and lower jaws
Discolorations, Gum Health Status
It is essential to have healthy gums before laimate veneers are applied. The gums are normally rose-pink in color and are important in the aesthetic appearance of the restorations. Before starting prosthesis treatment, one should wait until the health of the gingival tissues reaches a sufficient level.
It is very important to use color tones well when applying porcelain laminate to obtain a natural appearance on the tooth row.
ADVANTAGES OF PORCELAIN LAMINATES
They require a small amount of preparation (abrasion) on the teeth,
A new smile design can be created and a more perfect aesthetic can be achieved.
Colors remain stable,
Their resistance to abrasion is higher than composite veneers,
They provide excellent aesthetics,
Resistant to acidic or other liquid corrosion
They have advantages such as short working hours.
DISADVANTAGES OF PORCELAIN LAMINATES
Difficulty in repair
Difficult to change color after pasting
It is time consuming to build
They are quite fragile before being glued.
Its high cost,
Difficulty keeping the appropriate position on the tooth during rehearsals
It is more difficult to polish again when the glaze is broken compared to composite.
CONTRAINDICATIONS OF PORCELAIN LAMINATE VENEERS
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People with parafunctional habits such as Bruxism and Clenching
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People with high caries incidence and poor oral hygiene
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In teeth without sufficient enamel support: There must be sufficient amount of enamel for both the porcelain laminate veneer to cover the tooth surface and to ensure adequate adhesion.
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In cases with Class III malocclusion and head-to-head bite
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In teeth with excessive crowding and rotation
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People who engage in contact sports such as boxing and wrestling
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In permanent teeth that have not yet erupted
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Porcelain laminate veneers are contraindicated in primary teeth and teeth with excessive fluorosis, as acid etching cannot be done effectively.
WHAT IS BONDING?
Bonding applications are the process of repairing decayed, broken, discolored teeth or teeth that are slightly damaged due to various reasons with composite resin material. Without removing tissue from the tooth surface, bonding material and tooth-colored composite material is applied only to the desired areas. This application principle; Correcting small crooked teeth, repairing broken teeth, completely or partially closing the gaps between the teeth called diastema.
WHAT IS GINGIVOPLASTI?
Gum Aesthetics
Gum aesthetics, also known as pink aesthetics, is the process of adjusting the gum level. With this process, the gums are positioned at the desired level. Gum aesthetics are important and are one of the most preferred treatments because the gums that are visible when talking or smiling affect the social life of the person. In cases where the gums are seen excessively during the smile, which is called gumy smile, it is eliminated by smile design. With the application, the gums are brought to the required size with painless and bleeding-free gum aesthetics. This procedure is performed on the patient quickly and precisely by laser treatment or classical surgery. solutions are offered.
In Which Situations Is Gum Aesthetics (Gigngioplasty) Performed?
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In cases where there is undesirable discoloration (dark red discoloration, stains) on the front gums
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If the gum levels in the anterior region are not at the desired anatomical level
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When there are gums that are too visible when smiling
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It is applied in cases of gingival recession and disturbing aesthetic appearance.