What is the Laminate Veneer? For which treatment and which purpose does Laminate Veneer, also known as ‘’leaf porcelain’’ is used? These fine restorations, which are prepared with the help of special devices in the laboratory environment and aesthetic touches are made after the measurements are taken from the patient; The plate is also referred to as a leaf due to its resemblance to the nail structure. This method, which very often preferred among aesthetic dentistry methods, can assemble the artificial nail structure with a different analogy and is applied to the visible surface of the tooth. In this article, we will discuss those who are curious about Laminate Veneer (Leaf porcelain, Laminated tooth).

The demands on smile aesthetic have increased the interest in cosmetic dental treatments day by day. Laminate Veneer, which is one of the aesthetic applications for the front teeth that stands out at the moment of smile in aesthetic dentistry procedures where beauty and functionality are presented together, is a type of coating with a thickness of 0.1-0.2 mm without any abrasion on the teeth. In some cases, minimal abrasion may be required depending on the type of planning in the teeth. A detailed smile design analysis required to make this distinction. The most important principle in leaf porcelain applications is to reduce tooth loss with less abrasion. Laminate Veneer application; It minimizes tooth loss, and even no abrasion is made in some areas. In this treatment, the patient can see the appearance that will occur after the treatment approximately at the WaxUp and MockUp stages. This stage, which helps to make a treatment decision, is also guide for treatment.

Laminate Veneer is one of the most popular applications in dental aesthetics and treatment recently.

• With this application, crowding will be removed to a certain level.
• The problem of ratio between teeth will be solved.
• Stains on teeth will disappear.
• The irregular structure on the surface of the teeth will be eliminated.
• Gaps between teeth will be removed.
• Deep stains on the teeth will be masked.

The usage of the Laminate Veneer application varies according to different factors, so it is impossible to give a clear time for the expire date of coating. However, a good dental care, not neglecting the doctor’s control extends the expire date of the application. After the Laminate Veneer application is finished, the patient is recommended to go to the dentist every 6 months as recommended for healthy patients. Oral and dental care should be done delicately with quality toothpastes and toothbrushes. Teeth should not be tightened to a difficult extend. Steps should be taken to prevent habits such as clenching teeth. Habits that we call parafunctional such as biting pens, needles and hairpins should be eliminated. Leaf porcelain treatment is an application that can be used with peace of mind thanks to the strong resin adhesives uses nowadays.

What is the Laminate Veneer? There are some unknown or incorrectly known issues about it, one of which is the implementation stages. Measurements are taken before starting the application. MockUp procedure is applied and image is created close to the post-treatment before starting treatment, this stage is a serious guide for us. Temporary teeth are attached to the patient until the rehearsal appointment. Teeth are designed according to the measurements taken.

The patient’s expectations, tooth color and smile line are evaluated as a whole. During the rehearsal stages, all situations are ready for all interventions. After the tooth length, color and forms are clarified, the leaf is adhered to the porcelain tooth surface with special adhesives used for the Laminate Veneer. With the last applications, the process will be completed within 3-10 days total.

Laminate Veneer has many advantages:

• It is the highest level of protection for your teeth. For this, there is not much reduction and abrasion.
• Laminate Veneer coating is very close to natural teeth in terms of color and appearance. When natural colors are preferred, it is very difficult to distinguish that they are artificial.
• It has an aesthetic appearance.
• Considering the stages after the treatment, there is no different protocol from natural teeth in terms of use.
• Things that can damage natural teeth will also damage these teeth. Therefore, maintenance and regular checks are important.
• Habits such as pencil biting, and needle biting should be quitted.
• It has a structure resistant to abrasion.
• Adhesives preferred in practice provide chemical bonding between the tooth and the glass ceramic structure.
• Anesthesia use may not be required.
• Coating; will not lose color due to tea, coffee or alcoholic beverages.
• Before the treatment is over, it is possible to see the final version of the application with a sample.

What is Laminate Veneer? One of the wonders about the application is disadvantages. Besides many advantages of this application, there are also disadvantages:

• Laminate Veneer requires sensitive and meticulous work.
• The price of Laminate Veneer application is higher than zirconium and porcelain.
• The enamel tissue of the tooth is very important for connection. It is not applied on teeth that have lost their enamel tissue.