What is Porcelain Dental Veneer?
Porcelain dental veneers are a treatment method that provides aesthetic and functional restoration by placing thin porcelain layers over the teeth. There are two main types: laminate veneers and full crowns. Laminate veneers are ultra-thin porcelain shells that adhere only to the front surface of the tooth.
At Million Hair Clinic, we use high-quality materials such as e.max and feldspathic porcelain in our porcelain dental veneer treatments in Istanbul. The outcome is visualized before treatment using digital smile design, and patient approval is obtained.
At our clinic, porcelain veneers are applied by our specialist prosthodontists. Porcelain laminate veneers, which provide excellent aesthetics especially for front teeth, can be applied while preserving natural tooth structure with minimal tooth preparation. Color, shape, and size are designed to match the facial features of the patient.
How is Porcelain Veneer Performed?
Porcelain dental veneer treatment at our clinic is applied aiming for aesthetic perfection.
Smile Design
Tooth shape, size, and color are determined with digital smile design. The treatment result is tested in the mouth with a mock-up (trial).
Minimal Tooth Preparation
For laminate veneer, only 0.3-0.7mm thinning is done from the front surface of the tooth. For full crown, all surfaces are prepared. Digital impression is taken.
Laboratory Production
Porcelains are produced by hand craftsmanship or CAD/CAM according to digital data. Color matching and shape controls are done in detail.
Bonding
Porcelains are permanently bonded to teeth with special adhesive technique. Occlusion and aesthetic final check is performed.
Laminate Veneer Advantage
Laminate veneers are ultra-thin porcelain shells that adhere only to the front surface of the tooth. They require significantly less tooth reduction compared to conventional crown methods (0.3-0.7mm). This preserves the natural tooth structure to a great extent and minimizes irreversible loss.
Porcelain Veneer Advantages
1. Excellent Aesthetics
Porcelain is the material that best mimics the light translucency and color of natural tooth enamel. It provides superior aesthetic results compared to other materials, especially for front teeth. An appearance indistinguishable from natural teeth is achieved.
2. Minimal Tooth Preparation
With the laminate veneer technique, only a very small amount of reduction is performed on the front surface of the tooth. The majority of the tooth remains intact. It is a much more conservative approach compared to conventional full crown methods.
3. Stain Resistant
The porcelain surface exhibits high resistance to tea, coffee, smoking, and colored foods. Even after years, the veneers do not change color and maintain their original whiteness.
4. Biocompatibility
Porcelain materials are perfectly compatible with the gums. There is no risk of allergic reaction, and they support gum health. The risk of gum recession in the long term is lower compared to other materials.
Achieve Your Perfect Smile
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