Dental laminates: What can they do for my smile?
This non-invasive treatment corrects multiple aesthetic defects. Dental laminates are thin sheets of composite or porcelain custom-made for each patient that adhere non-invasively to the external and visible part of the tooth.
Its mechanism is similar to that of false nails.
They allow you to improve aesthetics in the case of worn or broken, yellowish or darkened teeth, with small malpositions or diastemas (spaces between teeth).
This is an aesthetic treatment, so dental laminates do not solve possible oral health problems.
These must be treated prior to installing the laminate to avoid possible risks.
Functions of dental laminates Improve aesthetics in cases of worn or broken teeth.
Laminates are perfect for correcting imperfections, such as tooth wear due to age or partial fractures as a result of trauma, for example.
Change the shape or size of the teeth.
Aesthetic laminates are very useful for changing the appearance of teeth that are too short or small, with strange protrusions, etc.
Whiten your teeth.
This is one of the most effective treatments for tooth whitening, since it does not work on the tooth itself, but rather covers it with a whiter laminate.
This is the secret to the immaculate smiles of numerous celebrities, such as Penélope Cruz.
Correct small mispositions.
Laminates are a good solution for crooked teeth, as long as the case is mild.
For more severe problems, orthodontic treatment will probably be required.
Close diastemas (space between teeth).
They are also advisable to correct interdental separations. Composite or porcelain?
One of the main differences between the two types of laminates is their manufacture.
While composite laminates are manufactured on the natural tooth, shaping it while applying this special resin, porcelain laminates are made in the laboratory.
Therefore, the treatment of composite laminates can be done in a single session and the porcelain treatment will require several more.
Laminates allow you to build a new smile in just two or three visits to your dentist in cases of aesthetic defects in your teeth related to appearance, color, shape or size. + info: Dental laminates