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Laminate Veneer
Laminate Veneer
A laminate veneer is an aesthetic restoration in which the front surface of the tooth is thinly prepared by about 0.3–0.7 mm and a ceramic shell is bonded on to improve color, shape and size. It is known as a method of improving discoloration, gaps and peg-shaped teeth with minimal reduction.
In plain terms
Put simply, it is attaching a thin “ceramic shell” to the front of the tooth. Almost no tooth is cut away — only the front surface is thinly prepared — and the color and shape are changed to look natural.
With a laminate veneer, the front surface of the tooth is prepared minimally within the enamel, and custom-made ceramic is then bonded on. Depending on the condition of the tooth, a no-prep method with almost no reduction is known to be possible in some cases.
It is applied to discoloration (yellowed teeth), gaps between front teeth, peg-shaped teeth, minor fractures and shape improvement. Whereas a conventional crown covers the whole tooth, a laminate veneer is attached only to the front surface, so it tends to preserve more of the natural tooth. Results and longevity vary from person to person, so this is not a guarantee — we advise you in terms of average tendencies.
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Frequently asked questions
- Q. Does a laminate veneer remove a lot of tooth?
- It is known that in many cases it is carried out with minimal reduction, thinly preparing the front surface within a range of about 0.3–0.7 mm, and that depending on the condition of the tooth a no-prep method with almost no reduction may be possible. The exact amount of reduction is explained after examination.
This entry is for general information. Diagnosis and treatment depend on individual conditions.