Will I feel pain during the procedure?
No, But the inital administration of local anesthesia will not be comfortable. Once the mouth is completely numbed down the process begins. Preperation of teeth takes about 1 or 1.5 hours, depending on the number of teeth to be made. 3D impressions are taken before and after the procedure to ensure a perfect bite and fit is achieved. Although the preparation of the teeth depends on the positions of the teeth the application is minimally invasive. The cementation process takes approximately 2 hours. Emax laminates are placed on the teeth without cement, and colour harmony and shape are checked. The colour can be changed slightly with the cements colour. If everything is okay, laminates are cemented with specialized cements.
What are the Advantages of Laminated Veneers?
- The treatment period is short.
- It is the most protective aesthetic dental application as there is very little filing on the tooth surface.
- Due to the glass ceramic surface structure, coffee and cigarette discoloration is very less compared to natural teeth.
- Thanks to its translucency properties, you will have E-Max Veneers that look like your natural teeth.
- Gingival compatibility and protection are very good compared to porcelain crowns. Oral hygiene is definitely more comfortable.
- With the model which is specially prepared for you, you can see what your teeth will look like in person before the veneers go into production.
What are the Disadvantages of Laminated Veneers?
- It requires clean and precise laboratory and clinical work.
- If you have a habit of clenching/grinding, bruxism, you should inform your doctor.
- You may have sensitivity to hot and cold right after the teeth are cemented. This is normal and reversible sensitivity.
- Hard foods should not be broken with laminate veneers. Although the cementation is strong and the laminates are resistant to abrasion, hard foods should not be consumed with the teeth and the laminates must be protected.
