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Veneers & Laminates
What are the Veneers & Laminates?
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Veneers (also referred to as dental laminates) are wafer-thin shells made out of dental ceramic that is bonded onto the front surface of the teeth.
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What are they used for?
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The primary function of veneers is improving the appearance of teeth. You can think of placing one as a way of resurfacing a tooth. They are the major component in smile designing and smile line correction.
How do they work?
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The way porcelain laminates are attached to teeth is really just an extension of the science of tooth bonding.
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The net result is one where the bonding acts as a layer of cement sandwiched between the veneer and its tooth, thus anchoring the restoration firmly in place.
What advantages do veneers offer?
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As we detail below, there are three characteristics that make veneers & laminates especially unique. They are:
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Placing veneers is a relatively conservative process: As compared to placing dental crowns, much less tooth trimming is required.
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The way they handle light is similar to natural teeth: When taken advantage of, this property can result in laminates that give an exceedingly life-like appearance. And one unsurpassed by any other type of dental restoration.
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Offer superior stain resistance: Due to their smooth ceramic surface.