Zirconium vs Laminate Veneer - Which one is better? in Turkey, Istanbul

“Zirconium or laminate veneers?” Different answers can be given to this question for those who have oral and dental health problems and those who have dental veneers for aesthetic beauty.

Laminate are veneer dental treatments with more light transmittance made of body-compatible zirconium applied to the front teeth for those who want to have a more smile design.

Zirconium veneers are durable dental veneers products that have light permeability that is compatible with the body and can also be applied to the back teeth. It can be preferred both for aesthetic beauty purposes and for oral and dental health treatments.

Which is better, laminate or zirconia?

When deciding whether zirconium or laminate veneers should be applied to both protect the patient's oral and dental health and ensure smile aesthetics:

• Patient expectations,
• Oral hygiene of the patient,
• Dental health,
• Tooth structure,
• Presence of orthodontic problems in your teeth,
• Tooth enamel tissue,
• Wear rates in the tooth structure are taken into account. After this detailed examination, it is decided whether to use zirconium or laminate veneers.

Zirconium Veneers Dental Treatment

Zirconium veneers can be applied to the front teeth for aesthetic purposes. It is strong enough to withstand the chewing pressure on the back teeth. Compared to metal-based porcelain veneers, zirconia veneers have higher light transmittance. Zirconium is a material with a wide range of colors that can correct mild dental irregularities without the need for braces. It can be applied to teeth that lose their vitality or are damaged for various reasons.

When zirconium veneer dental treatment is decided, tooth measurements are taken with special devices. Zirconia crowns suitable for the patient's natural teeth and skin color are prepared by ceramists. Preparation of veneers may take several days. When the veneers reach our Istanbul Dentapolitan Oral and Dental Health Hospitals, the patient with whom we have previously made an appointment comes and local anesthesia is applied to the patient. Natural teeth are slightly reduced. This reduction process is not as much as in the metal-supported porcelain veneer treatment. Zirconia crowns are bonded to the teeth with special dental adhesives. Zirconium veneers is the most preferred type of dental veneers due to its durability and structure close to natural teeth.

Laminate Veneers Dental Treatment

Laminate dental veneer is mostly preferred for Hollywood smile procedure. When performing laminate veneers, also known as leaf porcelain veneer dental treatment, only the front side of the tooth is covered one by one. The light transmittance of laminated coating is better than zirconium veneers. Laminate veneers, which can be used easily for many years with their natural-looking glass-ceramic structure, are not applied to the back teeth. Because laminate veneers do not have a structure strong enough to withstand chewing pressure.

When laminate veneers treatment is decided, tooth measurements are taken using cad cam technology. Ceramists prepare laminated veneers one by one. Leaf porcelain teeth are usually ready within a few days. When the veneers reach our Istanbul Dentapolitan Oral and Dental Health Hospitals, the patient with whom we have previously made an appointment comes and local anesthesia is applied to the patient. The teeth are slightly worn. Here, the tooth is not reduced, it is only abraded so that the leaf porcelain can be bonded. Veneers are bonded to the teeth using special adhesives. In this treatment, the natural texture of the teeth is preserved.

What is the Best Dental Veneer?

Which is the best dental veneer? The answer to the question "Why does the patient want to have his teeth veneered?" lies in the answer to the question.

If the patient wants his teeth to look beautiful, the treatment to be economical, and his back teeth to be covered, zirconium veneers is the best veneers.

If the patient does not like the appearance of his front teeth, wants to have more aesthetic teeth, or wants no one from outside to notice that he has veneered teeth, emax or laminate veneer is the best.

Those with laminate veneers, do you have any regrets?

Laminate veneer process removes mild deformities in the individual's teeth and makes their smile much more aesthetic with its transparent and shiny structure. Because of these advantages, those who have laminated veneers are satisfied.

How Long Do Laminates Veneers Last?

The lifespan of leaf porcelain (Laminate veneer) is around 5-15 years, depending on the individual's attention to oral hygiene.

To whom are laminate leaf teeth performed?

Leaf porcelain veneer, who are not satisfied with the appearance of their teeth; It can be applied to individuals with broken, cracked and discolored teeth.

To whom is zirconium venners applied?

Zirconium veneer dental treatment can be applied to individuals who have previously had filling or root canal treatment but are not satisfied with the appearance of their teeth, need durable dental veneers treatment, and have discoloration, fractures or cracks in their teeth.

We recommend that you consult Prof.Dr. Mehmet Oguz Oztoprak to get more knowledge about all kinds of dental crowns and veneers, contact us or visit Dentapolitan oral and dental health hospitals in Turkey, Istanbul and Ankara.