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Treatment Services - Porcelain Laminate Veneers
The terms laminates, veneers, porcelain laminate veneers all refer to the same procedure. What are laminates? Laminates are coverings that are designed to enhance the shape, and color of natural teeth. In most instances, laminates are 1/2 mm in thickness (about as thick as your little fingernail). Laminates can be used to repair broken, chipped or cracked front teeth. Laminates are more widely used to create beautiful new smiles... Whether you want a Hollywood Smile, or a smile that says quietly, “You are a healthy, happy person”. laminates are the way to go.
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Are all laminates the same? No.
Laminates can be made of different types of material. They can be made of composite bonding, or porcelain. The more poular choice among dentists is to use porcelain. Porcelain is a more durable dental material than composite resin bonding. Porcelain requires less long term maintainance, is more fracture resistant, and is more stain resistant than composite bonding.
Are all porcelains created the equal? No.
Their are different types of porcelain to chose from for laminates. The most poular porcelain used to fabricate laminate veneers is pressed lucite porcelain. IvoclarVivadent (the inventors of this technique), is a company recognized as the world leader in pressed porcelain technology. Their porcelain product line is called Empress. Empress porcelain laminates are recognized as the standard by which all other laminates are judged. They produce the most beautiful results.
Dr. Schwartz is recognized as an expert on Empress Laminates. Dr. Schwartz teaches dentists and ceramists worldwide how to create beautiful natural results with Empress porcelain. It is his restoration of choice. When consulting your dentist make sure you ask for the standard by which porcelain laminate veneers are compared... Empress porcelain.
How Long do Laminates Last?
Dr. Schwartz makes his veneers with the utmost integrity. It is his intention that you will get greater than 10 years service out of them. But as with natural teeth porcelain laminate veneers are subject to the same abuses and habits that can prematurely wear teeth. Protect your investment, and learn good hygiene habits and your laminates will look beautiful for many years to come..
Do I have to take care of my laminates any different than my natural teeth? No.
You care for your laminates just as you do all of your teeth. Good clean hygiene habits are the cornerstone to a beautiful smile.
Will my laminates feel different than my other teeth? No.
Your teeth, whether laminated or not should feel like your teeth. That is.. smooth, polished, and natural feeling.
Do laminates require that you shave my teeth? Yes.
In order to achieve a natural finshed result, it is necessary to alter the outer shape of your teeth. It is a conservative altering, however, it does result in a permanent change in your teeth. The benefit is your final result will be an enhanced appearance that you thought you could never have before. Dr. Schwartz believes that the power of a beautiful new smile that can be achieved with laminates far outweighs the disadvantage of having your teeth altered underneath.
Dr.Schwartz is a leader in Porcelain Laminate Veneer technology. He is the inventor of the Vertical Shoulder technique for porcelain laminate veneers. A technique which results in exceptional natural laminate results.
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Before of tooth repaired with Resin Bonding.
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Finished Natural Result using the Vertical Shoulder Porcealin Laminate Veneer Technique.
Photo 3-9(IMG00210jpg) Before Photo Uneven and discolored teeth.
Photo3-10(IMG00110jpg) Finished Natural Result |
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