Teeth lamination: a snow-white smile is visible without glasses

Many people, in pursuit of the ideal appearance, use dozens of different methods: medication, hardware, surgical, folk. Dentistry is no exception. For teeth whitening methods have been developed for patients with different capabilities and wishes. One of the most popular procedures is teeth lamination. For those who want to have a snow-white smile, it is important to know what it is.

Peculiarities

Dental lamination is a simple, safe way to whiten with a variety of composite materials. This procedure not only makes the enamel white, but strengthens, protects against caries. A specialist applies laminate plates to each tooth with a thin material. At the same time, the teeth do not visually increase and do not change their shape. This procedure does not require grinding, therefore it can be called gentle on the tooth enamel.

To decide on lamination, everyone must weigh the pros and cons, determine the advantages and disadvantages of this method.

Advantages	disadvantages
The procedure is painless	High price
Does not require medical examination	Only the visible part of the dentition can be whitened
The materials for the procedure are made on the basis of calcium and fluoride, which makes it possible to strengthen the enamel	Low-quality laminate can change color from drinks with dye, coffee, tea.
1-3 visits required
Preparation consists only in the treatment of sick teeth and cleaning with professional means
Preservation of hard fabrics, no overcasting
Few contraindications
Allows you to solve small defects in the dentition
After the procedure, no correction is required after a short period of time, the effect lasts from 5 to 10 years

There are more advantages, the laminates used in dentistry are of high quality and durable. After the procedure, the teeth become perfectly white and beautiful.

Photos before and after lamination:

Indications and contraindications

The procedure can be carried out in such cases:

1. There are gaps between the teeth that spoil the smile and cause discomfort.
2. Enamel color is gray, stained, yellow, or uneven, especially after medication or smoking.
3. Small defects - chips, scratches, irregularities.

Lamination can be done if the effect has not been achieved in other ways.

Minimal contraindications:

1. Allergy to composite restorative materials. Before the procedure, the dentist checks for allergies to the selected material.
2. Pathological bite - deviation of the physiological, orthognathic bite, in which there was a violation of the function of the dentoalveolar system.
3. For mental and other illnesses, when it is not possible to eliminate strong salivation.
4. Grinding teeth (bruxism) - involuntary compression of the upper and lower row of teeth or their rubbing, which is characterized by the sound of grinding, tapping.

Varieties of the procedure

The choice of the lamination method should be recommended by the doctor, it depends on the dental problems of the client and his wishes:

1. Direct method. Suitable for those patients who do not have significant dental problems, they do not require treatment, restoration. There is a change in the color of the enamel under the influence of any factors or a person has such a shade by nature. This method involves a one-time visit to the dentist. Its disadvantage is that the procedure will have to be repeated or corrected in 1-2 years.
2. Indirect method - often carried out remotely. In this case, the patient has problems in the form of chips, cracks, irregularities, holes, caries. The dentist makes an impression, after which ceramic plates are created in the laboratory and only after that they are attached to the teeth.

Teeth are laminated in two types:

1. Lumineers - thin plates up to 0.3 mm made of ceramic, porcelain or plastic. Lumineers installed using direct and indirect methods, plates are made from casts. They are very strong and do not require correction for a long time.
2. Composite compounds. Needed to solve certain dental problems in a patient. Before installing them, a thin layer of irregularities on the teeth is grinded off. The patient is given local anesthesia. There are various materials designed to solve an individual client's problem: micro- and macrophiles, compomers, and others.

The materials are exposed to an ultraviolet lamp, with which they solidify.

Technology

The process is simple, painless and, thanks to modern dental offices, is performed in a comfortable environment for the patient.

Lamination is carried out in several stages:

1. Dentist consultation, oral cavity sanitation and the choice of the method and color of the plate.
2. Removal and isolation of saliva from the work area. Anesthetic procedure, if required - gingival retraction.
3. Sanding the top layer - enamel, antiseptic treatment and drying.
4. Boding with adhesive.
5. Application of the selected material and curing under a UV lamp.
6. Application of a thin layer of fixing varnish.
7. Grinding and polishing.

After lamination, the smile becomes brighter, the teeth are stronger and smoother.

Cost in Moscow and other regions

On average, the price of teeth lamination in the city of Moscow ranges from 5000 to 9000 rubles. per unit based on composite restorative compositions. For lumineers, this price ranges from 8,000 to 35,000 rubles, the cheapest are plastic, the most expensive are porcelain.

In the regions of Russia, prices range from 3000 for composites and from 9000 for lumineers.

To make all the teeth in the smile zone, it will take from 80,000 rubles. composite laminates and from 192,000 rubles. lumineers.

Preparation, advice after

Lamination in dentistry is carried out only after professional cleaning and restoration of severely damaged teeth, there are no other preparation steps.

After the procedure, several rules should be followed:

1. Time to attend correctional procedures, undergo a dental examination.
2. Reduce consumption of beverages and foods with strong pigment properties: tea, coffee, carbonated multicolored drinks.
3. Avoid mechanical damage - gnaw hard objects, use for other purposes.
4. Use brush with medium hardness, do not use ultrasonic cleaning or appliances for cleaning laminated teeth.

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