Yeoksam-dong Laminates: Worried Ahead of Your Wedding? <Must Read>

Hello.

This is Wonjin Dental Clinic.

I’m Park Jae-hyung, CEO and head dentist.

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Many people who are getting married soon

consider front tooth laminates.

This treatment is chosen

for white, aligned teeth,

but laminates

should not be judged as

just a simple aesthetic procedure.

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In this post,

| 1) Whether laminates are an appropriate choice for your current tooth condition 2) Whether there are other treatment methods or better alternatives |

I’ve summarized information

that may help you make a decision.

I hope this helps you make a

careful, regret-free choice

before an important decision.

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Why is it such an attractive option?

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There’s a clear reason why many people

seek laminates before wedding photos

and the wedding ceremony.

Source: plasticsurgery.theclinics.com

Orthodontic treatment usually takes

at least 6 months to

over 1 year,

but laminates can create

white, aligned front teeth

in 2 to 3 weeks.

For those who want a quick change

amid a busy wedding-preparation schedule,

it can be a very reasonable option.

However, in actual clinical practice,

we often see cases where people decide

without enough consideration and later

feel disappointed.

What you should know first

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Laminates are a treatment that improves

the color and shape of teeth by

slightly trimming the outer surface

and bonding ceramic to it.

However, because tooth reduction is involved,

it is better to consider not only

short-term results but also

long-term dental health.

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In particular, if you are planning

multiple front teeth at once,

we recommend taking a more detailed

look at tooth condition and overall balance.

< Please also refer to the case below

for better understanding ↓ >

People considering laminates

most want this

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It would be a result that is

"natural and not noticeable."

But where does that natural look come from?

It depends on the prosthetic fabrication process.

As you know, each person’s

tooth shape, color,

translucency, and surface texture

are all different.

Source: Stefan Roozen, The color gradient of natural teeth and their intelligent imitation, International Dentistry – African Edition, 2021.

That is why laminates are difficult to make

naturally if they are produced uniformly,

like mass-produced items.

They must be fabricated precisely

to suit each individual.

Have you ever had the experience of

seeing clothes in a store and thinking

they looked nice, but they felt awkward

when you tried them on at home?

That happens because the atmosphere

changes depending on lighting and angle.

Teeth are the same.

Among the various shades of white,

we need to identify the subtle differences

that harmonize with your natural teeth

and the surrounding teeth.

Even if the color or shape is only

slightly out of alignment with the

surrounding teeth,

others may not notice, but you may

keep finding it bothersome.

That’s only natural.

It’s the most visible part of your face.

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That is why we pay close attention

to the details so they can look harmonious

under natural light and various lighting conditions.

Let’s look at the case below.

Actual case

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Diagnosis and planning were carried out

after checking tooth alignment,

size, and gum condition,

and we first determined whether

laminates were the appropriate choice.

25.01.08 (Before treatment)

The treatment was performed

while minimizing the amount of tooth reduction,

and laminates were bonded with

natural color and shape in mind.

25.01.12 (After treatment)

After treatment, the spaces between the front teeth

were improved, and the balance of the tooth shape

was arranged more stably.

Left: 25.01.08 (Before treatment)

Right: 25.01.12 (After treatment)

| ◈ In this case, the treatment period was about 4 days. ◈ Treatment may involve individual differences and side effects, and these photos were used with the patient’s consent to help explain the treatment. - Individual treatment differences: Treatment results may vary depending on the individual’s oral condition, cooperation, and other factors. - Treatment side effects: sensitivity, loss due to weakened bonding, prosthetic damage, discomfort in the bite, staining at the margins, color differences with surrounding teeth, and the possibility of retreatment, among others. ◈ The before-and-after photos in this post were taken of the same person, in the same location, from the same angle, and under the same lighting conditions. |

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In the end, the most important thing

is an accurate diagnosis.

If you are considering laminates,

we recommend first receiving

a precise diagnosis of your current

tooth condition.

| How much tooth reduction is needed Whether laminates are suitable for my teeth Whether it can fit my wedding schedule How should I manage it after treatment |

An explanation that sufficiently covers

these points should come first.

What matters is determining which treatment

is safest and most reasonable for you right now.

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Wonjin Dental Clinic’s treatment standards

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Healthy teeth

must be the foundation,

and a treatment process without discomfort

must support the result for it to last.

And on top of that,

I believe natural beauty is added.

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That is why Wonjin Dental Clinic

places importance on creating a treatment environment

where patients can understand and choose for themselves

through sufficient consultation and explanation.

We clearly distinguish between treatments

that are necessary and those that are not,

and we will work together to find the direction

that is helpful to the patient in the long term.

Thank you for reading to the end.

Park Jae-hyung

Chief Director, Wonjin Dental Clinic

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| 1. This post was written in compliance with Article 56, Paragraphs 1 through 15 of the Medical Service Act. 2. Before-and-after treatment photos are uploaded to introduce the objective effects of the procedure to patients. ① The photos are of treatment performed at the relevant medical institution ② The same person appears in the before-and-after photos, and the shooting dates are specified ③ The photos were taken under the same conditions ④ Side effects for each procedure are specified ◈ Before-and-after photos may be posted only when the above conditions are met. |