Seocho-dong Laminate: We Do Not Recommend It for These People <Must Read>

Hello.

I am Park Jae-hyung,

Chief Director of Wonjin Dental Clinic.

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Today, I have something I want to speak about honestly to those of you who are considering Seocho-dong laminate.

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People who work in Gangnam and Seocho often have many chances to meet others.

Meetings, presentations, client meetings...

But if there are gaps between the teeth or the shape is uneven, you may keep worrying about it when you smile.

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Many people also say they ended up covering their mouths with their hands or smiling with their mouths intentionally closed.

That is why many people look into Seocho-dong laminate.

However, I do not recommend it to everyone.

So today, I would like to explain the 기준 I usually use in consultations:

| 1) Which people I recommend laminate for, and 2) Which people I guide toward other methods |

If you read until the end, it will help you judge whether it is the right choice for you.

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Why don’t I recommend it to everyone? Seocho-dong laminate

Laminate is different from a crown, which covers the entire tooth.

It is a method that minimally reshapes the tooth surface

and then bonds a thin ceramic layer on top.

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The key here is how much is reshaped.

What happens if too much is removed?

Image to help with explanation

1. Sensitivity may occur.

It may throb even when you are doing nothing, or you may start avoiding cold foods.

2. The teeth become weaker, raising the risk of fracture.

3. In the end, there may be situations where the tooth has to be extracted within 1 to 2 years.

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If you sacrifice dental health just to make the appearance pretty,

it will eventually lead to bigger problems.

That is why, after a thorough diagnosis, I recommend it only to those who truly need it.

| ※This content explains the 기준 that can be used when determining whether treatment is necessary. Rather than deciding on treatment based on this alone, please be sure to make the decision through a clinician’s diagnosis and consultation. |

< Please also refer to the case below, as it may help you understand better ↓ >

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Two important criteria I focus on Seocho-dong laminate

1. Can the minimum amount of reduction be maintained?

Because patients are treated while covered by a surgical drape,

it is difficult to check how much of the tooth was actually reshaped.

Later, when the laminate comes off or is removed,

many people are surprised only then when they see the amount of reduction.

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If you cut too much in order to make it look pretty,

both the shape and dental health can become unsatisfactory.

The key is to reshape only as much as is necessary, according to your own dental condition.

2. Is natural color matching possible?

What people considering laminate want most is "naturalness."

Something that does not stand out, like my original teeth.

26.01.05 (before treatment)

However, tooth color is not simply divided into white and yellow.

You need to distinguish very subtle differences within similar tones.

If you get front-tooth laminate and the color is even slightly different from the surrounding teeth, you will keep noticing it yourself.

That is why a process of precise color comparison and verification is absolutely necessary.

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< Please also refer to the case below, as it may help you understand better ↓ >

Actual treatment process Seocho-dong laminate

Rather than explaining only in words, I think it would be easier to understand if I show the actual treatment process.

26.01.05 (before treatment)

This patient had uneven front-tooth shape and color, so they were considering treatment.

After sufficient consultation and diagnosis,

6 upper teeth + 6 lower teeth

for a total of 12 laminate units were performed.

26.01.12 (after treatment)

If you compare before and after treatment,

you can see a natural yet harmonious result.

Top: 26.01.05 (before treatment) Bottom: 26.01.12 (after treatment)

Because we did not remove too much,

they are using them well without sensitivity.

| ◈ In this case, the treatment period was about 7 days. ◈ Treatment results may vary by individual, and side effects may occur. These photos were used with the patient’s consent to help explain the treatment.- Individual differences in treatment: Treatment results may vary depending on the individual’s oral condition, cooperation, and other factors.- Treatment side effects: Uncomfortable symptoms such as sensitivity, pain, or fracture may occur.◈ 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. |

Laminate may be worth considering for people like this. Seocho-dong laminate

1. When the desired result can be achieved while minimizing tooth reduction

2. When the gums are healthy, so bonding is stable

3. When there is no teeth grinding, or it is being well managed

If these three conditions are met, you can expect a result that looks natural and lasts well.

Of course, if the opposite is true, other treatments may be a better choice than laminate.

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Rather than saying I will make it pretty no matter what,

I think my role is to first check whether it is truly the right method for the patient.

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In closing Seocho-dong laminate

Because laminate is not right for everyone, I recommend getting a consultation.

I always try to consult based on the standard of "What would I do if this were my family member?"

Without overtreatment, with minimal intervention, based on sufficient explanation and consent.

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Not only the treatment results, but care you can trust throughout the process as well—that is the direction I aim for.

If you are wondering whether laminate is the right choice for you,

please start with a consultation at a dental clinic near Seocho-dong.

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Please check whether it is a place that pays careful attention even to the smallest details of the teeth,

and I hope you can achieve a healthy and harmonious smile ^^

Park Jae-hyung, Chief Director of 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 Cases where the photos were taken at the medical institution ② Cases where the people in the before-and-after photos are the same person, and the timing of the before/after photos is specified ③ Cases where the photos were taken under the same conditions ④ Cases where side effects are specified for each treatment ◈ Before-and-after treatment photos may be posted only when the above conditions are met. |