How to Avoid Regretting No-Prep Laminate Veneers: The Fitting Process Revealed

Hello.

This is Yonsei Baro Dental Clinic, a no-prep laminate veneer dental clinic in Apgujeong.

How old can you be to receive no-prep laminate veneers? This is a question many people ask.

Today, we would like to show that orthodontic treatment or no-prep laminate veneers can be possible regardless of age.

The person featured here is in her 40s.

When teeth become brighter and more radiant, the effect on the overall face is more remarkable than that of any other cosmetic procedure.

We provide treatment while pursuing a natural appearance that is not overwhelming, with the health of your teeth and gums as our top priority.

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She came to us wanting no-prep laminate veneers.

As of 2024, she said she had undergone Invisalign orthodontic treatment 16 years earlier.

It was during the early days of Invisalign development, when treatment was performed without attachments.

Perhaps for that reason, there were some areas that could be improved, such as the midline and alignment.

However, the six upper front teeth were relatively well aligned, so we began Gelami no-prep laminate veneer treatment right away.

Some wire retainers from her previous orthodontic treatment were still in place.

The remaining parts had either come loose over time or were removed so that the retainers could be reattached neatly after the Gelami treatment was completed.

First, we prepared for the fitting and scheduled the fitting appointment one week later.

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The fitting process uses a plastic material intended for temporary teeth.

This involves placing them on the teeth, just as the actual laminate veneers will be placed, so that the shape and length can be checked in advance.

We also take smiling photographs to check details such as whether they are parallel to the lower lip, make fine adjustments, and then begin fabricating the no-prep laminate veneers.

Fabrication of no-prep laminate veneers typically takes ten days.

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The strength of Gelami no-prep laminate veneers is the translucency and natural appearance created by their extremely thin thickness.

When your teeth look beautiful, your smile changes.

This is not just something we say.

You can see the difference clearly when you compare smiling photographs taken before and after treatment.

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Rather than an opaque, dull xylitol-like color,

the translucency that gently retains the natural color of the teeth is

Gelami’s strength.

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If you are curious about the actual thickness of Gelami no-prep laminate veneers placed without tooth reduction, please refer to the occlusal surface photographs from before and after treatment.

Red marks from the occlusion paper used to check the bite are visible.

The upper image is from before treatment, and the lower image is after Gelami was attached without tooth reduction.

Because the difference in tooth thickness is so minimal, we have not yet seen a patient who felt that the teeth had become thicker or uncomfortable.

We will summarize the information many people are curious about.

Q. Is it possible to receive no-prep laminate veneers even at an older age?

Yes, it is possible. With no-prep laminate veneers, the current condition of the teeth and gums is more important than age. If healthy teeth and gums are being maintained, treatment is possible regardless of age.

Q. Is it possible to receive no-prep laminate veneers even if I had orthodontic treatment in the past?

Yes, it is possible. However, the tooth alignment and bite must be checked first. If the alignment is good, treatment can proceed right away. If the alignment is significantly irregular, partial orthodontic treatment or retreatment may be needed first.