Laminate treatment: How much tooth reduction is needed?

For those considering laminate treatment,

one of the biggest concerns

is the amount of tooth reduction.

“Won’t a lot of my teeth have to be shaved down?”

“Once it’s done, won’t it be irreversible?”

We get these questions very often.

Laminate is a procedure in which a thin ceramic layer is bonded to the surface of the teeth,

and it is not a treatment that necessarily requires extensive tooth reduction.

Recently, treatment planning has been based on the principle of minimal reduction.

What is minimal-reduction laminate?

Minimal-reduction laminate

is a method that comprehensively considers the shape, alignment, and color of the teeth

and only reshapes the teeth as much as necessary.

Rather than increasing the amount of reduction unnecessarily,

✔ only an extremely thin layer of the tooth surface may be refined, or

✔ in some cases, the procedure may be performed with almost no reduction at all.

Of course, not every case can be done without reduction,

and the amount of reduction can vary from person to person depending on

the degree of protrusion, tooth thickness, and bite condition.

If you are considering laminate treatment,

rather than worrying about tooth reduction on your own,

we recommend receiving a thorough explanation of the appropriate reduction range

and the possible treatment methods based on your current dental condition.

With a minimal-reduction plan tailored to your individual condition,

we aim for a natural-looking result