Top 3 Causes of Laminate Chipping, Directly Explained by the Chief Director

Laminate can quickly improve the shape and color of front teeth without removing much of the natural tooth,

so many people prefer this treatment.

However, because only a minimal amount of tooth structure is removed,

the restoration itself is made thin,

which makes some people worry:

"Could it break easily?"

Of course, being thin does not mean that all laminate restorations

break easily.

If the proper amount of tooth reduction, occlusion, and lifestyle management are all well balanced, it can be used comfortably for a long time.

Today, I will explain why laminate breaks and share a real case of a broken laminate being naturally remade.

<Contents>

3 Causes of Laminate Chipping
A Real Case of Naturally Remaking a Broken Laminate

1. 3 Causes of Laminate Chipping

Laminate chipping is not a simple break.

In most cases, the problem occurs because several factors act together.

1. Occlusal imbalance​

Top 3 Causes of Laminate Chipping, Directly Explained by the Chief Director

Laminate requires precise design that takes into account

factors such as tooth angle, biting force, and occlusion.

However, if this balance is even slightly off,

force becomes concentrated on a specific tooth.

If force keeps concentrating in one area over time,

microcracks can form and eventually cause the laminate to break.

2. Traumatic habits such as teeth grinding and clenching

Top 3 Causes of Laminate Chipping, Directly Explained by the Chief Director

Problems arise when unconscious force is repeatedly applied during sleep.

Grinding or clenching causes tiny cracks to accumulate little by little until, at some point, the restoration breaks.

The same goes for other traumatic habits.

Repeatedly chewing ice or biting your nails can also place stress on laminate restorations.

3. Improper reduction amount and bonding process

Top 3 Causes of Laminate Chipping, Directly Explained by the Chief Director

In many cases, the cause lies in the design of tooth reduction and the structure of the bonding surface.

If too much tooth structure is removed, the enamel becomes thinner and the risk of debonding increases.

On the other hand, if no reduction is done at all, the thickness may become uneven and the bonding surface can become unstable.

If no reduction is needed,

it is best not to reduce the tooth if possible,

but if certain areas must be adjusted,

minimal reduction should be performed to maintain the strength and bond of the restoration.

2. A Real Case of Naturally

Remaking a Broken Laminate

Recently, a patient who had undergone laminate treatment at another dental clinic visited us after a front tooth broke.

Among the six upper front teeth, the left central incisor was broken.

250827

The patient was very surprised because it suddenly broke while eating.

If the problem is simply that the bond came off, we can reattach it,

but in this case the broken area was large enough to expose the natural tooth underneath, so the laminate had to be removed.

250827 Top 3 Causes of Laminate Chipping

As we cleaned the broken laminate and adhesive,

we first checked whether "this tooth could continue to withstand use in the future."

Fortunately, enough of the original tooth remained, so we decided to make a new laminate after only a very small amount of adjustment.

250827 Cause of Laminate Chipping

The most important part of this case

was making it look natural and not noticeable.

Because the three front teeth on the right were left as they were,

and only the one front tooth on the left had to be remade,

if the color, length, or shape differed even a little,

it would have been immediately noticeable.

Fortunately, our clinic operates an in-house dental lab,

250827

after the fabrication process, we were able to compare it directly with the neighboring teeth and carefully match the color and shape.

Here is the finished laminate.

250903 Cause of Laminate Chipping

It looks like the original tooth,

with a natural result that does not stand out from the surrounding teeth.

The patient was also very satisfied, saying, "I can’t tell which tooth was newly done."

Before: 250827 / After: 250903

Just because you had laminate treatment

does not mean that everything will break.

Depending on each person’s eating habits and biting force,

the condition of laminate maintenance can vary.

However, if laminate repeatedly comes off or breaks,

it is important to identify the cause first.

Because if the underlying cause is not resolved

and it is remade,

the same problem may repeat.

https://blog.naver.com/implant_master/224079843404

If your laminate keeps coming off or breaking, please visit us comfortably.

We will find the best method through an accurate diagnosis.

Go to Make a Reservation by Phone
02-481-4278

▼Check the dental clinic location▼

Top 3 Causes of Laminate Chipping, Directly Explained by the Chief Director

| This post was written directly by Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act. The provided information is recommended for reference only, and for symptom assessment and accurate management methods, please visit a medical institution and receive guidance from medical staff. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may involve possibilities depending on the individual (inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make a decision after sufficient consultation with the medical staff in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of actual patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under identical conditions. |