Gangseo-gu Hwagok-dong Laminates: What Should You Definitely Check?

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Hello, this is E-Comfortable World Dental Clinic, here to talk about laminates. Where do you think a bright and healthy image comes from? Facial features like the eyes and nose are important, but the clean impression created by bright, even teeth has a significant effect as well.

That is why many people consider treatments such as teeth whitening or laminates for aesthetic improvement. Today, we will take a closer look at laminates, which are receiving especially a lot of attention among cosmetic dental treatments.

Laminate

What is a laminate?

A laminate is a type of cosmetic treatment commonly called tooth shaping. It is a dental aesthetic treatment usually performed on front teeth rather than molars, and can be chosen when you want to improve tooth color or shape.

The treatment is performed by lightly shaving a small portion of the tooth and then fabricating and bonding a thin dental prosthetic made of strong ceramic material on top of it. Because it is directly attached to the tooth, it has the advantage of improving both color and shape at the same time.

Teeth whitening and laminates are often compared. Teeth whitening refers to a treatment that uses whitening agents to brighten the inside of the teeth. Because it focuses on making the natural tooth color lighter, it cannot change the tooth structure or shape.

On the other hand, because laminates cover the outer surface of the teeth, they can improve not only color but also shape, length, and alignment. Therefore, when you want to improve not only discoloration but also several other aspects, laminates may be the more suitable option.

Laminate

Laminates are good for people like these!

So, who are laminates good for? They are more suitable for people who want to improve the overall appearance of their teeth rather than those simply expecting a whitening effect. Let’s look at the cases one by one.

| CASE 1 Severe tooth discoloration that cannot be improved with teeth whitening |

Photo date: 2022.05.25 *Photo for illustrative purposes.

If tooth discoloration is very severe, as in the photo above, it may be difficult to brighten the color of the teeth with whitening treatment alone. In such cases, covering the discolored areas with laminates may be a better approach than whitening treatment using whitening agents.

| CASE 2 When the front teeth are spaced apart |

Photo date: 2022.10.10 *Photo for illustrative purposes.

Laminates can also be an appropriate option when there is a gap between the front teeth. The gap between front teeth is called diastema, and in this case, it is important to narrow the space between the teeth.

There is also a method of improving the gap using resin, but resin may later come off, and only the resin area may become discolored. Therefore, when the gap between the central incisors is large, as in the photo, or when the alignment is slightly uneven, it is important to fill the space using laminates.

| CASE 3 When the front teeth are small |

Photo date: 2022.09.24 *Photo for illustrative purposes.

When the teeth are too small, this is called microdontia. Some people are born with small teeth, and this makes it difficult to create a bright and refreshed appearance. Since tooth size has a major impact on appearance, it is better in such cases to improve microdontia by fabricating laminate prosthetics that are larger than the original teeth.

| CASE 4 When the front teeth are fractured |

Photo date: 2022.11.01 *Photo for illustrative purposes.

Front teeth can break due to external impact or habits such as teeth grinding or clenching. In such cases, restoring the fractured front teeth is important, and laminates can also be used to restore them naturally.

Laminate

What should you be careful about with laminates?

There are probably many people looking for laminates for various reasons like those above. However, you should not make a decision lightly just because many people are getting them. Laminates are a treatment that requires care and attention after completion.

In particular, after laminates, the prosthetic may chip or become damaged in part. This often happens when biting down on hard foods or nuts. When the prosthetic is damaged, it is important to find a place that can provide proper treatment.

In addition, there is a process of removing a portion of the tooth during laminate treatment, and you should check whether the tooth removal is kept to a minimum. Once removed, tooth structure cannot be restored, so careful consideration is necessary. Also, if too much tooth is removed, sensitivity may occur, so extra caution is needed.

Therefore, there are a few points you should definitely check when choosing a laminate dental clinic. I hope this was helpful, and I will end here by briefly summarizing the checklist. Thank you.

| check point Please look into these things!​☑️ Whether they provide good aftercare after treatment☑️Whether they remove only as much as necessary☑️Whether they make high-quality prosthetics tailored to me​ |

At E-Comfortable World Dental Clinic Hwagok Branch (main branch), dentist Shim Gyuhwan, a specialist in integrated dentistry, is in charge.

At E-Comfortable World Dental Clinic Gangseo Branch, dentist Kang Dongwook, a specialist in integrated dentistry, is in charge.

The main branch is located a 2-minute walk from Exit 7 of Hwagok Station.

The Gangseo branch is located a 1-minute walk from Exit 10 of Gayang Station.

Thank you.