[Health Column] Laminate Treatment: Only Those Who Benefit From It! (feat. Uncut and Minimally Cut Laminate)

 

hello, Smile Dental Clinic of Director Oh Su-hwan no see.

 

Every time I look in the mirror Shape or color of front teeth Have you ever been worried about that?

I want to make my teeth even and brighter “Should I have my teeth cut down?” There are many people who hesitate because of concerns about this.
In the past, actually A lot of teeth have been removed It's true that it was a big burden.

 

Recently Laminate method that minimizes tooth damage With this appearance, the choices have changed a little.

Today is laminate In what cases it can help , and Points to keep in mind before making a decision Let's organize it.

 

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1. What has changed with the advancement of technology in laminate?

✨ The biggest change is to reduce the burden of tooth removal.

 

In the past, laminates required a relatively large amount of tooth surface polishing (more than 0.5 mm).
In this process This pain Ina Cases leading to nerve treatment There was also.

So, there were many people who were worried about the laminate itself.

 

But recently, prosthetics Made very thin As it becomes possible (0.1-0.2mm level),
✔️ Almost no teeth are cut
✔️ Only the essential parts are trimmed to a minimum
'Uncut' or 'Minimum Cut Laminate' The method has become possible.

 

 

 

 

 

  2. Who is laminate effective for?

✨ Satisfaction level varies depending on dental condition and purpose. 

 

Laminates are not a solution for all dental problems.

However, in the following cases: Alternative options This could be it.

 

🔸 ① When changes are needed in a short period of time

• If your front teeth are slightly crooked or spaced apart
• A situation where correction is burdensome but appearance improvement is necessary
• If you have an important event (event, interview, etc.) coming up

🔸 ② If tooth discoloration is your main concern

• The arrangement is relatively good, but the colors are dark.
• In cases where sufficient improvement through whitening was difficult

Nowadays, rather than making it white unconditionally,
Natural color and transparency The method that considers is preferred.

 

 

 

3. What are the precautions I should consider before the procedure?

✨ Laminate isn't always the answer

 

In the following cases: Careful judgment is required do.

• If your teeth protrude a lot or are very irregularly arranged
  → If you proceed too forcefully The amount of deletion may increase
• For adolescents in their growing years
  → In the process of growing up The gum line and the prosthesis boundary may be exposed.

So usually After growth is complete It is common to consider .
Depending on the condition of your teeth Orthodontic treatment is a more appropriate choice This could be it.

 

 

FAQ

Q1. What is the difference between laminates and crowns?

A1. Laminate is a tooth A method of adding a thin layer only on the front And a crown is a way to cover the entire tooth.
Crowns require more removal, but are used in cases where the tooth is significantly damaged.

 

Q2. Can laminate be used for a lifetime?
A2. It is difficult to use the expression “lifelong” in dental treatment.
Depending on the condition of maintenance, it is important to keep in mind that replacement may be necessary after 5-10 years of use.

 

Q3. I am an aspiring celebrity. Can I get laminated teeth while I am a high school student?
A3. In general After growth is complete Recommended It will work.
However, depending on the situation A method with little tooth removal to review, or

It is advisable to consult other treatment methods together.

 

 

conclusion

Laminate is Options to improve your dental impression in a short period of time It is one of them.
It is also true that the burden has been reduced recently with the introduction of no-delete and minimal-delete methods.

✨ but Tooth extraction is an irreversible process. It is important to remember that:

 

Rather than making a hasty decision just because you “want to be pretty,”
In the condition of my teeth Can the amount of deletion be minimized? ,
Or Whether another treatment might be more appropriate cast
It is important to make a decision after sufficient consultation with a specialist. 🦷