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The aesthetic component is extremely important for teeth in the smile area. But the overall impression can be spoiled by various defects that are purely cosmetic. Teeth lamination is a dental procedure for covering enamel with an artificial material, allowing you to change its shape and shade. This type of microprosthetics is considered optimal for the top row in terms of durability. Laminates can be installed on teeth at any age, restoring the beauty of your smile.

What is teeth lamination

Some believe that teeth lamination is some kind of new unique technology. But in fact, such a name in dentistry is nothing more than another marketing ploy that attracts the attention of more patients. Lamination here hides the service of covering enamel with special materials (composite), as well as various overlays made of ceramics, zirconium dioxide, and ceramic composite.

Teeth lamination is the coating of enamel with special materials.

If you see names such as “veneering”, “laminates”, “lamination” in dental advertising, then know that we are talking about the same thing. During the procedure, specialists will cover the outer, that is, the frontal area of ​​your teeth, with a thin layer of material or the thinnest plates, the main purpose of which is to hide all external imperfections in the smile area.

Today, not only teeth are laminated, but also nails, eyelashes, hair, and, of course, documents. In fact, the concept of “lamination” comes from the Latin lamina, which translates as “plate”. It is implied that an additional layer is applied to some surface, which makes it more beautiful, stronger, more perfect, and protects it from external influences.

Advantages

• High strength and durability (a high-quality product will last up to 20 years).
• of dental lamination compares favorably with the installation of lumineers.
• Ceramics retains color and beauty even when exposed to tobacco smoke, coffee, and juices.
• Natural light refraction makes laminates indistinguishable from natural enamel.
• The hermetic junction of hard tissues and ceramics guarantees the protection of the tooth from the effects of negative factors.
• Installation is quick and comfortable for the patient.

What are the indications for the procedure?

The purpose of the procedure is primarily to improve the external condition of the teeth located in the frontal area of ​​the smile. This is not a therapeutic event, but a cosmetic or restoration one. That is, it is designed to bring your smile closer to the ideal, eliminate an unsightly shade of enamel, grayness or yellowness, minor cracks and chips, interdental spaces, hide old fillings, slight curvature or irregular shape of teeth. Lamination is also recommended for patients who have not received the desired and long-term results from whitening procedures, or for whom whitening is simply contraindicated: with severe forms of fluorosis and hypoplasia, with “tetracycline” teeth, wedge-shaped defects and erosion.

The procedure is recommended for gray and yellow teeth

Laminates on teeth perform not only an aesthetic, but also a protective function. They reduce hyperesthesia or increased sensitivity of tissues, as they serve as a kind of barrier to food, acids and sugars that we eat with food. They also make the enamel less susceptible to cold and hot, prevent the penetration of bacteria, the development of caries and destructive processes.

Price of dental veneers

The price of the service in our dentistry is determined by the choice of the type/quantity of veneers, the method of prosthetics, the state of health of the oral cavity, the cost of diagnostics, therapeutic treatment, anesthesia, and the doctor’s qualifications.

The most budget option is dental onlays made of composite (5-6 thousand rubles), orthopedic porcelain structures and lumineers will cost more - 20 and 50 thousand rubles.

* The prices indicated on the website are not a public offer. The exact cost of treatment can only be determined at an appointment with a doctor.

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Article Expert:

Razumenko Evgeniy Gennadievich

Chief physician and founder of the dental clinic. He has been working in aesthetic dentistry for many years, restoring teeth of any complexity with ceramic and composite restorations. Winner of competitions in aesthetic dentistry. Applies CAD/CAM technologies in prosthetics.

Work experience 22 years

How is the procedure performed?

In fact, there are several lamination methods: direct and indirect.

Direct method

The procedure takes very little time, and you only need to visit the doctor once. At the appointment, the specialist carries out all the manipulations directly in the patient’s mouth: layer by layer, he applies the composite material to the restored area and exposes it to an ultraviolet lamp, then covers everything with a fixing varnish, grinds and polishes.

The undeniable advantages of the method are that it saves time and also money for the patient. In addition, materials applied to the enamel can be removed or adjusted at any time in the dental office.

You can restore your smile using composite materials

This lamination option is considered the most budget-friendly, but, unfortunately, it is very short-lived. The fact is that composites do not have the necessary shine and transparency that natural enamel has. In addition, over time they become dull and stained by food, even with good oral hygiene. To maintain the original beauty of composites, you need to visit a doctor at least once every 3-4 months for grinding and polishing.

Indirect method

Let's talk about how indirect teeth lamination is done. At the first appointment, the specialist will take impressions of the jaws, as the laminates will be created according to your individual parameters in a dental laboratory. And only during the second visit to the clinic, which usually takes place 2-3 weeks after taking impressions, the doctor actually performs lamination, that is, using special glue, he fixes thin plates on the teeth.

The most popular types of laminates: composite veneers1 (can be created by direct and indirect methods), classic veneers (from zirconium dioxide and pressed ceramics E.Max, Empress), the thinnest original American lumineers (DUO-PCH and Cerinate), ultraneers (the Russian manufacturer positions they are similar to lumineers, although they are less durable and not as thin).

This method is quite expensive, and you don’t get the result right away, since you have to wait for the onlays to be made in the laboratory. But in the end, the quality of work, as a rule, exceeds all expectations, that is, the patient receives an ideal snow-white smile, which, with proper care, will delight for at least 7-10 years. At the same time, the materials used to create indirect laminates completely imitate the appearance and shine of natural teeth, and are not stained by products and retain their beauty throughout their entire service life.

Look at the result after teeth lamination in the photo below. What happened before and what happened after is a big difference. Indeed, the appearance of a smile is radically transformed. Do you agree?

The photo shows teeth before and after installation of veneers

Kinds

When the service first appeared, hairdressers offered only 2 types of coating – colorless and colored. The first serves only as a cosmetic and protective agent, while the second also provides a toning effect. There are many more species now.

Women with gray hair can also undergo the lamination procedure.
Modern compositions make it possible to give gray hair a noble shine. Glazing will add a platinum tint to your hair. But when the first gray hair appears, it is better to carry out full toning.

Cosmetologist, dermatologist, trichologist

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Colored

For this purpose, a semi-permanent ionic composition is used, which is suitable for any hair, regardless of its type. This procedure is recommended for women who have brittle, thin, weakened strands. After treatment, the natural shade returns.

Manipulation involves performing several successive steps. First, a restorative mask is applied to the scalp area, followed by a laminating composition. The strands are dried with a hairdryer and smoothed several times with an iron.

Silk

The hair is wrapped in hot silk. This lamination is suitable for people who have problems with the scalp, as well as weakened hair. Thanks to the therapeutic effect of fibrin, which is contained in the product, it is possible to avoid premature loss of moisture.

After a silk wrap, the root system is healed, the hair structure improves, and the natural shine returns. The resulting effect lasts up to one month.

Keratin

This type of lamination involves the use of products that contain essential oils, as well as keratin and gelatin. The main task of the procedure is to preserve moisture inside the hair shaft, as well as to protect it from the negative effects of toxins and sun rays.

Each individual strand is treated with the composition, which not only helps saturate it with minerals, but also imparts natural shine, elasticity and restoration of strength.

Experts recommend keratin lamination if there is insufficient amount of natural protein in the hair structure.

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The procedure helps improve the appearance of hair. Thanks to aromatic oils and mineralized components, it is possible to restore smoothness and shine.

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Recovery occurs due to vitamins, proteins and cellulose included in professional products.

After manipulation, the volume increases by 15%, styling and color are preserved.

Cold

During lamination, a case is formed that seals the ends, which helps restore health and shine. If increased electrification is noted, the strands become docile after applying the product. Often after manipulation, staining is performed. In this case, the paint does not wash off for a long time, and the color remains saturated.

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The procedure is effective for women who have dry, weak hair.

3D lamination

The method allows you to give your hair a natural shine on all sides, restore volume, silkiness and softness, and restore structure. The manipulation is suitable for women after repeated highlighting or coloring.

The products contain plant extracts and keratin.

Japanese

The method is based on the fact that during its implementation each hair is enveloped. Due to the attraction of negative and positive ions, the product is well fixed on the hairs.

The procedure is performed in several stages:

• cleansing with shampoo ;
• applying a therapeutic mask;
• drying;
• application of biolaminate .

If the hair is severely damaged, the product is applied in several stages.

Korean

Treatment is carried out only after preliminary nutrition and strengthening. After using the laminate, the structure is restored, dryness and dandruff are eliminated, and hair loss is prevented.

All products in this series contain only natural extracts and natural ingredients. After lamination, the hair acquires a natural shine and shine.

Korean laminate can last on hair for up to 3 weeks.

Brazilian

The method is based on the principle of straightening curly strands. Liquid keratin facilitates easy penetration of the laminate into the deep layers of the hair shaft. Due to the influence of mixtures, the structure is restored.

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Modern salons and specialty stores offer a variety of products that can solve the problem of smooth hair.

Despite the presence of formaldehyde, such products have no odor and are not hazardous to health.

After shielding, the hair becomes shiny and looks more well-groomed.

Italian

The effectiveness of the procedure is noted with an integrated approach to treating weakened hair. Suitable for all women, regardless of age, who have dull, brittle, thin hair.

Most products contain vitamins, cellulose, organic oils and minerals.

Experts do not recommend Italian lamination for Asian hair types, since lamination further makes the hair heavier.

Other

Additionally, there are 4 types of lamination:

1. Classic (a composition based on ordinary cellulose is applied to the strands to improve the external qualities of the hair and protect it from the environment).
2. Biolamination (unlike the previous type, the raw materials used are not industrially produced, but obtained from natural substances).
3. Phytolamination (this procedure involves enriching the applied concentrate with vitamins and minerals for the hair; a healthy cocktail can be mixed with the polymer or applied directly to the strands under it).
4. Glazing (the formula is enriched with coloring pigments to create a tinting effect).

Do I need to grind off the enamel before laminating?

Various sites on the Internet are replete with information that the enamel in composite restorations, as well as when installing indirect laminates (created in the laboratory), does not need to be ground. But that's not true. When installing any onlay, as well as before laminating teeth, the top layer of enamel is slightly filed off. What is it for:

• to give the restored smile a natural look: layers of material that the doctor applies to the teeth, or laboratory onlays, although thin, still make the crown more voluminous and convex. To remove excess volume, the doctor has to act on the enamel,
• provide reliable fixation to the materials: enamel is smooth and shiny by nature. If you leave it in its natural form, then even when using special adhesives there is still a risk that the fastening will be reliable. It is to ensure better adhesion that doctors slightly file the enamel, making its surface slightly rough,
• hide imperfections: if the tooth is slightly crooked or has a dark color, and immediately put a thin overlay on top of it without any manipulation, then there will be no point in this, since the restoration will look unnatural.

Before installing microprostheses, a specialist grinds the teeth

Content:

1. Teeth lamination procedure
2. Who is suitable for lamination?
3. Contraindications to lamination
4. Preliminary assessment of the result
5. Preparation for lamination
6. Lamination techniques
7. How to increase service life

When the color of the enamel darkens, dentists offer different aesthetic techniques, but preference should be given to the most non-traumatic ones.
It is important to preserve as much healthy dental tissue as possible to prolong the life of the restored unit. For many people, teeth lamination is a real salvation. This is a safe and effective procedure to improve the aesthetics of the dentition. It will help transform your smile if classic whitening techniques are prohibited for some reason.

Is it necessary to undergo professional hygiene before lamination?

The procedure is required. Firstly, it will remove plaque and deposits that can make the enamel structure uneven. Secondly, such a measure will help to identify pathologies hidden from the doctor’s eyes and eliminate them. For example, caries may hide under a thick layer of plaque at the initial stage of the disease, in the form of a chalky spot. Thirdly, professional hygiene will eliminate bacteria and normalize the microflora of the oral cavity, which means that the infection will not get under the laminate, which will allow you to enjoy the result of lamination without risk to oral health for as long as possible.

“I smoked for a long time, but recently I quit completely. Before that, I tried to whiten the enamel using chemical procedures, but the positive result lasted for a maximum of six months. And now the doctor suggested lamination. It seemed to me that the procedure was more natural and natural, something like whitening. There is no such harmful effect, and now the result, I hope, will be longer.”

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Before installing onlays, be sure to carry out professional oral hygiene

It is important to undergo professional hygiene not only before lamination, but also after it (1-2 times a year). Modern devices allow this procedure to be performed in a gentle and as gentle manner as possible, so your restorations will remain safe and sound.

Read in detail about how professional cleaning takes place and what stages it consists of in the feature article on the website.

Installation steps

Treatment takes 2-30 days and takes place in two stages:

1.

During a visit to the dentist, a consultation, examination and professional sanitation of the oral cavity are carried out. During preparation, carious cavities are filled, stone/plaque is removed, and inflammatory gum diseases are treated. After hygiene, the doctor grinds the tooth and takes impressions.

2.

The doctor removes the temporary veneers. Ready-made microprostheses are installed: the surface of the teeth is polished, subjected to abrasive treatment, and the onlays are fixed.

Is it possible to laminate only one tooth?

Theoretically, this can and is allowed. But doctors recommend lamination of not just one, but preferably all teeth located in the smile zone, at least 8 upper ones. This measure will help to achieve naturalness and the ideal shade throughout the entire row in the visible area. Otherwise, the restored teeth may differ from those on which the procedure was not performed.

A lot in this matter depends on the type of lining you choose. Thus, it is possible to restore 1-2 units of a row with composite materials and veneers, but none of the professional specialists will simply supply you with original lumineers for 1 tooth. Lumineers are distinguished by their ideal whiteness, to which it would be simply unrealistic to match adjacent teeth with other restoration methods.

In some cases, it is possible to restore one tooth

Effect

The procedure gives the following positive effects:

• maintaining the installation unchanged even in severe weather conditions;
• thickening of the hairs (especially noticeable if the hairs were initially thin);
• increasing the smoothness, softness, and obedience of hair;
• eliminating excessive fluffiness;
• easier styling;
• removal of static electricity;
• extending the durability of coloring pigments;
• straightening curls under weight (not for short hair);
• preventing delamination and brittleness of ends;
• increased shine.

This action usually lasts from 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the initial condition, type of curls, and the aggressiveness of the detergents used. If you use cleansing shampoos daily, there is a risk of complete removal of the laminate after 1-2 weeks.

How much does the service cost?

Teeth lamination is a procedure, the price of which directly depends on the type of veneer you choose. If this is just a direct composite restoration, then the cost of transforming one element of a row starts from 8,000 rubles. You need to pay more for the installation of veneers and ultra-veneers: from ceramics - from 25 thousand rubles, from ceramic composite - from 35 thousand rubles, from zirconium dioxide - from 40 thousand rubles.

The cost of original lumineers, created directly in a US laboratory, starts from 70 thousand rubles.

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1. Biryukova R.R. Aesthetic restoration of the frontal group of teeth // Bulletin of medical Internet conferences. – 2021.

Expert “It is advisable to carry out lamination only if the person does not have significant pathologies in the smile area and the structure of the teeth being restored is not disturbed. For example, there are no artificial crowns or large fillings, deep caries, or malocclusions – in particular, deep and straight ones. The procedure is also contraindicated for bruxism and increased enamel abrasion. Otherwise, the visual effect that the patient is striving for will not be achieved, and the restoration itself will be short-lived.” Orthopedist Chorny Stanislav Vladimirovich

Consulting specialist

Orlova Elena Vladimirovna

Doctor rating: 9.5 out of 10 (2) Specialization: Dentist-therapist Experience: 32 years

Ultraneers

Ultraneers

- popular ceramic dental onlays with a thickness of 0.6 mm: they are thicker than lumineers, but thinner than classic veneers. They are distinguished by good aesthetic characteristics, comparable to those of lumineers, strength, fast production times, and a reasonable price. This is a good alternative to lumineers (30-35% cheaper), which is installed using a minimally invasive method.

Comments

How to brush teeth with laminates?

Mari K. (03.11.2020 at 13:08) Reply to comment

Oral hygiene procedures in this case are carried out standardly, using a brush and paste, as well as an irrigator and rinse. The only thing you need to pay attention to is that the brush should have soft bristles, and the paste should not contain abrasive particles, as this can lead to microcracks and scratches on the surface of the artificial material.

Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (06.11.2020 at 09:24) Reply to comment

If I have crowns and they were not made perfectly white, because... The enamel of my teeth is yellow by nature. Is it possible to laminate a certain shade? To match the color of the crowns.

Julia (11/20/2020 at 4:00 pm) Reply to comment

Hello! I have been thinking about this procedure for a long time... Please tell me, do I understand correctly that my tooth is being ground down, and then it will not be possible to remove the veneering? So it’s no longer possible to return to natural teeth?

Nastya Li (11/20/2020 at 05:52 pm) Reply to comment

As we age and our teeth lose their shape, is lamination a good option for old age?

Quiet (11/20/2020 at 6:09 pm) Reply to comment

Hello!!! My teeth are naturally yellowish-gray. I didn't bleach them with anything. Since I work as a teacher and consider my appearance unaesthetic due to my teeth, I came to the conclusion that I need lamination. After reading about teeth lamination, many questions arose. Is this harmful to the enamel? What should I do if I need dental sanitation or treatment after lamination? Help me please

Adele (11/20/2020 at 7:19 pm) Reply to comment

Six months ago I installed veneers on my teeth. Yesterday I noticed that one of them seemed to have moved a little away from the tooth, what should I do?

Alla (11/30/2020 at 4:22 pm) Reply to comment

Contact your doctor immediately so that a specialist can glue the pad back on, if possible, or make a new one. It is impossible to leave everything as is, since in such a situation there is a possibility of damaging the tooth itself and the gums around it, and bacteria and pieces of food get clogged under the detached lining, which can lead to an inflammatory process.

Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (04.12.2020 at 10:02) Reply to comment

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When can Lumineers be used?

With the help of thin ceramic plates you can solve a lot of problems. Firstly, cover the unsightly surface of the teeth if they seem unsightly to you - they are chipped, yellowish or brownish in color. Secondly, due to the fact that lumineers can be made in different thicknesses, they help to slightly straighten the dentition. The overlay on the protruding tooth is made thinner than on the neighboring ones, due to which the smile acquires beauty. Thirdly, lumineers do an excellent job of closing the gap - diastema. This is exactly the case when, thanks to minor intervention, you can avoid many years of orthodontic treatment - wearing braces and retainers.

Content

• Main differences between veneers and lumineers
• What to choose - veneers or lumineers?
• Who is suitable for veneers or lumineers?
• Installation steps
• Dental care after installation

Lumineers are the thinnest plates that allow you to give your teeth the desired color, correct minor problems with shape, chips, cracks in enamel, pigmentation and other aesthetic flaws. This is a type of veneers that are called “Hollywood veneers” due to the ideal aesthetic result, minimal dental treatment and sky-high price.