Laminates are an ultra-thin shell of tooth-colored porcelain or composite that is cemented over the facial surfaces of your teeth to correct dental issues including worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, tooth discoloration, and chips or cracks.
Although laminates fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry because they help makeover smiles with beautifully aligned, shapely teeth, they also boast protective qualities and may eliminate the need for more extensive treatments. Other benefits include durability, an improved smile appearance, and the need for little-to-no removal of tooth structure compared to crowns.
Laminates are very thin porcelain that usually are applied on the front teeth. Dental porcelain laminates are applied in the process without requiring little or no preparation. Porcelain laminates are bonded with special adhesives which gives quite excellent aesthetic results due to good permeability of color. Laminates that produced very thin by using highly sensitive techniques provide excellent compatibility with the teeth and surrounding tissues.