What does “ZERONATE” mean?
ZERONATE is TU Dental’s premium laminate veneer brand, built on a philosophy of preserving natural teeth. Its vision is to combine near-zero thickness with the health and beauty of ideal natural teeth, while preserving as much of your own tooth structure as possible.
What does it have to do with veneers?
Veneers are a category of treatment that involves bonding a thin restoration centered on the front of the tooth. Within its category, ZERONATE is a brand that embodies TU Dental Clinic’s natural tooth preservation philosophy. It is easier to understand the consultation if you distinguish between the generic name of the treatment method and the brand name used by the clinic.
Although the purpose of correcting the color, shape, and small gaps in teeth is the same, the scope of treatment required is different. If you are only concerned about color, you can compare whitening, and if you are concerned about tooth position and bite, you can compare other methods such as orthodontic treatment.
How is suitability for no-prep treatment determined?
We assess whether adding the restoration would make the tooth too thick, how much enamel is available for bonding, and where chewing forces act. ‘Near-zero thickness’ describes the brand’s approach; it does not mean that every tooth can be treated without preparation.
Suitability, the need for tooth reduction, and the amount of reduction depend on each person's dental condition and treatment plan. It is important to understand the plan for each tooth and the reasons behind it.
Treatment process and post-attachment management
Diagnosis and consultation consider the desired changes and oral condition, while smile design and preview help confirm the direction. After fabrication, the restoration is checked for fit, color, and bite before bonding. Subsequent regular check-ups assess the gums and bond.
Even after a restoration is attached, cavities may form in the natural teeth around the border. Toothbrushing and interdental care are necessary, and the condition is checked if cracks, loosening, or discomfort occurs when chewing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can everyone have ZERONATE without tooth preparation?
The need for tooth reduction is determined after checking tooth position, remaining tissue, bite, and the desired shape. During consultation, focus on the preparation needed for each tooth and the reasons for it, rather than the name alone.
Can a single treated tooth blend in with the surrounding teeth?
Even when treating one tooth, the color, translucency, and length of the adjacent teeth must be compared. The number of teeth to treat depends on the desired changes and dental condition; treating several teeth is not a predetermined requirement.
What can I check before the restoration is bonded?
Design, preview, and final try-in each check different things. Ask when length and proportion can be adjusted, and at which stage the final color and bite will be assessed.
3 things to check before choosing ZERONATE
Please review the questions to ask before deciding on treatment and the treatment standards of TU Dental Clinic.
- Preservation of natural teeth
Does the clinic explain which areas of each tooth need reduction and what can be preserved?
TU Dental Clinic’s treatment standardsTU Dental Clinic examines the remaining tooth tissue and determines the scope of treatment by distinguishing between functionally necessary treatment and aesthetic adjustments.
TU’s natural tooth preservation treatment philosophy - Sufficient understanding
Does the clinic differentiate between what to check in the preview and the final try-in?
TU Dental Clinic’s treatment standardsAt TU Dental Clinic, we check the tooth structure, occlusion, and gum condition. If there are any terms you are unfamiliar with, please ask questions during consultation.
TU’s natural tooth preservation treatment philosophy - Care after treatment
Does the clinic check the condition of occlusion, gums, and adhesion after attachment?
TU Dental Clinic’s treatment standardsTU Dental Clinic checks the condition of occlusion, gums, and adhesion after attaching ZERONATE. Please check the possibility of repairing or replacing the restoration and how to care for it during your consultation.
From ZERONATE consultation to attachment and management
Further reading and references
Further reading
TU treatment guideZERONATE guide
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