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LUMINEERS® Porcelain Veneers
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Have you avoided
having a smile makeover with porcelain
veneers because you are anxious about
the placement process? If so, LUMINEERS®
may be right for you, since placing them
does not require removing the tooth's
enamel.
Lumineers are porcelain veneers that
offer the painless way to a permanently
whiter and perfectly aligned smile.
LUMINEERS BY CERINATE is a terrific
cosmetic solution for permanently
stained, chipped, discolored, misaligned
teeth, or even to revitalize old
existing crown and bridgework without
having to replace them.
. We can apply these contact lens-thin
"smile shapers" to teeth without any
grinding or shaving, transforming teeth
into a naturally beautiful smile that
looks perfect for every individual.
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Benefits of
LUMINEERS® Porcelain Veneers
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Virtually
painless placement process. Since
LUMINEERS® are about the size of a
contact lens, no tooth reduction is
needed to prepare the tooth in most
cases
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Convenient,
two-visit placement. Your cosmetic
dentist Melbourne can place
LUMINEERS® in 2-5 office visits: one
to plan your new smile, and one to
place the veneers.
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Reduced risk of
tooth sensitivity and trauma. Since
the tooth's enamel is not removed,
there is less of a risk of tooth
sensitivity or injury.
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Reversibility.
Unlike traditional veneers
placement, LUMINEERS® can be removed
in the future.
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Extraordinarily
strong. Clinically proven to last up
to 16-20 years
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A viable
alternative to braces in many cases
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No temporaries
required
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Evolving from
Cerinate porcelain restorations,
lauded as one of the top 100 dental
products for 2002 by Dentistry
Today, a highly-respected
publication
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LUMINEERS can
only be made from patented Cerinate
porcelain unavailable anywhere other
than the Cerinate Smile Design Studio.
In just 2-5 visits you can have a
custom-made smile that is clinically
proven to last over 20 years - and it is
completely reversible since your natural
tooth structure is still intact
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FAQ's
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What makes LUMINEERS®
Porcelain
Veneers different from other veneers?
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 LUMINEERS are
a brand of porcelain veneers by Cerinate
that are made of the ceramic material
and glued to the surface of your teeth,
just like porcelain veneers. However, lumineers are thinner, contact
lens-thin and are placed over
existing teeth without having to remove
sensitive or painful tooth structure.
LUMINEERS is thus painless because they
don't require removal of painful tooth
structure , permanent cosmetic solution
for stained, chipped, discolored or
misaligned teeth.
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What are the
indications of Lumineer Veneer?
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Whiten stained
teeth
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Reshape
misaligned/crooked teeth
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Even out uneven
teeth
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Lenghten short
teeth
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Close spaces or
gaps in between teeth
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Revitalize old
crown and bridgework
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Fix chipped
teeth
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Is the
LUMINEERS procedure painful?
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Getting ultra-thin
veneers is one of the least invasive
dental procedures available. LUMINEERS
procedure is a pain-free way to reshape
and permanently whiten your teeth.
Because they are so thin, in most cases
you will get a perfect fit without shots
or grinding down of the original tooth
structure. Also once the Lumineers have
been placed, there is no discomfort or
sensitivity later on.
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I think I need braces, but I heard
sometimes teeth can be fixed with
LUMINEERS?
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In most cases, yes! Your dentist will be
able to evaluate your dental situation
and decide whether braces are needed.
Sometimes, if you do not have severely
mis-aligned teeth, LUMINEERS can be used
to reshape your teeth, making them look
straighter and more uniform, as well as
whiter, something you don't get with
braces.
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How long do the
LUMINEERS last for?
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Long term clinical
research and testing has proven that
your new LUMINEERS smile will last and
look great for over 20 years.
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How long does it
take to get LUMINEERS?
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The whole process takes only 2-5 visits
and on your second visit when the
Lumineers are placed, you can expect to
be complete in an hour or so.
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What gets done with
a LUMINEERS procedure?
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After a
comprehensive exam, we will develop a
comprehensive cosmetic treatment plan to
make your smile exactly the way you
want. On the first visit, we will create
a precise mold of your teeth. Then we
will send everything to the LUMINEERS
Smile Design Studio for your custom
LUMINEERS to be created. With LUMINEERS,
there are no temporaries. Then when you
are in our dental practice for your
second visit, your LUMINEERS are
painlessly applied without shots or
drilling of sensitive tooth structure.
To see what your smile would look like
with dental veneers, we recommend
you have diagnostic wax up or a
procedure called
PROTOTYPE
TECHNIQUE, which will create
an image of you with your new veneers.
With these procedure, we first take our
initial records and then we make a
Prototype Smile in the laboratory. While
patients are having their dentistry
done, we have them wear this
provisionary prototype temporaries. This
will allow them to adjust to their new
look and make sure it's what they want
and what feels comfortable. These tools
can help you decide if veneers
would be a good choice for your smile.
Because we custom craft each patient's
dental veneers, you can choose the shape,
color, and style that best compliments
your appearance and the image you want
to achieve. When the new smile has been
completed, we see the permanent
restoration as we did the prototype.
This additional procedure will allow us
to fine-tune for a very well designed
and individualised new smile.
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Number of Porcelain
Veneer and Lumineer Appointments
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The veneer procedure
can often be completed in 2-5 dental
visits over the course of a four to
six-week period.
1. Initial Cosmetic Consultation.
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Pre-Treatment
Considerations
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During your first
consultation appointment we examine the
condition of your teeth prior to placing
minimal preparation , "no-prep", or full
prep veneers to ensure that your teeth
are clinically sound. In cases where
cost is a primary concern and the
patient's condition involves only a tiny
chip or crack in a single tooth,
composite bonding may be a more suitable
option. Although less durable and more
prone to staining than porcelain
veneers, composite bonding would be a
less expensive and quicker cosmetic
dentistry option.
To determine if you are a candidate for
a minimal preparation or "no-prep"
veneer procedure, see your dentist for a
thorough examination and to discuss your
specific cosmetic and dental issues.
Your dentist will explain the different
cosmetic dentistry options available to
meet your particular needs.
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2. Appointment
for the Prototype Smile (see above
details), could be optional
appointment depending on the type of
veneer and preparation required.
During this appointment, you will
actively participate in the "smile
design process." By sharing your
preferences about the shape, length,
width and color of the veneers and
the effect you want them to have on
changing the appearance of your
smile, you will help ensure that
your veneer treatment will meet your
expectations. It is important that
your dentist understands your
objectives when undergoing a veneer
procedure.
3. Preparations for Porcelain
Veneers, Lumineers and
provisionals(optional) using the
Prototype smile or temporaries
4. Permanent bonding or cementation
of final porcelain veneers or
Lumineers restorations.
Right after the
cementation, some patients experience a
transient 'SHAPE SHOCK" experience
especially with NO PREP Lumineer, until
they get used to the new smile. Common
to patients who opted not to have the
Prototype Smile.
5. Final
appointment to check everything is
OK
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Clinical
Procedure with Lumineer
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Option 1: NO PREP
TECHNIQUE
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Involves no removal
of any form of tooth structure.
Therefore, anesthesia and temporaries
are not required. Patients who are
scared of the needle, does not want
their teeth grinded down will fit in
this technique.
It is a conservative procedure in
theory, however in most cases, this
procedure due to its tendency to leave
the teeth over contoured, bulky and
quite unaesthetic. The teeth appear
bulky and are what is referred to as
"over-contoured."
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enamel is scraped off your teeth,
lumineers can make your smile appear
bulkier. The ramifications of
over-contoured teeth, aside from
them being unaesthetic, are the fact
that it is unhealthy for the gum
tissues that support the teeth.
o A slight ridge can be created
where the veneer connects with your
tooth, which could gather stains
around your veneers
o Your teeth can be more vulnerable
to tooth decay
o Your gums can be irritated,
increasing your chances of
gingivitis
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Option 2:COSMETIC
CONTOUR (ENAMELOPLASTY ONLY) TECHNIQUE
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Requires slight
reduction, or modification of the enamel
but never touches dentin during lumineer
placement. No reduction of sensitive
tooth structure. Only 0.3-0.5 mm enamel
is removed, causing no sensitivity,
therefore no need for anesthesia.
Minimal contouring is commonly used when
cases involve misalignment or reshaping
teeth.
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With LUMINEERS, can
I still chew gum and eat my favorite
sticky foods?
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Drink and eat
whatever you want. LUMINEERS are applied
in the most durable way possible.
However, LUMINEERS don't replace good
hygiene, so you should continue to visit
your dentist every 6 months for a
check-up and cleaning to keep your
LUMINEERS looking their best and the
rest of your teeth and gums healthy.
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Can LUMINEERS be
taken off if I want them removed?
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In most cases, Yes.
LUMINEERS are normally completely
reversible because there's no grinding
down of healthy tooth structure. Your
natural teeth are normally still intact
and strong. If you have any questions
about your particular case, come in for
a free consultation.
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So how difficult is
it to remove a veneer once it is already
placed?
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Well, porcelain
veneers are not meant to be removed,
there strength and durability is one of
the pros for seeking out porcelain
veneers as a restorative dental
treatment, your cosmetic dentist may
have his own technique at removing a
porcelain veneer in such cases mentioned
above.
Your cosmetic
dentist may remove a damaged porcelain
veneer by creating a notch in the
porcelain veneer and popping them off.
The most conservative way to remove
veneers is using a Waterlase laser which
disconnects the cement right through the
porcelain without damaging the tooth
underneath.
The porcelain veneer still cannot be
rebounded but no inadvertent tooth
structure is damaged as in the
"notching" technique. Once removed the
porcelain veneer cannot be re-used,
especially if has been damaged in some
manner. Rather, your cosmetic dentist
will order a new porcelain veneer from
the dental lab to replace the veneer
that was removed. Often times, the
underlying tooth structure may be
freshened up, whitened or polished to
help restore the natural brilliance of
your porcelain veneers.
Depending on the agreement made between
you and your cosmetic dentist, the
removal of a good or broken porcelain
veneer may require you to endure the
cost to fabricate a new porcelain
veneer. So, be careful and discerning
with your porcelain veneers and they
could last you a lifetime.
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I am having
porcelain veneers put on my front teeth.
I would also like to whiten my bottom
teeth. Which should I do first?
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When deciding on
porcelain veneers it is always best to
start out with whitening of your teeth
to get the desired shade prior to having
porcelain veneers placed. Porcelain
veneers do not whiten, and thus if your
porcelain veneers are placed first and
your natural teeth do not get as white
as you thought they may, or are whiter
than you expected, you have the problem
that your porcelain veneers will not
match! It is best to tell your dentist
that you would also like to whiten your
teeth prior to getting your porcelain
veneers. Wait 2 to 14 days after
whitening to allow the color to settle
and then move forward with choosing that
final color for your porcelain veneers.
This way you can ensure your smile is
consistent and your porcelain veneers
blend naturally with the rest of your
teeth.
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Can I Fix My
Porcelain Veneers or Lumineers?
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Porcelain Veneers
are designed to last a long time, so
once you can expect on average the
lifetime of your porcelain veneers to be
10 to 20 years before they need
replacement. Like all things however,
porcelain veneers or lumineers require
regular maintenance and regularly
scheduled cleanings as well as daily
brushing and flossing are essential for
keeping your porcelain veneers looking
bright and healthy.
Sometimes factors may arise in which
porcelain veneers need to be repaired or
replaced before the anticipated
timeline. Such considerations for early
replacement or adjustments to your
porcelain veneers may be as follows:
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o Poor placement
of Porcelain Veneers resulting in
discomfort or inflammation of the
gums
o Porcelain Veneers to do not match
the rest of your natural teeth color
o A chip in your porcelain veneer
from biting down to hard on ice or
accident related injury
o Porcelain Veneer has popped off
due to lack of strength in the
adhesive material
o Unhappy with design and feel of
porcelain veneers received from one
cosmetic dentist
o Porcelain Veneers are too bulky or
unnatural looking
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ith an experienced
cosmetic dentist performing the
porcelain veneer procedures, it is rare
to have any of the above listed
concerns, and you are normally given
several opportunities to give your input
on the shape, size, and color of your
porcelain veneer restorations before
they are permanently cemented. If
however, you do need to address your any
of the considerations above, try talking
to your cosmetic dentist for steps you
both can take to fixing your porcelain
veneers. If you would rather seek the
consultation of a new cosmetic dentist
remember to find a cosmetic dentist with
extensive porcelain veneer experience,
and look into all of your options. Given
the problem listed above with your
porcelain veneers, you may need to make
a simple adjustment, do some teeth
whitening, replace one veneer, or decide
that you want new porcelain veneers that
are better matched to your style and
smile.
Old porcelain veneers can be removed,
but it will require some patience and
teamwork from you and your cosmetic
dentist.
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Dental Veneers Cost
& Procedure Details
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How much money do
veneers cost? Dental veneers can serve
as a beautiful - albeit expensive -
solution for worn tooth enamel, uneven
tooth alignment, abnormal spacing, chips
and cracks. Although veneers can be
pricey, people often are more than happy
with their results and feel the benefits
far outweigh the cost.
Porcelain veneers are more expensive
than their composite resin and Lumineer
vneers counterparts.
Veneers Cost Factors
The cost of dental veneers depends on
many factors, including:
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The fees of the
cosmetic dentist who performs the
procedure.
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The artistic and
technical skill of the ceramist
making the veneers and the cosmetic
dentist who is applying the veneers.
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The Cosmetic
complexity.
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The material
used.
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The number of
teeth requiring veneers.
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Beautiful
cosmetic dentistry requires the use
of expensive materials, first-class
cosmetic dental labs, and usually
extra time and effort on the part of
the cosmetic dentist. All these
extra costs are factored into the
fee.
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How to Care for
Porcelain Veneer and Lumineers on Teeth
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Lumineers are
growing in popularity as they provide a
beautiful new smile with extreme
affordability and minimal fuss. They are
a visually appealing solution for
moderate dental deficiencies. Dental
care for veneers is no different from
regular dental care. Clean and floss
your new smile daily, visit us regularly
for professional care and maintenance,
and consider wearing a night-guard to
prevent teeth grinding while you sleep
The following are a few tips that can
help extend the lifespan of your
Veneers:
LUMINEER
AFTERCARE
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Though Lumineers
are extremely durable, you should
still avoid consuming large amounts
of hard and sticky foods, which can
stress the bonding material. To
reduce the risk of damage to your
veneers, do not bite or chew on hard
objects such as nut shells or bones,
and do not use your teeth to open or
tear packages. Your dentist also may
advise you to avoid certain foods
that could damage the porcelain or
composite used. Chew these foods
with your back teeth if it's
unavoidable.
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It's important
to avoid foods that can potentially
discolor or corrode the bonding
cement, such as coffee, red wine,
and tea.
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Keep in mind
that smoking habits can also
discolor your new Lumineers.
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Brush and floss
your teeth several times a day. The
Lumineers are resistant to bacteria
and decay, but it is still necessary
to maintain the health of your
natural teeth.
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If you play
physical contact sports such as
football or soccer, your Lumineers
are exposed to potential injury. We
can create a custom mouth guard so
you can continue to do what you
love, without damaging your perfect
smile.
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Grinding your
teeth frequently at night can damage
the Lumineers. If you suffer from
night grinding, please contact us
immediately so we can create a
custom night guard.
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Using abrasive
toothpastes can harm the surface and
bonding of your Lumineers. We can
provide you with samples and
recommendations of less harmful
alternatives.
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Any Negative
Aspects about Lumineers?
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Due to their
relative ease and quick placement,
lumineers do have downfalls that you
wouldn't experience with traditional
porcelain veneers.
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o Finding and
matching a color to compliment your
hair, skin and eye tone is more
difficult
o Your teeth will be lengthened,
(without incisal tooth reduction)
possibly leaving you with an
improper bite
o Also, the lumineers, in NO PREP
technique, have a tendency to create
a ledge at the gumline since the
tooth underneath is not prepared
enough. This can cause an area of
bacterial trap leading to unhealthy
gum situation, which can lead to
chronic inflammation and possibly
bone loss
o The lumineers are not of enough
thickness to allow for proper
translucency and tend to look too
opaque or have show-through of a
dark tooth underneath.
o Porcelain Veneers can be fragile.
Porcelain veneers are designed to be
strong and durable, but when
presented with excessive impact or
force like grinding of your teeth or
chewing hard foods, porcelain
veneers can chip or break.
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Porcelain Veneer
need to have enough thickness to have
strength and, contrary to popular
belief, they have to be thick enough to
look natural. This allows the ceramist
to build in enough translucency and
characteristics to mimic the optical
qualities of a natural tooth.
Since, It doesn't have the life-like
quality of other feldspathic porcelains.
The shadings tend to be monochoromatic
by itself, without altering the
shading/colour of the Lumineer during
cementation process.
PLEASE NOTE:
Patients who want a highly pronounced
life-life tooth appearance with high
translucency on the incisal edge (biting
surface of the front teeth),
polychromatic shading/colour or wanted
highly characterized lifelife tooth
enamel,, are NOT a good candidate for
Lumineer.
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What is the
difference between porcelain veneers and
Lumineers?
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Lumineers is a
brand name of porcelain veneers made
from patented porcelain called
Cerinate.
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Lumineers
require very little or no tooth
reduction. Lumineers are an
excellent choice when your teeth are
slightly set back or need very minor
changes. Lumineers are not right for
everyone.
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If you require
more extensive changes (extreme
makeovers etc.) traditional
Porcelain veneers might be the
better choice.
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Certain parts of
smile design process actually become
complicated in No prep Technique as
procedure is confined to working
with shape of the teeth the way they
are.
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Each person
needs to be evaluated individually
to see which type of veneer in best
for them. It might even be a
combination of both
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Preparation for
Traditional Porcelain Veneer and
Lumineer.
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Lumineers are
approximately 1/3 of a millimeter thick;
porcelain veneers are 1/2 millimeter
thick. This difference is nominal.
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Differences in
Optical properties between Lumineer and
Traditional veneer
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Lumineer Before and after (photos
courtesy by DenMat) |
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Traditional Veneer (actual cases of Dr.
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What are some of
the Pros and Cons of Porcelain Veneers
and Lumineers Veneer?
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By now you will have
seen that porcelain veneers and
lumineers are an obvious way to brighten
your smile, correcting tooth
discoloration, gaps and spaces, and
crooked and chipped teeth. We give you
that extra dose of self-confidence and
it is obvious that regardless if you are
seeking an extreme makeover or just a
way to smile and shine, porcelain
veneers and lumineers are an excellent
restorative procedure that can change
your life. So why not get porcelain
veneers, well the major issue and one
most people will consider before
scheduling the procedure with their
cosmetic dentist is, money. Porcelain
Veneers are not cheap, but they have
once been likened to driving up to a
business meeting or a date in a brand
new corvette.
Below is a list of a few other pros and
cons to consider when deciding on
whether or not porcelain veneers or
lumineers are right for you.
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Expert Advice:
Porcelain veneers aren't for everyone.
Make sure you choose a cosmetic dentist
that understands the different dental
materials and uses the one the will give
you the smile you want while reducing
the minimum amount of your tooth
structure. A good cosmetic dentist knows
when to use bonding, porcelain veneers
and crowns and still get the million
dollar smile. Your tooth structure is
precious and an excellent cosmetic
dentist will know when to use minimum or
no reduction of your tooth. Experience
and training are vital when choosing
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PROs of Porcelain
Veneers and lumineers
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Porcelain
Veneers and Lumineers give you a
natural appearance. One of the best
features and pros of porcelain
veneers is their realistic
appearance. Porcelain veneers are
made of a ceramic that has many of
the same life-like properties of
natural enamel. When well crafted,
can blend effortlessly into your
natural smile.
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Porcelain
Veneers and Lumineers are
Stain-Resistant.
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Porcelain veneers and Lumineers are
durable. They are relatively long
lasting depending on personal
maintenance and upkeep. They can
last up to 15-20 years, which is
much longer than composite veneer.
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Porcelain
Veneers and Lumineers can be used to
whiten teeth. Many times they are
used in cases where dark colored
teeth have not responded to
traditional teeth whitening. In this
case, they can be placed to color up
tooth discoloration and leave you
with a younger, healthier looking
smile
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Porcelain
Veneers and Lumineers require
minimum amount of tooth preparation.
Compared to porcelain veneer
alternative treatments, they usually
do not require extensive amounts of
natural tooth structure to be
removed. This makes them more
conservative to your tooth structure
over your lifetime.
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Porcelain
Veneers and Lumineers Improves
Appearance & Restores Confidence.
Porcelain veneers and Lumineers are
a great way to improve your
appearance and restore ones self
confidence. Dental flaws such as
crooked teeth, tooth discoloration,
and small gaps, can be easily
corrected with very little trouble
by placing porcelain veneers.
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CONs of Porcelain
Veneers and lumineers
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Porcelain
Veneers and Lumineers are still
artificial teeth. Although
porcelain veneers look realistic,
porcelain veneers are still
artificial teeth, which may deter
patients seeking a more natural
approach to their dental treatment.
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Porcelain
Veneers and Lumineers are
expensive. The decision to get
porcelain veneers and lumineers
hould be viewed as an investment in
you and your future.
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Porcelain
Veneers and Lumineers can be
fragile. Porcelain veneers are
designed to be strong and durable,
but when presented with excessive
impact or force like grinding of
your teeth or chewing hard foods,
porcelain veneers and Lumineers can
chip or break.
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Porcelain
veneers and Lumineers are
permanent. Remember that when
your cosmetic dentist places your
porcelain veneers and Lumineers with
permanent cement, those porcelain
veneers are there to stay. Make sure
you are 100% happy with the
temporaries or Prototype smile or
veneers, and have had sufficient
time to test out the temporary
veneers. Make sure you see the
permanents in your mouth before
permanent bonding to make sure you
are happy with the shade, shape and
length before you give the go ahead
to cement the porcelain veneers for
good.
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Finally,
porcelain veneers and Lumineers are
not for everyone, and you may
not be a candidate for veneers
depending on your oral health or
existing tooth structure. An
experienced cosmetic dentist should
be able to address each individual
tooth and come up with a treatment
plan that is right for you.
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On the whole,
however, most people will find that the
pros of porcelain veneers and Lumineers
far outweigh the cons of porcelain
veneers when seeking a cosmetic dental
treatment. Veneers are a natural looking
restoration, whether you are seeking an
instant orthodontic procedure, or
something to correct tooth
discoloration, crooked teeth, or gaps.
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Are Lumineers the
Best choice for Dental Veneers?
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Lumineers are a
conservative approach to whitening,
straightening, or simply enhancing the
aesthetics of teeth. If you stress and
worry about dental visits and the pain
you typically experience, lumineers are
your best road to a new and affordable
smile makeover.
The biggest
selling point is that no
sensitive enamel is scraped off your
teeth and no drilling is required,
providing you with a painless smile
makeover. If you
suffer dental anxiety and hate needles,
lumineers are the best options for you
to have a new smile.
Since lumineers require less work by
your cosmetic dentist and are made of
less material, they generally cost less
than other porcelain veneers.
They are
affordable options of having a
new smile.
Great for patient who wanted to have
a"the hollywood White' smile ie with
teeth looking bright and white in all
areas of the teeth, pearly or snowy
white smile.
Remember
changing your smile is a personal
decision that can have many positive
effects on your life. With any procedure
you should take your time and weigh the
pros and cons. There's no question that
Lumineers can help you get a better
looking smile, and in order to do so you
must have them done by an experienced
cosmetic dentist.
It's vital that you consult with an
experience cosmetic dentist who will be
honest in his or her assessment of your
oral health, gives you many options and
see if lumineers are appropriate for
you. Still, you need to compare the pros
and cons of each before making the right
decision for your budget, schedule,
health and appearance.
To make sure you
choose the type of veneer best suited to
your individual needs, we would be happy
to advise you to the best path for your
smile makeover.
For further info about Lumineers, please
visit this link: http://www.lumineers.com/
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