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Lumineers is a brand of porcelain veneers made by a dental company called Den-mat. Porcelain mimics teeth better than other types of false teeth. They give the appearance of nice white and if the procedure is done correctly it will improve your smile drastically.
Lumineers are made of a stronger porcelain material than traditional porcelain veneers, because in that way they can be made thinner. With traditional porcelain veneers the dentist would have to grind the tooth down so the porcelain veneers can fit properly. Lumineers don’t require that because they are made so thin. The dentist just cements the Lumineers onto the tooth. Without the process of having to grind the tooth down, it makes the Lumineers cost per tooth much cheaper than traditional porcelain veneers.
The Lumineers cost per tooth is $700-$1100 depending on the dentist. The procedure usually takes about three visits, depending on which dentist you decide to go to, there may be extra fees for each visit. The Lumineers also have to be cemented in properly, or else they can crack or stain. Mistakes like that can mess up your smile design. Getting mistakes like those fixed will add to your expenses, so it is always best to invest in an expert cosmetic dentist, even if it costs a little more.
If you find that the Lumineers cost per tooth is too much, you can try getting in touch with your insurance company. Although there are some insurance companies out there that will outright refuse to pay for this kind of procedure, but there are couple that will pay for part of the costs, or even all of it. It’s always good to check to make sure.
Fortunately, Lumineers are very durable if they are cemented properly. The life-span of Lumineers can exceed ten years. They are much cheaper than other types of false teeth. Therefore this would be much cheaper for you in the long run as you would not have to get them replaced every year like other teeth restoratives.
If you are not satisfied with your Lumineers, the procedure is reversible and you can get them removed. However, it would be expensive and rather painful. The Lumineers will have to be removed by a dental drill. The removal procedure including the anesthetic would about $3000.
So if you decide to get Lumineers, get a good a dentist, and really think about it before you go through with the procedure. If the procedure is done right, you will have a beautiful smile. But it’s done incorrectly it will have wasted a good amount of your money.
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The two most popular choices for improving the appearance of your teeth are traditional porcelain veneers and Lumineers. Both types of veneers are made of thin, durable porcelain materials that are designed for your specific needs and affixed to the fronts of your own teeth. Veneers were created to provide cosmetic dentistry patients with the opportunity to have a smile they can be proud to show off.
Which type of veneers is right for you is determined by a few different factors such as:
· Your dental history
· Your general health
· Your own expectations
· Your cosmetic dentist’s recommendations
How Veneers are Made
Veneers are designed to be bonded to the front of a patient’s tooth. They are made of stain, chemical and erosion-resistant materials that make up the veneer and become a permanent fixture on the front of a tooth. Many veneers are made of a combination of polymer and other vitreous materials such as ceramic and glass.
The manufacturing of veneers is designed so that your cosmetic dentist or the dental lab he/she works with can blend color pigments in order to match the color of your natural tooth enamel, or the color you choose for your new veneers.
One method of veneer manufacturing employs the heating and pressing of ceramic powder to form the veneer. The correct size and shape are formed with the use of an impression of the patient’s prepared tooth surface and a milling machine. After the final heating is performed, the external surface of the veneer is given its final shape. This shape is designed to be an exact match of the natural tooth’s impression.
Veneers can also be manufactured from small blocks of ceramic clay that are shaped to perfectly fit over the patient’s tooth. With the use of CEREC (Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics) technology the dentist can use computer software to design the veneers, then send the information to the machine’s milling unit where the final veneer is shaped.
Traditional Veneer Manufacturing
Traditional porcelain veneers, also called dental porcelain laminates, are shells of porcelain that are wafer-thin. They are permanently bonded to your teeth to hide such problems as:
· Discoloration
· Misalignment
· Wear
· Chips
· Cracks
· Breaks
Veneer manufacturing is designed to create a material that is non-porous (will not stain), non-abrasive (will not wear down other teeth) and very resilient. Once the porcelain veneer is bonded to the front of a tooth, it becomes extremely durable and strong.
Lumineers Manufacturing
Lumineers differ from traditional porcelain veneers in the way they are manufactured, as well as, the way they are placed. Lumineers are manufactured with Cerinate porcelain material and are designed to be no thicker than a contact lens. They are also placed over existing teeth without your cosmetic dentist having to remove any of your natural tooth’s structure.
Lumineers are designed to last nearly 20 years without needing to be repaired or replaced and include a five year warranty. They are designed with the ability to be removed without damage to your natural teeth. Lumineers match your own natural tooth enamel so closely, you won’t be able to tell that your teeth ever looked any different.
Both traditional veneers and Lumineers are the best and most convenient solution for restoring damaged or defective teeth.
