Lumineers are a convenient and non-surgical treatment dentists use to provide patients with a beautiful, brighter, and straighter smile. This treatment utilizes a bonding technique to adhere a special porcelain covering over damaged teeth. This treatment looks and feels natural, making it a preferred cosmetic dentistry solution for many patients.
Lumineers are available at Smile Solutions in Pittsburg and the surrounding area. Getting Lumineers is a way to boost confidence by improving your aesthetic appearance. Our practitioners are ready to fit you for durable, long-lasting veneers that will enhance your smile. Call us at 620-317-0286 to schedule an appointment.
Dental Restoration With Lumineers®
Lumineers are dental veneers that adhere to the surface of the teeth enamel. They consist of cerinate feldspathic pressable porcelain, which is very thin but strong. Patients can opt for this product when the teeth are healthy but cosmetically flawed to achieve a whiter, more perfect smile.
This treatment is ideal for patients with stained or discolored teeth and restores worn-down or chipped teeth. They can also eliminate spaces and gaps and align crooked teeth. Lumineers help brighten smiles that have had no success with professional teeth whitening products.
- This treatment is ideal for patients with stained or discolored teeth and restores worn-down or chipped teeth.
Benefits Of Lumineers®
Lumineers have an average lifespan of 20 years. The special porcelain construction prevents this type of veneer from wearing down quickly and makes it resistant to staining. Furthermore, because they are so thin, they can be placed without grinding teeth down. For this reason, the Lumineer procedure is reversible. Patients who have damaged their Lumineers or want to change the way they look can easily have the veneers taken off and replaced.
- …because they are so thin, they can be placed without grinding teeth down. For this reason, the Lumineer procedure is reversible.
How The Process Works
Lumineers are custom-made to fit in a patient’s mouth, so it takes at least two appointments to install them. The dentist will first examine the patient’s teeth to determine which problems veneers can solve. According to the American Dental Association, the dentist will follow the steps below to complete the process:
- Make a custom mold: The dentist will cast a mold of the patient’s teeth in soft clay. This mold will serve as the template. By using this mold, the dentist can be confident that the veneers will fit comfortably.
- Determine the correct shade for teeth: Lumineers are designed to look natural, so the dentist will pay special attention to the coloration. The right shade should closely resemble the natural color of a patient’s teeth. The veneers may need to be made slightly darker if intended to remedy discoloration.
- Create the Lumineers: The dentist will then use the custom mold to create the custom veneers in a dental lab. Lumineers are made with proprietary porcelain that is durable. The dentist will ensure that they are the proper color and size before placing them in the patient’s mouth.
- Place the veneers: Lumineers are thin enough that teeth do not need to be ground down to accommodate them. This allows the dentist to place the veneers during the second appointment. The dentist will then examine the fit and adjust it as needed.
- Lumineers are designed to look natural so that the dentist will pay special attention to the coloration.
The Effects Of Lumineers®
The placement of Lumineers does not involve removing any of the tooth’s healthy structure. Lumineers are semi-permanent and usually completely reversible. Patients can choose to have their Lumineers taken off at any time. If this is the case, we will schedule a consultation to go over the process and desired outcome. Once removed, they usually do not have any effect on the original teeth.
The process of removing Lumineers is safe and effective. However, there is always a risk for damage when any type of veneer is removed from teeth. Due to this, we will need to ensure the patient’s teeth and overall oral health are in proper shape for the procedure. We will also take the necessary precautions to ensure the patient’s safety during this treatment.
- Lumineers are semipermanent and usually completely reversible.
Lumineers® Vs. Veneers
Lumineers are a specific type of veneer. While they both cover teeth to help them appear whiter and straighter, there are some key differences between the two that people should consider. Lumineers are much thinner than traditional veneers, making them feel lighter and more natural.
However, their thin structure means that Lumineers cannot cover teeth with dramatically dark stains on them as veneers can. The process of applying veneers is more lengthy and invasive than for Lumineers since the removal of the tooth’s surface must occur during preparation. This modification of teeth makes veneers permanent, while Lumineers are typically removable.
- Lumineers are much thinner than traditional veneers, making them feel lighter and more natural.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cosmetic Dentistry Terminology
Acrylic temporary veneers are tooth-colored veneers that remain on the teeth for about 5 to 10 days or until the permanent veneers are ready for placement.
A certified Lumineers dentist has the proper certification to direct the creation, placement, and maintenance of Lumineers on the teeth.
Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person’s teeth, gums, and/or bite.
Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that increases the extent of a tooth structure for restorative or esthetic purposes.
DenMat Lab provides a variety of dental equipment from curing lights to finishing/polishing instruments and impression devices.
A crown is an artificial tooth, usually consisting of porcelain, which covers the top of the implant to provide people with an aesthetically pleasing and fully-functional tooth.
LumiSmile can help repair and restore gaps, stains, or crooked teeth instead of having to live with these imperfections on a daily basis.
Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of tooth-colored porcelain that will cover the teeth in order to correct the teeth size, shape, or shade.
Tetracycline is an antibiotic that can cause permanent gray discoloration of teeth when people use it at a young age.
Translucent veneers typically consist of porcelain and match the overall shade of the surrounding teeth for a natural appearance.
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If you have chipped, discolored, or otherwise damaged teeth, Lumineers may be the right solution to restore your smile. Smile Solutions can help. Call us today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.