A Lumineer is a veneer by any other name, but a veneer with a modern twist to it, says a City of Leeds dentist. They come so thin that the usual work needed to prepare a tooth for a veneer, isn’t necessary. The problem with veneers is that they simply replace the enamel remove that is taken off a tooth to allow an adhesion. That can cause problems later on when you want to replace the veneer with new technology; you see a veneer is not reversible. The thing with very thin veneers is that they don`t last long as they are so thin, they simply wear away as all things do. The thickness of a veneer is necessary because of the problem it is solving, that could be anything from a cracked, chipped, misaligned or discoloured tooth and it also needs to last a long time. With a Lumineer the thickness problem is solved by the new formula used to make the veneer, this allows it to be ultra thin and therefore more flexible. With no preparation as such needed, and with longevity of some 20 years, they are the perfect choice for any patient. They can also be lifted off at any time to do other work on the tooth, and then simply replaced. There are no after affects either as the usual planning of the enamel is not done, the veneer is simply cemented in place in minutes. This means that the cost is also down as not so much work is involved, all in all a good alternative to conventional veneers.
Veneers have been popular for many years now, they are used to cover a multitude of dental problems and are very effective says a City of Leeds dentist. The problem with them though is that they are an irreversible dental procedure, once fitted they are with you for the life of the tooth. Veneers do discolour and are replaceable, but only with another veneer. The main problem is that the tooth is planned down to the thickness of the veneer and that enamel is lost forever. The new style veneer is called a Lumineer and it really is a breath of fresh air in dental procedures. It is made from a new formula that allows the makers to design them so they are super thin, yet they have lost no strength. They are so thin that no work is needed on the tooth to cement them on, and they hide as many sins as the conventional veneer. They are expected to last 20 years or so, as opposed to a veneer with a life span of around 5-15 years depending on the thickness and design. If new technology comes along in say 12 years time, your dentist can simply remove the Lumineer without any problems or loss of enamel. They can cover up misaligned teeth, discoloured teeth, cracked and chipped teeth and all in a session that can be done in your lunch hour. There is no pain or discomfort and they are usable straight away, the cost is also much cheaper than a normal veneer.
A Lumineer’s is a veneer, plain and simple. However, it isn`t that simple and that fact makes it a brilliant choice for many people with teeth problems, says a Leeds central dentist. Discolouration is just one problem these unique ceramic veneers solve; they also cover gaps, chips, cracks and even misaligned teeth. Fitting them is a really easy process and requires little prep work by your dentist, one tooth or a whole row can be fitted in one sitting. Normal veneers are fitted by first having a lot of prep work; this was due to the thickness of the veneer which is made from ceramic clay. Depending on the type and thickness, the equivalent amount of enamel is required to be shaved off the tooth; this exposed part is then replaced with the veneer to bring it back up to its original thickness. They last for between 3-5 and 10-15 years depending on the type and thickness. That problem doesn’t exist with the Lumineer’s however; the formula used to make them allows the orthodontist to make them super thin like a veneer should be. The strength and method used to make them also allows them to keep their colour, and their longevity is also longer. The other property they have that makes them a good choice is that you can have them removed at any time in the future, and they will be just as they were originally. This allows you to have the choice in the future to try out new technology; with a normal veneer you can only replace them with another veneer.
Veneers are very popular with patients because they cover a lot of defects; they are also popular with patients that have discoloured teeth, says a Leeds dentist. Made of ceramic they need a bit of work done on the tooth before fitting, but now that has been revolutionised with the incredible Lumineer. It is a veneer in all but name, and it is proving extremely popular for its versatility, cost effectiveness and durability. They are super thin compared to conventional veneers, but that doesn’t deter from their strength as they are made from a new formula of ceramic. Usually a tooth needs to be prepared by planning it down by the thickness of the veneer, the planed area is then replaced by the veneer, and the way it is blended onto the tooth makes it a good choice to have one. Once you have a veneer though, you will always have a veneer, as the planed enamel doesn’t grow back. The Lumineer solves that problem with its unique thinness; this allows the tooth to be fitted with the veneer without the preparation work. This means that in 15 years from now you can have the Lumineer’s taken off, and your tooth worked on again as it will be a full enamel tooth as before. The cost is of course a lot cheaper due to the easy fit, and they last up to 20 years.
The Lumineer veneer is now proving to be very popular not only with cosmetic dentists, but also their clients says a Leeds Central dentist. The magnificent thing about them is that they are so hard wearing; they now come in an ultra thin size. As veneers go that in itself is a real breakthrough in dental advances, because it means that they can just be literally popped onto a tooth without any previous preparation work. That is good news not just for their clients, but also for your dentist too as it means they don`t have to destroy your tooth enamel in order to fit it. They take around 20 minutes to fit and set, so you could easily have a whole set of them fitted in a few hours. They are mainly used to disguise discoloured teeth, but they are also good to hide a chipped or misaligned tooth. A crack in a tooth can also be hidden by a Lumineer, and at the same time the cement used to adhere it to the tooth will also seal the crack. The cost of a Lumineer as compared to a conventional veneer is very competitive, this is due to the easier manufacture of a Lumineer, and the fact that not so much preparation work is needed to fix the veneer to the tooth. When a normal veneer is attached, the tooth has to be shaved of the same thickness to allow the veneer to be attached; this involves shaving of the tooth enamel which never grows back.
Teeth that are discoloured, unevenly spaced or worn down look unhealthy and can add years on to the age of the patient. Once tooth enamel has been stained or worn it cannot be grown back or effectively cleaned. One option to restore the appearance of a healthy smile is to have a set of porcelain veneers fitted. Veneers are thin ceramic caps that fit over the top of existing teeth giving the appearance of real teeth. Because they are manufactured, they can be designed to specifically fit your individual teeth giving an even and bright look to your smile.
