Patients who have badly discoloured , unevenly spaced or worn down teeth can now have the aesthetic appearance of their teeth restored by the application of veneers. Veneers are thin ceramic shells that are placed over the top of existing teeth to alter the cosmetic appearance.
In the past some dentists have been slightly reticent to use veneers for several reasons. Firstly, veneers often looked very unrealistic when placed next to natural teeth. Secondly, the application of a veneer required a significant portion of the tooth enamel to be ground away in order to accommodate the veneer and dental cement without the tooth appearing too big.
However, thanks to the improvements in dental technology, there are now veneers that are incredibly lifelike and so thin that only minimal tooth preparation is required prior to fixing. Lumineers, manufactured by Cerinate, are such veneers. They are incredibly thin, about the same width as a contact lens, and only require the smallest amount of enamel removal to fit over the tooth. In fact, Lumineer veneers are so thin and require such minor preparation work that they are completely removable. They are also able to fit over existing crowns and dental work. This means that the need for preparation work is reduced and that the amount of pain and discomfort to the patient is also significantly smaller.
Lumineers are at the cutting edge of dental technology and represent a huge leap towards realistic and effective dental substitute for a real tooth. If you require a new veneer or are thinking about having an existing dental repair updated, then ask a City of Leeds dentist about Lumineer veneers at your next appointment.
