Lumineers - difference from veneers, pros and cons.

Thanks to lumineers, everyone can give a beautiful shape, the desired shade to their teeth, turning a smile into an irresistible one. Let’s talk more about this procedure.

Lumineers: what is it?

An innovative invention from America is known among our compatriots as Hollywood Lumineers. These are thin plates created from high-quality ceramics. The ultra-thinness of these plates allows them to be installed without strong turning of the teeth. At the same time, their surface is slightly cleaned, after which it is covered with a composition for maximum adhesion of ceramics to tooth enamel. If we compare lumining with ceramic veneers, then in the first case, the plates are removed if necessary without damaging the enamel, returning the teeth to their original appearance.

What is the difference between lumineers and veneers and what should you choose?

→ The veneer is 0.6 mm thick. When sticking it without processing, the tooth will stick out, so when installing the veneer, the tooth is grinded. The thickness of the lumineer is 0.2 mm, which makes it possible to install it on a non-turned tooth. Lumineers are made from porcelain with crystals, for this reason a thin strip of this material can withstand excessive loads and does not deteriorate.

→ Lumineers are more practical and durable than veneers.

→ Lumineers brighten teeth.

→ When installing lumineers, fewer visits to the dentist are needed.

Table comparing lumineers and veneers

	Vee Nira	Lumineers
Plate thickness	0.5 – 0.7 mm	0.3mm
Installation Features	Requires teeth cleaning	No teeth grinding required
Life time	10 years	20 years
Effect after installation	natural natural smile	“Hollywood smile”
Number of doctor visits	Repeatedly	Two is enough
Price	Expensive	Several times more expensive

When are Lumineers installed?

The purpose of lumineers is to correct teeth. Thanks to such plates, it is possible to change not only the shape, but also the shade of the enamel, with their help the gap between the teeth is removed, chips and scratches are eliminated. Lumineers have different transparency, and the variety of shades is not limited. Lumering is recommended to be used when the enamel is abraded due to improper jaw work, as well as due to age. Due to age-related changes, the enamel becomes thinner, and ugly teeth age a person. The installation of lumineers adds beauty to a smile, restoring youth.

Do lumineers have disadvantages?

There are a number of contraindications. Thus, the installation of such plates is contraindicated for people with large teeth in the front row or in the presence of protruding teeth – Lumineers will only emphasize the disadvantage. Patients with teeth that are tilted or the jaw is too far back experience uneven loading on the teeth, which can lead to difficulty in inserting the plates. At the same time, the presence of filled teeth is not a contraindication.

How long can Lumineers be worn and do they need special care?

This is a durable type of restoration, since during installation the adhesion of the thinnest plate to the tooth is carried out at the micro level, which is a guarantee of long-term operation – more than twenty years. However, provided that the patient refuses to gnaw crackers and other hard foods.
Caring for lumineers is similar to caring for natural teeth. If it suddenly happened that the plate flew off, then it can be replaced very quickly.

Lumineers installation advice

Lumineers are more expensive than veneers. But it is important to pay attention to both the affordable price and the excellent quality of workmanship, which is guaranteed exclusively by professionals. Therefore, having decided to install Lumineers, be responsible in choosing a clinic and a specialist, so that the renewed smile does not disappoint you, but always brings joy.

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