In the dental industry, research is ongoing, new methods of dental treatment, correction of deficiencies, and whitening are being introduced. So recently, all the usual veneers have been replaced by lumineers. Feedback on this innovation in the field of cosmetic cosmetic prosthetics is generally positive. Although some patients at first may complain of some discomfort, which passes quickly enough.
So still,
what are lumineers? Speaking in a very simple language, lumineers are a kind of cover that, using special technology, is worn on a patient’s healthy tooth. This product is made of high quality ceramics. It is worth noting that, unlike veneers, lumineers do not require preliminary preparation of the tooth, that is, it does not have to be grinded and reduced in size. The fact is that lumineers are several times thinner than veneers. At least dentists claim that the thickness of the product is only 0.2 mm, while veneers have a wall of more than 0.5 cm.
At any time, lumineers can be removed from the tooth or teeth, without causing them any visible or invisible damage. Despite their seemingly thin wall, this “tooth cover” is quite durable. So, according to the tests, the service life can reach twenty years.
Lumineers: dentists reviews the merits
So, lumineers, like any ongoing cosmetic procedure, has its pros and cons. Most of the advantages are much greater than the disadvantages. The main advantages include:
the procedure does not require pain relief;
tooth enamel and tooth integrity as a whole are not disturbed or deformed;
installation of prostheses takes little time;
teeth insensitive to cold or hot food;
it is possible to remove at any time, while the appearance of the "old" teeth is preserved;
there is no restriction in the intake of products, you can use chewing gum and even chew toffee sweets.
What does the installation of lumineers give?
With this type of cosmetic prosthetics, the patient receives perfectly straight teeth. At the same time, he will not have to walk in braces for a long time, about which it cannot be said that they paint a person. With the help of lumineers, the teeth acquire a healthy shine, become white, neat and even, get rid of chipping.
Lumineers: reviews of doctors about the shortcomings
The advantages of using the new technology were written just above, but there is nothing ideal in the world, and therefore lumineers have drawbacks, although they can hardly be called significant. These include:
the tooth is slightly enlarged, which takes a rounded shape, which makes the smile not quite natural;
improper or unprofessional installation leads to the ingestion of food under the prosthesis, which causes irritation and discomfort. The way out of this situation is obvious - to seek help only from a qualified specialist.
Many believe that the price of lumineers is slightly overestimated, while reviews of them only increase the popularity and demand. Therefore, the cost so far will remain at the level of a thousand to one and a half thousand dollars per tooth.