Bellevue Lumineers doctors
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Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 270, Seattle |
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20 answers |
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Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
1545 116th Avenue NE Suite 100, Bellevue |
2 answers |
Recent Answers
They are too short other than that the rest of my teeth are fine. So will it be less expensive?
Certainly the fee for 2 teeth will be less than a fee for 10, but a per tooth fee is likely higher. The challenge to get the colors to match, the proportions and variation in materials used can all play a factor.
Some cases can be very simple and the fee may be the same as a simple crown. However, if the teeth have other issues, the cost will go up.
Are patiencts generally happier with the color matching results of porcelain over lumineers?
Lumineers are nothing more than a brand of porcelain from a company called Den-Mat. They are a porcelain material and technique that has been around for many years, originally called Cerinate.
The color matching challenges with Lumineers and other brands of porcelain are the same. If anything, Lumineers can be more challenging due to how thin they are. If the teeth underneath are significantly dark, the Lumineers can have a difficult time masking the color.
I have missing upper and lower back teeth: 3 upper right, 2 lower right and 2 upper left, but all back teeth are there for anchors.I would like to know if Lumineers can be used to replace or are implants a better option?
Great question-Missing teeth can only be replaced with Implants, Bridges or Partial Dentures. You may or may not be a candidate but go discuss your options with a dentist who has experience in replacing missing teeth. Lumineers are for changing the color and shape of your teeth. Much success-