Lumineers generally cover only the front and sides of a tooth. When a tooth requires root canal therapy, access to the nerve is usually done from the back of the tooth, away from where the Lumineer is located. If a cavity forms along the edge of a Lumineer, replacement is usually needed. Small... more
Cavities and root canal after getting Lumineers
What should be done when a cavity develops or a root canal is needed after getting Lumineers done?
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28 Jul 2009
Most of the cavities can be filled without removing Lumineers. The root canals are NOT a problem at all! We get to the root of the tooth through the back part of the tooth, not the front ( where the Lumineer is located).