Are Lumineers the best dental veneers?

The idea of doing no prep veneers (not removing enamel) is the only good thing about Lumineers and even that has limited applications. Even if you look at the professional brochures put out by the Lumineer manufacturers the untrained eye can see that they are bulkier than the natural teeth. However, my biggest... more

There are several things that need to happen for a veneer case to be successful. They need to have enough thickness to have strength and, contrary to popular belief, they have to be thick enough to look natural. This allows the ceramist to build in enough translucency and characteristics to mimic the optical... more

Lumineers are thin ceramic shells that are placed over teeth that have not been prepared to receive them. It is a conservative procedure in theory, however in most cases the teeth appear bulky and are what is referred to as “over-contoured.” The ramifications of over-contoured teeth, aside from... more

In some situations, Lumineers may be the best choice. They are not some magical new and improved miracle material, but simply a registered trademarked thin porcelain shell. What needs to be considered is the current situation and the goal. If the teeth are currently crooked and very dark in color, then... more