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Are Lumineers the Best Dental Veneers?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Scott Greenhalgh, DDS
Question viewed 16,175 times
Tags: teeth, crooked, chipped tooth, cosmetic dentistry, stained

I researching for veneers that improve my smile (chip teeth, gaps, yellowing, the works!). i read that many dentist offer a veneer called Lumnieers. On the lumnieer website it talks about how it's better becs its reversible and less pain since you dont get teeth shaved down. Can someone tell me if lumnieers are the best porcelain veneer?

12 answers to Are Lumineers the Best Dental Veneers?

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Are Lumineers the Best Dental Veneers?

There are MANY different types of porcelain veneers. Lumineers are one brand name. They are a type of veneer that's promoted for a no-preparation of the teeth technique. I really feel that's it's more of an advertising concept to say they are "reversible". One advantage is that they don't need to have any or much trimming of the teeth, so they could be less sensitive. Some other veneers need more preparation of the teeth and for some patients that can produce... more
Scott Greenhalgh, DDS

Denver Cosmetic Dentist
+3

Only when used in the proper situation

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 them being unaesthetic, are the fact that it is unhealthy for the gum tissues that support the teeth. I often see irritated or inflamed gum tissue around teeth that are bulky or... more
Ryan Sellinger, DMD

Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist
+3

Choosing the best veneer

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 probably not. But if your teeth are nice and straight and close to the shade of white that you desire, then they can be a nice choice. There are many alternatives when choosing porcelain... more
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
+2

Non prep porcelain veneers, cosmetic dentistry

I totally concur with the responses from the other dentist.  A point to consider, every single cosmetic dentistry case is different.  Lumineers are not the answer for every case, and in fact are probably not a good solution in most cases.  If your teeth are inclined toward the tongue, or if you have small teeth then a non-prep porcelain veneer case may be indicated.  Other factors include the shade of the teeth.   I personally prefer other types of non-prep... more
Ronald Konig DDS

Houston Cosmetic Dentist
+2

Lumineers not the best veneers by far!

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 complaint is that the quality of the porcelain is poor. It doesn't have the life like quality of other feldspathic porcelains. Even if a patient insists on a no prep veneer I... more
Joseph W. Worthington, DDS

Fairfield Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Lumineers the best?

Lumineers is a good marketing campaign. A ceramic company markets their porcelain direct to the public and then charges dentists to be in the program to get referrals from their advertising campain. There are scores if not hundreds of different brands of porcelain out on the market. THe truth is in some cases (most) it is impossible to get a good esthetic result without some tooth reduction. Look very closely at the before and after photos of any dentist you are... more
Lawrence Singer, DMD

Washington Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Short answer is NO

As with everything in life, there is always two sides to each story. With regard to Lumineers yes it's true that they are "reversible" (although not easy to remove) and that it is less trauma to teeth if you don't have them shaved down. But the ultimate goal of veneers is to make your teeth look better and unfortunately in many cases, Lumineers can actually make your teeth look worse and fake looking. Don't get me wrong though, I've done hundres of... more
Michael Firouzian, DDS

Columbus Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Luineers, porcelain veneers, cosmetic veneers

The term lumineer is a brand name for a porcelain made by the company denmat. the marketing done by this company has given the consumer a false sense of quality and the real question is who the dentist is that is doing the procedure and his/her skill level 1. make sure that pt expectation are met and photos taken to communicate pt desires 2. if tooth is minimal prep then is make sure the tooth being worked on is "small" and the procedure is adding bulk to the tooth, if the... more
J. Willis Baker, DDS

Wichita Cosmetic Dentist
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It's about the ceramist and the dentist!

Lumineer is a brand name of porcelain and the company is the first to market to the public.  They can be made well and they can be made very poorly.  They key is to find a highly skilled trustworthy dentist and let them guide you to the solution that is right for YOUR situation.  Prepless veneers can be wonderful for a small set of cases. The vast majority of cases require at least some reduction to end up looking like real teeth.  Best of Luck!
John Whittemore, DDS

Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Lumineers Are The Way To Go! Maybe!

From where a patient is coming from Lumineers are the way to go! It is the ideal way to achieve a beautiful smile, without pain, or shots and it is totally reversible. There is no reduction of the tooth. If you have small teeth and spaces between them, this would work for you. If you already have large teeth and crowding, your teeth will have a tendency to look bulky and too large for your mouth. Veneers, on the other hand, require reduction of the tooth which is permanent, and the prep... more
Robert Fields, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Lumineers are a good fit for certain people

Lumineers are only good for patients with very small teeth or teeth with lots of spacing as they are applied to the surface of your teeth- enlarging or bulking up your tooth size . There use is very limited to particular patients.
Benjamin S. Fiss, DDS

Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
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Lumineers are not the best choice for dental veneer

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 qualities of a naural tooth. Also, the lumineers have a tendency to create a ledge at the gumline since the tooth underneath is not prepared enough. This can cause an unhealthy gum... more
Jennifer Jablow, DDS

New York Cosmetic Dentist

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