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What Are the Pros and Cons of Vivaneers?

I've tried searching for information on Vivaneers and have found that there is very minimal sources that can help explain this procedure.

After researching traditional veneers, I've decided against them since permanent damage/pain have been associated. What is the cost of Vivaneers?

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by Tpoz in Atlanta
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Vivaneers and lumineers are two different brand of the Veneers

No prep veneers, or traditional veneers are the excellent choices for patients , but the case selection depends on a lot of cosmetic and occlusal factores of patient teeth situation. no prep veneers are almost bulky and if the teeth are already small ar some space existing between the tooth, it works good. prep or shaving down the teeth are irreversible and sometimes needed to get an excellent result. Ask your dentist to make you a prepless temporary veneer first to evaluate your situation... more
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Vivaneers is just another brand for porcelain veneers

All methods of "no prep" or "minimal prep" veneers have risks involved. If porcelain is thin, fracture incidence is more common. In an effort to NOT prep teeth, the results are often too big or bulky. Depending on where the starting point is, prepping teeth may not be avoidable to get the desired result. No prep veneers are still permanent and pain levels are still about the same as prep veneers. If a person wants no prep veneers removed they must be cut off and the... more
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Pros and Cons of Vivaneers

You stated that because of pain and permanent tooth reduction, which is part of getting a porcelain veneer, you have decided to try vivaneers, a no prep veneer. You need to see a dentist who does both the no prep and the veeners. He will be able to judge the size of your teeth and mouth and make an accurate assessment regarding what your smile will look like with either procedure. If your teeth are large and you have a small mouth, the no prep ones may look to bulky. However, there are new... more

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Vivaneers

Vivaneers are a type of no-prep minimal prep veneer made by a lab called Glidewell. (this product is similar to Lumineers which happens to be more heavily marketing to the general public) No-prep veneers can be a good choice for some patients who do not want to cause permanent damage to their teeth. For some patients if the teeth are not prepared the veneers/Vivaneers even though they are very thin, can still make the teeth look bulky. No prep veneers work great for... more
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Pros/cons of Vivaneers

Pros of Vivaneers (or any minimal-to-no-prep porcelain veneer) over traditional veneers are that the teeth are minimally prepared, if at all, may be considered "reversible", and have a better bond than traditional veneers that are more heavily prepared. However, the most important part of any cosmetic procedure is picking the right dentist and lab. Make sure the dentist has had a lot of experience with both prep and no-prep veneers and that the lab she works with has designed many... more
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Vivaneers pros and cons: No prep

The veneer that is best for you will be determined by your dentist, not you. Sorry to sound blunt but no-prep veneers work for a very few people. The teeth end up bulky and not natural looking. A good dentist knows how to alter the teeth in preparation for porcelain veneers and patients should trust them to do so. The no prep veneers can also make your lips look like Melanie Griffith. Google her and see if you like her photos. And no, I didn't work on her...yet!
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Vivaneers and Veneers in Atlanta

If you are a candidate for Vivaneers or UltraVeneers or Lumineers (all brands of no-prep veneers), they can be used to enhance your smile in amazing ways. The goal is to create the smile you are looking for. Ultimately, if you are looking to improve your smile, you need the right cosmetic dentist -- one who can use skill and experience along with the right materials (Veneers, Vivaneers, etc) to transform your smile into the gorgeous one you desire. I have a lot of experience improving... more
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