What Types of New Technology Are Being Used with Lumineers?

Have the material for lumineers improved such that they can last longer than 10 years?

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Lumineers

Lumineers are a brand name of veneers. They are called "no-prep" or "minimal-prep", and as such either no change to the existing tooth or slight roughening or modifications are made to the teeth before impressions for their dental laboratory can make Lumineers. The best way to describe them is like "press-on nails" for fingernails. Lumineers seem like a terrific option...no changes to underlying teeth, no freezing, no long visits..... more

What are Lumineers

Lumineers are porcelain veneers. One particular company, CERINATE, decided to do a direct to public marketing campaign. There is nothing intrinsically different about their porcelain. THere are scores if not hundreds of companies that make porcelain. DIfferent ceramists (people who create veneers) may like to use one brand of porcelain or another - just personal preference. Lumineers are generally prep-less veneers - that means no tooth structure is taken off... more

Lumineers and Cosmetic Dentistry

I would like to say that perhaps this is not the correct question to ask. A better answer is to consider other ceramics that are more esthetic and can last just as long if not longer than Lumineers. Highly trained cosmetic dentist and ceramics can work with better ceramics and obtain better a better fit than Lumineers in many cases. This being said, not all patients are good candidates for Lumineers or even other non-prep veneers. If not used correctly the teeth... more