Lumineers for Bottom Teeth

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Can a person get lumineeers for just the bottom teeth, or would that look strange? What is the person's top teeth are in good condition, but the bottom look bad.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Since lower teeth usually touch upper teeth, room does not exist for traditional lumineers.  Lumineers are designed for "no prep" but lower teeth require some prep.  

Find an experienced cosmetic dentist to guide you through this process.

Victoria Veytsman, DDS · Answer

I would absolutely recommend porcelain veneers over Lumineers, especially on lower teeth. Lumineers are a brand of prepless veneers. While some veneer cases can be accomplished with minimal preparation they are rarely no-prep as advertised especially since the lower teeth need more room so as not to hit the upper teeth too much when biting. I have personally redone at least 30 Lumineer cases that were done by a previous dentist. They tend to look bulky, they fractured easily and the gum tissue was inflamed because of improper emergence profile and a ledges at the gumline. Beautiful result are possible with veneers. And yes, depending on the case it is possible to do just the lowers. They are a big investment, so my recommendation would be to do your research and do them right the first time! Best of luck to you!

Greg Lutke, DDS · Answer

Most of my patients who request Lumineers want the minimum (or none) prep to their teeth.  This is a difficult concept to communicate fully to patients.  Sometimes Lumineers are a great and best option - other times it really isn't.

	Lower front teeth are the biggest question area.  To be a good candidate for Lumineers, you need room between your lower front teeth and the back of your upper teeth.  If you do, then Lumineers may be a great option for you.  Best of luck - do find a qualified cosmetic dentist for your personal consultation and find out your best solution.

Peter Mann, DDS · Answer

The answer is "it depends."  There's nothing wrong with placing veneers or Lumineers just on lower teeth.  It's done all the time.  Before proceeding with any type of cosmetic treatment it's important to have a preview.  Your dentist can either order a wax-up from a lab or have a computer generated preview for you.  Once both of you are satisfied with your goals, then you can discuss the possible methods to achieve those results.  Lumineers are an excellent treatment option but they have to be used for the right situation.  Good Luck!I!

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

What is your objective for placing Lumineers on your lower teeth? Are your teeth crowded or have gaps?  Are they badly worn?  Wrong color? If the Lumineers are to correct only crowding I would recommend you consider realigning the teeth with clear aligners.  Straightening teeth that are otherwise healthy is always a better choice than placing restorations. There are various cosmetic options for straightening teeth and it requires much less time than you might think, are comfortable and improves the long-term health of the teeth.

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