Lumineers: doctors' comments on the pros and cons

In the dental industry, research is constantly under way, new methods of dental treatment, correction of blemishes, bleaching are being introduced. Lately, luminaries have replaced all the usual veneers. Reviews about this innovation in the field of dental cosmetic prosthetics are generally positive. Although some patients at first can complain about a certain discomfort, which quickly passes.

So all the same, what are lumineers? If we speak in plain language, then lumineers are a kind of cover, which, with the help of special technology, puts on the patient's healthy tooth. This product is made of high-quality ceramics. It should be noted that, unlike veneers, lumineers do not require preliminary preparation of the tooth, that is, it does not have to be grinded and reduced in size. The fact is that lumineers are several times thinner than veneers. At least dentists say that the thickness of the product is only 0.2 mm, while the veneers have a wall of more than 0.5 cm.

At any time, lumineers can be removed from the tooth or teeth, without causing them any visible or invisible damage. Despite their seemingly thin wall, this "dental cover" is quite durable. So, according to the tests carried out, the service life can reach twenty years.

Lumineers: reviews of dentists about the merits

So, lumineers, like any cosmetic procedure, have their pros and cons. Most of the advantages are much greater than the disadvantages. The main advantages include:

• The procedure does not require anesthesia;

• Tooth enamel and tooth integrity as a whole are not violated or deformed;

• The installation of prosthesis takes little time;

• Teeth are insensitive to cold or hot food;

• It is possible to remove at any time, while the appearance of the "old" teeth is preserved;

• There is no restriction in the intake of products, you can eat chewing gum and even chew candy-toffee.

What does the installation of lumineers?

With this type of cosmetic prosthesis, the patient receives perfectly even teeth. At the same time, he will not have to walk for a long time in braces, which can not be said that they paint a person. With the help of lumineers, teeth acquire healthy shine, become white, neat and even, get rid of scratches.

Lumineers: reviews of doctors about deficiencies

The advantages of using the new technology were written a little higher, but there is nothing in the world ideal, so lumineers have drawbacks, although they are difficult to be called significant. To them it is possible to carry:

• Slightly enlarged tooth, which takes a rounded shape, which makes the smile not quite natural;

• Incorrect or unprofessional installation results in the ingestion of food under the prosthesis, which causes irritation and discomfort. The way out of this situation is obvious - apply for help only to a qualified specialist.

Many believe that the price of lumineers is slightly overstated, while responses about them only increase popularity and demand. Therefore, the cost will remain at the level of one thousand to one and a half thousand dollars for one tooth.