The Advantages of Lumineers
- Since in most situations, Lamineers require little or no modifications to the underlying teeth themselves, they can be done from start to finish without shots most of the time.
- Most cases return from the lab within 7 to 10 working days, so the patient can expect to receive his or her veneers within two weeks of the impression appointment.
- Since the veneer is bonded entirely to tooth enamel, the bond is very strong (the strongest bond in all of dentistry) and the restorations are clinically proven to last for a minimum of 20 years.
- Lumineer veneers are proprietary which means that the veneers are built only by certified lab technicians. This is no small consideration since the dentist cannot "cheap out" by using a discount lab where technicians are not as well versed in the art.
- The porcelain to enamel bond is one of the strongest in dentistry. Lumineers, once bonded to the teeth have very good track record for strength and longevity.
The Disadvantages of Lumineers are as follows:
- The Teeth that will receive the lumineers and the gums that surround them should be in reasonable condition. There can be no active decay in the teeth, and any fillings present must be in fairly good condition prior to doing the veneers. With a seriously damaged tooth that has been extensively repaired with composite, it is often best to place an all-porcelain crown on it instead of a veneer. Crowns cover the entire surface of the tooth and protect it from further decay.
- Oral hygiene must be good before the veneers can be done. If the hygiene is poor, then the gums may recede away from the margin of the veneers making the result less than optimum. Also, bleeding gums will interfere with the bonding process and often causes a line of discoloration under the porcelain at the gum line.
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