This video explains the main difference between Lumineers and traditional porcelain veneers.
Lumineers are a special type of porcelain veneers - and porcelain veneers are different from composite veneers. You have to understand the difference between all three types.
If you’re on a budget or if you’re apprehensive about the tooth-shaving required for traditional veneers, Lumineers are a good option.
Lumineers May Require No Prep Work
The main reason Lumineers are popular is because they require little-to-no prep work. The laminate is super-thin and bonds quickly onto the surface of the teeth, no shaving required.
The downside to this is that the thinner construction translates to poorer durability over time. Lumineers will crack and break more easily, requiring re-application, leading to a greater long-term cost and more trips to your cosmetic dentist.
Lumineers Cost Less - At Least Initially
Though the total cost will vary, Lumineers tend to be slightly cheaper than traditional porcelain veneers. The lack of required prep work eliminates a critical step in the implantation process and enables less skilled dentists to offer Lumineers as part of their practice.
This is not a good thing. Fixing poorly-applied Lumineers for patients is a common treatment for experienced cosmetic dentists. Oftentimes, the poorly executed application causes more problems and adds more costs for the patient.
When fitted improperly (which dentists refer to as an improper emergence profile), Lumineers can scrape against the gum line. This produces irritation and inflammation and can subsequently lead to periodontal diseases. There have also been issues with Lumineers being too bulky and brittle, further increasing the risk of gum tissue injury.
Learn more details about the pros & cons of Lumineers vs porcelain veneers on our blog post arthurglosmandds.com/blog/lum...
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