Lumineers
Cerinate Lumineers
Porcelain veneers that do not require the painful
removal of tooth structure.
Lumineers are a terrific cosmetic solution for permanently
stained, chipped, discolored, misaligned teeth, or even to revitalize
old crown and bridgework. Lumineers are a porcelain veneer that can
be made as thin as a contact lens and is placed over existing teeth
without requiring painful removal of sensitive tooth structure (unlike
traditional veneers).
Lumineers can only be made from patented Cerinate
porcelain. This revolutionary porcelain is crafted through a proprietary
process unavailable anywhere other than the Cerinate Smile Design Studios
owned by Den-Mat Corporation. In just two or three visits to the dentist,
Lumineers provides a custom-made smile clinically proven to last up
to 20 years.
Questions and Answers
Q. How is Lumineers ™ by Cerinate® different
than traditional veneer procedures?
A. Lumineers ™ by Cerinate® is unique
in that it is contact lens-thin (approximately .2 mm) and super translucent.
Traditional veneers are fused or bonded to teeth, and generally your
dentist will need to grind down the tooth for a good fit. Since Lumineers
is so thin, little to no tooth reduction is necessary. In addition,
Lumineers resists micro-leakage and micro-cracking.
Q. Is there any other Lumineers?
A. No. Lumineers can only be made from Cerinate
porcelain. This revolutionary porcelain is crafted through a proprietary
process unavailable anywhere other than Den-Mat Corporation, one of
the nation’s largest manufacturers of professional dental materials.
Be sure to ask your dentist that he/she is using Lumineers ™ by
Cerinate® with the certified placement method.
Q. I’ve heard that a veneer procedure hurts?
Is that true with Lumineers?
A. It’s true that because most veneer procedures
require a substantial amount of tooth structure removal, that there
is pain and discomfort involved. Lumineers is completely different because
there is no need for grinding, cutting or filing of teeth in almost
all cases. Consequently, no anesthetic or numbing shots are needed.
Plus, no uncomfortable temporaries are required while you wait for your
Lumineers to be created. Once the procedure is completed, there is no
post-placement discomfort or sensitivity, which means they will look
natural and feel comfortable from the start.
Q. I think I need braces, but I really don't want
to go through the inconvenient, unsightly and time-intensive process.
Can I get Lumineers instead?
A. In most cases, yes. Your dentist will be able
to evaluate your teeth and decide whether orthodontics is necessary.
If you do not have a severe problem, Lumineers will change the shape
and alignment of teeth, making them look straighter and more uniform.
Q. How much does a Lumineers Smile cost?
A. Lumineers ™ by Cerinate® are porcelain
veneers that the Cerinate Smile Design Studio provides to dentists.
Fees are determined by your dentist as he/she evaluates your smile needs.
Often Lumineer veneer procedures can considerably vary, sometimes only
a few Lumineers will dramatically improve your smile and other times
more Lumineers can be required. Check with your Lumineers dentist regarding
your personal requirements and payment programs that are available.
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