Dental Laminates also known as Lumineers are the dental bonding appliances similar to Porcelain Veneers that are used for smile makeover treatments. The thin piece of the tooth covering substance is bonded over the teeth to fix various cosmetic dental problems.
The performance and durability of lumineers are same as the dental veneers but they contrast with their thickness. The dental laminates are very thin having density around 0.2mm and look like contact lenses. Dental Veneers are tooth-colored that restore the teeth’s actual appearance while the lumineers are translucent and replicate the tooth where the laminate is affixed. In simple words, Lumineers are ultra-thin porcelain veneers.
Likewise, fixing laminates is a non-invasive procedure. It does not need teeth preparation works of removing a small portion of the teeth’s outer layer to make room for the lumineers. It is sometimes termed as “Non-Prep Veneers”.
Lumineers can address most of the cosmetic issues which are fixed with Porcelain Veneers. Dental laminates can also fix:
No. You will not feel pain or discomfort while bonding the dental laminates. It does not also demand post-operative care as the dental veneers require. As it does need the enamel drilling or altering the tooth structure, the entire treatment procedure is free of pain and will complete within 1-2 dental visits.
Yes. You can remove the anterior porcelain laminates with the help of your dentist at the time you want. As the tooth is not trimmed for fixing lumineers, the treatment is irreversible and you will not have teeth sensitivity after the removal.
Lumineers will not restrict your diet. You can eat your favorite foods. Meanwhile, you should reduce sticky and hard food items after cementing the laminates over your teeth.
Your dentist will suggest the right cosmetic appliance for the teeth after analyzing the degree of infection in the tooth. For instance, if a tooth has significant discoloration, it cannot be addressed with translucent lumineers. It requires tooth-colored veneers to hide the stains.
