What are Lumineers?
Lumineers are thin porcelain linings fixed on the outer surface of dental units. They look like thin plates, repeating the front part of the dental crown and covering the cutting area of the tooth. This design gives the visible part of the tooth the desired shape, size and colour (just like veneers). The thickness of the lumineers is 0.2-0.3 mm and can be compared with the thickness of contact lenses. This allows the installation of dental lumineers on the teeth without first grinding off the tooth enamel. This made it possible to correct a smile without harming healthy dental tissue, which was immediately appreciated by patients who attach importance to the integrity of their dental units.
There are two main types of Lumineers:
- Overlays – a standardised version of lumineers, sold in special sets;
- Plates – are made on the basis of an impression of the patient’s teeth in the dental laboratory (installed in patients who have teeth with anatomical features). The cost of dental lumineers plates is higher than standardised on lays.
Lumineers price in Turkey
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The difference between lumineers and veneers
The main difference between lumineers and veneers is the thickness of the plate. The thickness of veneers reaches 0.6-0.7 mm, while lumineers are much smaller in thickness. Also, the difference lies in the need for turning when installing veneers. The difference is relative since even the minimum thickness of lumineers does not always save from damage to the teeth. It is believed that veneers serve on average about 10 years, lumineers – about 15-20 years. Dental veneers look more natural, while Lumineers give
the client a real Hollywood smile.
Both veneers and lumineers are primarily aimed at restoring aesthetics and smile, that is, the teeth should look even and beautiful. Installation of veneers, as a rule, is designed to hide imperfections and correct smiles. It turns out that initially the teeth are imperfect. Therefore, in most cases, turning is indispensable. You can do it without the teeth turning if the patient’s teeth are small, even and at a distance from each other. In this case, dental lumineers will not thicken the dentition too much.
Due to their minimal thickness, lumineers do not always require turning, but at the same time, they receive limited restorative possibilities. For example, lumineers cannot cope with large chips and crooked teeth. Veneers and Lumineers can both be used to treat a number of aesthetic dental problems. Patients who get either operation can experience a more attractive smile and enhanced self-confidence without compromising their teeth’s function.
Advantages of dental lumineers:
- Do not damage the natural tissues of the teeth
- The plate is fixed with dental glue directly on the tooth enamel without turning
- Full imitation of colour, transparency, gloss of living enamel.
- The tooth is protected from bacteria, injuries, and also receives fluorine and other beneficial substances contained in the fixing composition.
- The procedure is very well tolerated by the patient.
- Service life: 20 years or more.
- At the request of the patient, the dentist will easily remove the plates, restoring the original smile.
Lumineers are installed if:
- the patient has dark spots on the enamel, and they cannot be cured by bleaching;
- the shape of the dental crown looks unaesthetic;
- there are inclinations and turns of teeth;
- there are dark fillings visible from the side;
- the patient has cracks and chips in the enamel
- the patient doesn’t enjoy his smile
Dental lumineers installation in Turkey
The whole process, from taking the impression to installing the finished plates, takes about a month. Most of the time (4-5 weeks) is the production of lumineers according to individual casts.
Preparatory stage
At the preparatory stage, the patient’s oral cavity is examined, and the problems found are healed. Professional dental cleaning is recommended.
Taking dental impressions
If the oral cavity is healthy, then immediately on the first visit, casts are taken from the teeth and the colour, size, shape and transparency of the lumineers are approved. If it is necessary to carry out medical procedures, then the type of lumineers is discussed at the end of the treatment.
Dental lumineers manufacturing
In the dental laboratory, ultra-thin porcelain plates are made on the basis of the impression using the latest technologies in Turkey.
Lumineers installation
If the patient is satisfied with the restoration, lumineers are attached to the teeth with a special cementing compound. The duration of the installation procedure for 1 tooth is 25–30 minutes. If the patient has comments, the pads are adjusted until a satisfactory result is obtained.
Contraindications for Lumineers
There are situations when the installation of lumineers is impossible or will be quite problematic, namely:
- allergy to individual components of the plates;
- when the teeth are very crooked, the installation of lumineers is impossible;
- the gums are seriously inflamed;
- if the patient suffers from bruxism;
- when serious bite anomalies are observed;
- when there’s an obsessive scraped spot of teeth;
- If anatomically, the anterior teeth protrude too much.
Before the manufacture and installation of lumineers, the dentist of our clinic in Turkey examines the patient’s oral cavity in detail and examines the dentition to make sure that there are no contraindications to the procedure. Also assess the position of the dental units, their size, shape, transparency of the enamel.
The Service life of lumineers and their care
Manufacturers of lumineers in Turkey claim that the designs are designed to operate for twenty years or more. And dental institutions give a five-year warranty on the plates. The duration of the operation of the lumineers largely depends on the correct care of the oral cavity after the restoration.
In order for lumineers to retain their impeccable appearance for a long period of time, you should properly care for the oral cavity, observing the following rules:
- Hygiene must be thorough and regular, using pastes with a minimum content of abrasive substances.
- In addition to brushing your teeth twice a day after eating, you must carefully use dental floss, and it will be useful to purchase an irrigator.
- It is not recommended to use toothpicks;
- It is obligatory rinsing of the mouth after each meal, cleansing of hard-to-reach places with a special thread (at least rinse with plain water).
- Too solid and tough foods (drying, crackers, hard fruits, vegetables, meat and nuts) and non-food items should disappear from the diet.
- Once every six months, you need to visit the dentist to monitor the overlays and the general condition of the oral cavity in order to prevent complications and diseases.
- A complete rejection of extreme sports is recommended, as this will quickly damage the lumineers;
What material are lumineers made from?
Lumineers are made up of only one substance, unlike many other dental equipment or procedures that use a variety of materials. Cerinate porcelain is the material used to make Lumineers, and it is a patented and highly durable sort of porcelain.
Cerinate porcelain is a particularly attractive material since it seldom suffers from damage. Because the material is so strong and pleasing to the eye, Lumineers can be maintained for up to twenty years.
Complications after installing Lumineers
Since ultra-thin dental lumineers are a new dental trend in Turkey, not every dentist has had time to master the technology of their installation and train their hand. If the choice of an insufficiently experienced dentist is unsuccessful, the patient runs the risk of encountering such troubles:
The Loose fit of the structure to the gum. If a gap remains between the lumineers and the soft tissue, dental deposits will accumulate in it, which in the future will
provoke an inflammatory process in the gum tissues.
Inaccurate selection of visual characteristics of dental lumineers. When choosing plates, it is very important to choose the right degree of transparency: overlays that are too transparent will not be able to fully mask defects, and low transparency will give the effect of plastic teeth.
Wrong pad height. If the plates prevent the teeth from closing, this may result in a structural failure.
In order not to have such problems after installing lumineers, visit our clinic FindGlob and get the best treatment possible!
How lumineers are different from other types of dental restoration procedures
Of course, veneers and lumineers aren’t the only way to get a beautiful smile in Turkey. The primary thing that comes to thoughts is whitening. But, it does not affect the form of the tooth in any manner, and the resulting colour necessarily loses its whiteness over the years, it ought to be frequently maintained. At the same time, all fillings and crowns cannot be bleached. So there’s a danger of having a multicoloured tooth: the enamel will lighten, and the filling or crown will remain an equal shade.
They’ll have to be changed. Veneers and lumineers may be matched to healthy teeth, plus they suit sealed teeth with none of the troubles.
The second form of smile correction is aesthetic restoration. The physician applies layers of composite cloth to the teeth, forming a beautiful smile. However, it takes longer, and if necessary, it will take a number of times to procedure six teeth in every row. Furthermore, enamel needs examination and periodic correction.
The third kind is the installation of crowns. Now not a single crown can be established on enamel without turning – neither metal-ceramic, nor all-ceramic. Despite the fact that their carrier lifestyles aren’t as good as veneers and lumineers, and the crowns themselves reliably guard the tooth, it is nevertheless not really worth the use of this healing technique within the presence of healthy or barely damaged teeth.
Are people satisfied with Lumineers?
Reviews of lumineers testify in favour of this type of restoration. Of the positive aspects, the following are distinguished:
The installation of overlays does without the preparation of tooth enamel, which reduces the trauma of the procedure and speeds up its course.
Pain medication is not required during the installation process. But, if the patient wants, application anaesthesia can be used.
Reviews of lumineers testify in favour of this type of restoration. Of the positive aspects, the following are distinguished:
The installation of overlays does without the preparation of tooth enamel, which reduces the trauma of the procedure and speeds up its course.
Pain medication is not required during the installation process. But, if the patient wants, application anaesthesia can be used.
Restoration with ultra-thin on lays does not require the installation of temporary on lays to cover the turned teeth, as is the case with veneers, which eliminates additional costs.
The smile is not harmed by eating colouring foods.
Linings are well combined with dental tissues and do not harm the patient’s body.
Patients quickly get used to the pads and do not experience discomfort.
The minimum thickness of the plates does not adversely affect their service life.
The pads are fixed on the teeth with the help of a special fluorine-containing agent that penetrates into the dental tissues and firmly connects the plate to the tooth enamel. Due to this, the tooth is strengthened and becomes less prone to caries.
Due to the variety of shades, the plates are precisely made to match natural teeth. So that the colour of native teeth and on lays does not differ, special paint can be used.
Frequently asked questions and answers
There are 2 options:
- Economy – 10 lumineers on the teeth from above. Will provide an acceptable result for moderate money;
- Suite – 20 units, ten down and up. Gives a truly superior aesthetic result.
The required number of lumineers depends on the number of teeth visible during a smile and the goal pursued by the patient who decided on the restoration. Perhaps only one tooth needs to be corrected – then it makes no sense to spend money on several dental plates. Ultra-thin dental lumineers are able to perfectly imitate natural tooth enamel, therefore one plate in the dentition will not stand out. For the most part, lumineers are placed on the upper front teeth – the bottom row is given shine with the help of professional cleaning and whitening procedures. However, on request, lumineers are also installed on the lower teeth. The dentist can help the patient decide on the final type of restoration using computer technology. A special program will simulate and show the result of the smile correction, which is very convenient for patients who doubt the need for the procedure or its effectiveness.
Many patients are interested in the issue of removing veneers on their own since the fact that there is no turning suggests the possibility of painless removal. But this is an erroneous idea since the process of glueing lumineers is carried out with the help of super-powerful special cement to the surface of the tooth, which is determined by their long service life and retains their original, aesthetic appearance during operation. Of course, you can remove the plate at any convenient time, but only with a specialist. Teeth after removal of Lumineers will have the same state without any changes.
There are liquid photopolymers that are used to make composite veneers, but their aesthetic properties and service life are much worse than those of ceramic on lays.
Why choose FindGlob in Turkey?
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The examination is carried out by highly qualified doctors of Turkey with vast clinical experience, interdisciplinary interaction has been established between specialists. The clinic’s specialists are in the system of continuous education, regularly participating in international seminars and conferences.
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