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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. |
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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 with the certified placement method. |
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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. |
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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. |
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LUMINEERS has unparalleled longevity.
Clinical testing has proven that a LUMINEERS procedure lasts and
looks great for up to 20 years. LUMINEERS also offers a 5-year
Warranty and are replaced at no charge, ask your dentist for details
as certain restrictions do apply. |
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Yes, LUMINEERS are completely
reversible. This is largely due to the no reduction in sensitive
tooth structure so that your natural teeth are still in tact and
strong. |
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LUMINEERS is similar in structure to
real tooth enamel. Consequently, you should always try to choose a
low-abrasion toothpaste that will remove plaque, stain and tartar
gently but effectively. |
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There are no limitations to what you
can eat or drink as LUMINEERS are placed over original teeth in the
most durable way possible. However you should continue to visit your
dentist every 6 months for a check-up and cleaning to keep your
LUMINEERS in good condition and to qualify for the Warranty.
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More than 5,000 dentists nationwide
use LUMINEERS and we continue to educate the dental community on
this new procedure. Recently, a national advertising campaign
has been launched to educate consumers about this noninvasive
technique.
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About Lumineers
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When most
people think of veneers, they imagine
the fake-looking square, Chiclet-like
teeth that require a major dental
overhaul. Most veneer procedures require
the removal of sensitive tooth
structure, so, if by misfortune, a
veneer comes off, you are left with an
ugly little nub. Den-Mat, one of the
nation's largest manufacturers of
professional dental materials, has
changed all that with the introduction
of revolutionary LUMINEERS BY CERINATE.
Dentists apply these contact lens-thin
LUMINEERS to teeth without any grinding
or shaving, transforming misshapen, worn
teeth in to a naturally beautiful smile
that looks perfect for every individual.
Without the
removal of tooth structure, LUMINEERS
require no anesthesia because they are
virtually pain free. Since the process
is so simple and gentle, the sensitivity
usually felt after a traditional veneer
procedure is eliminated.
In just two
or three visits to the dentist,
LUMINEERS provide a custom-made smile
clinically proven to last up to 20
years. Traditional veneers are either
fabricated with an aluminous core, which
making for a thick, boxy, unnatural
appearance, or without the aluminous
core, which make them weak and in need
of an extensive application process.
LUMINEERS are the best of both worlds -
ultra thin, yet super strong for a
radiant smile that resists any
micro-cracking, which can damage
restorations.
LUMINEERS
evolved from Den-Mat's successful
Cerinate studio, which services over
2,500 dentists nationwide. Cerinates are
revered in top trade publications,
including Dentistry Today, which awarded
them a spot in the "Top 100 Products."
Now, Cerinate dentists are elevating
their practices by also offering
LUMINEERS as an alternative when a
dentist desires not to remove sensitive
tooth structure.
LUMINEERS
can provide a convenient substitute for
braces and other orthodontics, depending
on bite severity. They may also be used
on worn teeth to strengthen them and
prevent further wear. They can even be
placed over crowns to improve esthetics
and help rejuvenate a smile. |
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