The gentler veneer
Lumineers, ultra-thin.
A thinner kind of veneer, bonded over the front of a tooth with little or no reshaping underneath. Same idea as a porcelain veneer, with less removed to get there.
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About this treatment
Thinner shells, lighter touch.
Lumineers are a brand of very thin porcelain veneer. The principle is the same as any veneer: a shell covers the visible face of a tooth, correcting colour, shape, and proportion. What sets them apart is the thickness. Because the porcelain is so fine, the tooth underneath usually needs little or no filing before the shell goes on.
That makes them a lighter intervention than a conventional veneer. For the right case, the original tooth stays almost entirely intact beneath the new surface, and the work is, in principle, more reversible than a standard veneer.
Not every smile suits them. Ultra-thin shells work best where teeth are already well-positioned and the change wanted is mostly about colour and surface. Your dentist will tell you honestly whether Lumineers or a standard veneer is the better fit for what you want.
What to expect
Two visits, little preparation.
The first visit is for measurements, photographs, and the conversation about what you want. With minimal or no filing of the teeth, impressions are taken and sent to a laboratory, which makes the shells to fit.
The second visit, usually a week or two later, bonds the finished Lumineers into place. Sensitivity afterwards is typically mild and brief, and a six-week check confirms everything has settled.
Information shown is for general guidance only and not medical advice. Any treatment plan, suitability, and final cost are determined by the licensed dentist after consultation.