Q: I'm 47 years old, and I had made of Lumineers about six years ago. They were all good, but they were not as natural looking as I had hoped and the form was not quite right. I am prepared to replace them with new veneer. How do I tell my dentist what I want?
A: Let me tell you why Lumineers are a good product. They have relatively cheap in comparison with traditional veneer. Little to no sanding is done in preparation for the teeth of the porcelain, and finally, it is not a proceeding relating to a high of skill or expertise of the dentist mate.
In short, the results are fairly predictable. It is easy to get whiter and straighter teeth with Lumineers.
But, as you have seen, the results are rarely spectacular or natural looking.
When an expert porcelain ceramist a porcelain veneers, be he a perfectly prepared tooth for a predictably spectacular result.
You can imagine that the same is true for a furniture maker, that is a master craftsman. If the floor level and the walls need your furniture maker square are to "fudge" this and make up for that.
Tooth preparation makes a difference. When the teeth have to be prepared, Lumineers are fine, but I think can those types of cosmetic cases are relatively rare and replace existing veneers bring his own challenges.
Your communication with your dentist will be critical to getting the look you want. How long or short, how round or square, how white or not?
But you do not do this for a living, your dentist does. It is the task of your dentist to interpret your desires and dislikes and come up with a solution.
I've found, more than 25 years, that this is impossible without an intermediate step. Your dentist should be able to give you a nice set of temporary veneers that meet your expectations or allow for a discussion of any amendments which are necessary, where appropriate, before the permanent porcelain is manufactured.
Your role in the process is a little simpler. The collection of photos of the smile that you want and bring them to your dentist. The photos will serve as a basis for discussion and you and your dentist can decide what is important to you.
Not everything you may want to, but you must be told before you initiate the process. Your expectations must be reasonable.
Two different patients may have the same teeth, but the bone who holds the teeth in the shape of the gums, shape and fullness of their lips and their complexion can all change the final result.
Take your time and enjoy the process. By the time you are ready to start, you and your dentist already have a pretty good idea of the final results.
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