Finally... a permanent, pleasant, painless way to a beautiful smile. You are never too old or
young for Lumineers, even if you have old bridgework. Lumineers by Cerinate are an alternative
to traditional veneers, and are made as thin as a contact lens. Lumineers are a terrific cosmetic
solution for permanently stained, chipped, discolored, or misaligned teeth, and are clinically proven
to last up to 20 years.
There are many individuals looking to have a great, winning smile, however, there are those who have
gaps in their teeth, or have chipped, discolored, or worn teeth. Cerinate veneers provides the
solution. Plus, because of their design, there is no need for shots, drilling, or any other
form of discomfort during the procedure. Cerinate Veneers have proven to be successful and longer
lasting than other forms of veneers.
- They can be made in just two visits
- There is generally no tooth reduction necessary
- They don't chip, crack or discolor with age
- There is no need for temporization
- Anesthetic is not needed (no shots)
- They have a 20 year proven track record
- The impressions are quick and easy to make
- The bonding resin actually strengthens the tooth
- The esthetic results are immediate - like instant orthodontics
- And, our patients love them!
Preoperative view
10 Year Post Operative View
Outstanding long-term clinical success with Rembrandt Veneers made of Cerinate Porcelain. Completed with no-prep techniques.
Preoperative view
Post Operative View
Excellent esthetic and functional results using no-prep technique.
The secret to this process lies in a new material called Cerinate Feldspathic Porcelain. This type of
porcelain is so strong that it can be made to a thinness of 1/3 mm (about the thickness of a contact
lens). Conventional porcelain must usually be at least 1 full mm thick.
And yet the Feldspathic porcelain is strong enough that the manufacturers give a five year warrantee against breakage. How can they offer such a guarantee? The answer is that in the 20 years of research that has been done on this product, they have had no failures. In fact, if anything cracks, it is not the veneer but the tooth itself. The bond is that strong!
Can the Cerinate porcelain veneers (also called Lumineers) be placed when
teeth are discolored, twisted or broken?
Yes - in fact, this is one of the best applications for this type of veneer, because the bonding resin actually strengthens the tooth.
Does insurance cover these veneers?
Unfortunately, the answer here is no - but, sometimes they will allow benefits based on the strength afforded to the tooth. We will be glad to submit to your carrier for reimbursement, but you must assume that they will not pay.
How long does it take from start to finish?
The first appointment is usually a consultation. At that time, we will often take study models, photographs, and a detailed record of your teeth. This may be enough to begin, or we may need to send the case out to our labs for a diagnostic wax up or computer analysis.
If there is no need for extended analysis, the case can usually be made in 14 days. If we do need to study your bite or smile more extensively, this adds another week to the process.
What if you have to do minimal tooth reduction for a badly twisted or mal-positioned tooth. Will I need anesthetic?
No. Any reduction that is ever needed is very minimal and is in enamel, so there is no need for an injection.
Can I eat anything I want?
Yes, but we do advise that you be a little careful with extremely hard foods, such as very hard French bread crust and candy, like Peanut Brittle, but all normal foods are OK.
Do the Cerinate veneers stain or can I assume the shade will last?
There is no staining with this porcelain. Even coffee or tea has no visible effect on the color.
What if I need a porcelain crown near the veneers... can the colors be made to match?
Yes, the labs use the exact same material for full coverage porcelain crowns as they do with the Lumineers.
What about extreme staining... can the thin Cerinate veneers cover dark stains, or will the color show through?
The cementing resins are engineered to take care of this. What we do is tint the cement to compensate for the discolored enamel of the tooth. We can also use a masking cement when the color is severe.
How many Cerinate veneers should I have? How do I decide what is best for my smile?
The only way to answer this is to let us examine your mouth. Once we have looked at all the options, we can better advise you regarding the actual treatment plan.
Yes - in fact, this is one of the best applications for this type of veneer, because the bonding resin actually strengthens the tooth.
Does insurance cover these veneers?
Unfortunately, the answer here is no - but, sometimes they will allow benefits based on the strength afforded to the tooth. We will be glad to submit to your carrier for reimbursement, but you must assume that they will not pay.
How long does it take from start to finish?
The first appointment is usually a consultation. At that time, we will often take study models, photographs, and a detailed record of your teeth. This may be enough to begin, or we may need to send the case out to our labs for a diagnostic wax up or computer analysis.
If there is no need for extended analysis, the case can usually be made in 14 days. If we do need to study your bite or smile more extensively, this adds another week to the process.
What if you have to do minimal tooth reduction for a badly twisted or mal-positioned tooth. Will I need anesthetic?
No. Any reduction that is ever needed is very minimal and is in enamel, so there is no need for an injection.
Can I eat anything I want?
Yes, but we do advise that you be a little careful with extremely hard foods, such as very hard French bread crust and candy, like Peanut Brittle, but all normal foods are OK.
Do the Cerinate veneers stain or can I assume the shade will last?
There is no staining with this porcelain. Even coffee or tea has no visible effect on the color.
What if I need a porcelain crown near the veneers... can the colors be made to match?
Yes, the labs use the exact same material for full coverage porcelain crowns as they do with the Lumineers.
What about extreme staining... can the thin Cerinate veneers cover dark stains, or will the color show through?
The cementing resins are engineered to take care of this. What we do is tint the cement to compensate for the discolored enamel of the tooth. We can also use a masking cement when the color is severe.
How many Cerinate veneers should I have? How do I decide what is best for my smile?
The only way to answer this is to let us examine your mouth. Once we have looked at all the options, we can better advise you regarding the actual treatment plan.
