Cerinate porcelain veneers, much like any other veneer laminate, are designed to improve the appearance of chipped, worn or discolored teeth. What makes Cerinate veneers a wonderful option for certain patients is that Cerinate porcelain is stronger and more durable than those made of plastic. It is a durable material that endures chipping, cracking, and staining. What makes Cerinate porcelain different from other porcelain veneers is that it can be made very thin and translucent while maintaining it's strength. Also it does not irritate the gums and it has the appearance of a tooth's natural structure. Cerinate porcelain also has low coeffiecient thermal expansion, which means that is prevents the material from fracturing with normal use. This is a material that can help you acheive a long-lasting aesthetically pleasing smile.
Cerinate porcelain gives you the option to place sensitivity free laminates. Because of it's unique formulation, Cerinate porcelain veneers can be made as thin as contact lenses, and in most cases, there is no need or very little need for removal of tooth structure. You can decide, complete full tooth preparations, mininal preps, or no preperation at all.
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Key Benefits
Cerinate veneers can dramatically improve your smile
Here are some of the key benefits:
- They can be made in just two visits.
- There is generally no tooth reduction necessary or very minimal.
- They don't chip, crack or discolor with age.
- There is no need for temporization.
- Anesthetic is usually not needed (no shots!).
- They have a 16 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, patients love them!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can the Cerinate porcelain veneers (also called Lumineers) be placed when teeth are discolored, twisted or broken?
A. Yes - in fact, this is one of the best applications for this type of veneer, because the bonding cement actually strengthens the tooth.
Q. Does insurance cover these veneers?
A. 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.
Q. How long does it take from start to finish?
A. 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.
Q. What if you have to do minimal tooth reduction for a badly twisted or mal-positioned tooth. Will I need anesthetic?
A. Rarely. Any reduction that is ever needed is very minimal and is in enamel, so there is often no need for an injection.
Q. Can I eat anything I want?
A. Yes, but we do advise that you be a little careful with extremely hard foods, such as very hard foods, but all normal foods are OK.
Q. Do the Cerinate veneers stain or can I assume the shade will last?
A. There is no staining with this porcelain. Even coffee or tea has no visible effect on the color.
Q. What if I need a porcelain crown near the veneers... can the colors be made to match?
A. Yes, the labs use the exact same material for full coverage porcelain crowns as they do with the Lumineers.
Q. What about extreme staining... can the thin Cerinate veneers cover dark stains, or will the color show through?
A. 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. If your staining is too severe, we may recommend a different option for you.
Q. How many Cerinate veneers should I have? How do I decide what is best for my smile?
A. 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.
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