What is this
Veneers, lumineers and ultraneers are overlays that are fixed to the front surface of the teeth. They serve to change the appearance, in some cases even the shape, of the teeth that make up our smile. They allow you to completely change the aesthetics of a row, making your teeth straight, white and without the slightest blemish. The overlays look like eye lenses - they are just as thin and even translucent.
An interesting fact: today almost all stars resort to the help of dentists to create a “Hollywood”, that is, a snow-white, dazzling smile. It’s enough to compare how they looked at the beginning of their careers and how they look now, after long and hard work on their appearance. Among the most convincing examples are Tom Cruise, David and Victoria Beckham, Nicolas Cage, Demi Moore and many others. Their smiles were transformed and became truly Hollywood.
Indications and contraindications for use
- change in enamel color: yellow or dark teeth, especially in cases where the shade of the enamel cannot be changed with modern whitening methods;
- spaces between teeth (trema or diastema);
- old fillings;
- chips or cracks in enamel;
- protection of weak tooth enamel;
- slight change in the position of the teeth.
Contraindications to the installation of microprostheses are too weak enamel if it requires grinding (without grinding, onlays, on the contrary, protect the teeth from increased sensitivity), serious changes in the bite, teeth that are too long or too short, and severe gum disease. Also, the pads are not suitable for patients with bruxism (if you involuntarily clench your teeth too much, which leads to their grinding, the pads can simply come off due to excessive pressure).
Veneers, lumineers and ultraneers: what are the differences?
Dentist-therapist Alina Chilingaryan :
“ Veneers are the most basic concept. These are the onlays that opened up the market for microprosthetics. They are created in our country, in almost any dental laboratory. They have a thickness of 0.5-0.7 mm and so that they do not “stick out” beyond the dentition or thicken existing teeth, the surface of the tooth is slightly ground before installing veneers.
Lumineers are thinner veneers, their thickness is no more than 0.3 mm. They are fixed on the teeth without grinding. At the same time, they are created abroad using patented technology, which is reflected in their price - it is 2 times higher than the cost of veneers.
Ultraneers are modern thin veneers. They are created in Russia (at a plant in St. Petersburg) from special E.max ceramics and have a small thickness. Depending on the initial condition of the teeth and the defect that needs to be corrected, ultraneers can be fixed with either little or no grinding.”
Prices for services
Consultation with a dentist - orthopedist Free Installation of 1 ultranir (ultra-thin onlay) from RUB 21,990.Ultraneers are innovative ultra-thin ceramic plates with unprecedented fracture strength! Analogous to Western lumineers. No grinding of teeth (as for veneers) is required!
We produce ultraneers in our dental laboratory. Therefore, our clients can enjoy a snow-white smile with ready-made ultraneers in just 8–10 days. And the cost is 1.5–2 times less. The price will pleasantly surprise even budget-conscious customers.
Installation of onlays: stages of treatment
Installing onlays on teeth takes from 2-3 days to a month, depending on the type of microprosthesis chosen. In general, the patient will undergo the following treatment:
First visit:
- preparation of teeth: professional cleaning to remove plaque, tartar, treatment of caries or other diseases, if any,
- removing part of the enamel: this step is relevant only when installing veneers or ultraneers,
- taking impressions that will be used to create custom prostheses.
About 2-4 days pass between the first and second visit - this is the time it takes to make the dentures in the laboratory. However, if you choose lumineers, then about a month will pass between the stages, because the designs are developed abroad and sent to the Russian clinic.
Second visit:
- installation of prostheses: after the structures are created in the laboratory, they are tried on and, if necessary, adjusted. The surface of the teeth must be polished and treated with abrasive. Next, glue-cement is applied and the linings are tightly glued to the surface of the teeth.
Installation of ultranir. Just two visits to the dentist
Ultraneers are installed quickly. In order to achieve your goal and get a perfect snow-white smile, just two visits to an orthopedic dentist are enough (usually). At the first visit, the doctor will carefully examine the appearance of the teeth, their relationship, and determine the patient’s bite. All this allows him to verify the possibility of using the chosen method and the absence of contraindications. Next, the doctor will make impressions and determine the color of the patient’s teeth, their level of transparency and select the shade of ultraneers, possibly several shades, this allows them to be made as similar as possible to their own teeth.
The impressions are sent to the laboratory where ultraneers are made individually for each patient.
At the second visit, the dentist fixes the ultraneers with composite glue.
Veneers
Veneers are created from ordinary ceramics in almost any dental laboratory. The average thickness of the onlays is up to 1.5 mm, since ceramics is a fairly fragile material and if the prosthesis is made too thin, it will break even under minimal load.
Pros:
- quite high aesthetics,
- retain their original shape and color: ceramics do not shrink, plaque does not accumulate on it, the material does not change shade even under the influence of dyes,
- maximum accessibility: veneers can be installed in almost any clinic,
- fast treatment times, since the onlays are created in Russia.
- low cost relative to other overlays.
Minuses:
Among the disadvantages of the method are the impossibility of installation if the enamel is hypersensitive and the need for grinding of the teeth. The service life of veneers is less than lumineers and ultraneers (about 10 years)
Expert comment:
Alina Chilingaryan, dental therapist: “Veneers are the most affordable type of dental restoration, because their cost starts from 16 thousand rubles per tooth. And this is their main advantage. But don’t forget: despite the fact that dental veneers can last for several decades, if they come off, immediate re-prosthetics will be required due to previous grinding.”
Where in Moscow you can install ultranir at a good price
If it is necessary to install ultranirs, you must understand that their advantage lies not only in the relatively low cost of a set of installation services and materials. But the final price may be influenced by factors such as the qualifications of the doctor who performs the installation, the level of equipment in the clinic, the amount of work and the need for additional treatment.
Installing ultranir is a rather complicated process that you should not skimp on, so it is better to entrust the issue to professionals. The experience of Beskudnikovo Dentistry specialists allows us to guarantee high-quality work results and a long service life of the installed prostheses.
Lumineers or “Hollywood veneers”
Lumineers are the most advanced dental coverings available today. Their thickness is no more than 0.5 mm. They are created by the American company Cerinate using patented technology, using modern computerized equipment (from treatment planning to creating the structures themselves).
Pros:
- the highest aesthetics - a special glue is used to attach the lumineers, which gives the dentures a special translucency, like natural teeth,
- naturalness - teeth with onlays look like natural ones,
- no need to grind your own teeth - the installation process is reversible and has no consequences for the enamel,
- preservation of shape: lumineers are resistant to external influences, do not change color, shape,
- the only method of protecting sensitive enamel,
- no anesthesia is required during installation,
- long service life - 20 years or more.
Minuses:
Among the disadvantages of treatment are the high cost and long treatment period. Remember that Lumineers are created only in America and only individually, so it is simply impossible to restore teeth in a couple of days - you need to be patient. And if you are offered Lumineers in just a week, this is a scam.
Expert comment:
Alina Chilingaryan, dental therapist: “The cost of lumineers is from 30,000 rubles for installation on one tooth. But the price is justified by the fact that the teeth look very natural. In addition, if necessary, lumineers can be removed - your own teeth will not be harmed at all. The service life of lumineers is at least 20 years, this is guaranteed by the manufacturer.”
How is the installation carried out?
In order to install ultraneers at MedicaStom, it is enough to make only 3 visits to the doctor.
1st visit
Taking an impression
30 minutes
2nd visit (after 3 days)
Transferring the wax model into the oral cavity, color selection
60 minutes
3rd visit (after 5-7 days)
Fixing ultranir
Luxurious smile!
90 minutes
Make an appointment or call us right now, and in just 10 days you will be the owner of a dazzling smile! There will be no difficulties with installation.
Ultraneers or “E.max ultra-thin veneers”
Ultraneers are created from German-made E.max ceramics. They are much thinner than veneers, but slightly thicker than lumineers - their thickness is no more than 0.6 mm. Therefore, in some cases, it is possible to do without tooth preparation, or to carry out very minimal grinding.
Pros:
- excellent aesthetics comparable to Lumineers,
- an alternative to lumineers in almost all respects,
- maximum naturalness of the renewed dentition,
- preservation of the color and shape of the dentures,
- more durable ceramics than those used to create veneers, which is why ultraneers are thinner than veneers,
- fast production times for overlays, because they are created in Russia,
- long service life - 10 years or more.
Minuses:
Among the relative disadvantages of ultranir is, again, their cost. They are 30% cheaper than lumineers, but restoring the entire dentition will still cost a pretty penny. In addition, when installing ultraneers, it is often necessary to grind the teeth, albeit minimally.
Expert comment:
Alina Chilingaryan, dental therapist: “Ultraneers are an intermediate option between inexpensive veneers and high-priced lumineers. Their cost is 30% lower than lumineers, that is, about 20 thousand rubles per tooth. At the same time, they can be installed faster, since they are created in Russia. But in some cases you can’t do without turning.”
Patient reviews of ultranir
If we talk about the installation of ultranir, then reviews of this service are generally positive. Patients note increased comfort during the procedure. The perfect aesthetic effect obtained after fixing such ultra-thin overlays deserves special attention. Teeth acquire a beautiful, even shape and an excellent snow-white shade, identical to natural. Also in favor of choosing plates is their long service life and ease of maintenance.
In Implantmaster dentistry, dental restoration using ultra-thin veneers is performed under a microscope, which eliminates the possibility of any errors. Instead of impressions, we use an intraoral 3D scanner 3shape and carry out computer modeling of the smile so that you can evaluate the result before installation. In addition, we use high-quality Emax glass ceramics in our work, which makes it possible to better adjust the shade and shape of teeth and obtain an impeccable restoration result.
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Dental care
The most important thing that every patient should remember is that he has dentures installed. And no matter how reliable, strong and durable they are, these are still artificial teeth. Just like living ones, they need special care - regular brushing and toothpaste, and mandatory regular dental checkups. You should not bite off too hard foods with your new teeth - even apples should be cut into small pieces, otherwise the lining may break off. Follow these simple rules and your new teeth will last you for decades.
Disadvantages of ultranir
The technology doesn't have many downsides. First of all, you should be prepared to carefully care for the records. They need to be cleaned properly and regularly, just like your own teeth. You should also avoid highly colored foods, and chew those that are too hard carefully, trying not to put pressure on the pad.
The technique has a number of contraindications. Thus, ultraneers cannot be placed if there is gingivitis or periodontitis. It is also worth considering that not all defects can be eliminated using such overlays.
The doctor at our clinic will give you a detailed consultation and answer all your questions at your first appointment. To make an appointment at a convenient time, leave a request on the website or call us.
