Ultraneers

Ultraneers, veneers, lumineers - what's the difference?

All these names refer to thin overlays on teeth that allow you to restore the aesthetics of a smile - to hide visible defects such as chips, cracks, interdental gaps or darkening of tooth enamel, and in some cases even straighten teeth.

Veneers

Veneers were the very first to appear on the market. They are made mainly from ceramics, zirconium dioxide or aluminum dioxide. The thickness of such plates is from 0.6 to 1.5 mm. To ensure that veneers do not look too convex and bulky on the teeth, before installing them it is necessary to grind down the natural teeth, which not every patient will agree to.

Lumineers

The appearance of lumineers is the next stage in microprosthetics. They are sometimes called "Hollywood veneers" because they were first used in Hollywood. This is a patented technology, and the onlays themselves are made only in one American laboratory, Cerinate, using a dental impression. The lumineers themselves are very thin - their thickness is up to 0.3 mm, so no preliminary grinding of the teeth is required. Such overlays look more aesthetically pleasing and, as practice shows, last longer (up to 20 years), but they also cost much more than veneers. In addition, they are not suitable for everyone.

The invention of ultraneers was a successful attempt by Russian specialists to achieve maximum similarity between veneers and lumineers. In other words, ultraneers with a thickness of 0.3 to 0.5 mm are, in a way, analogues of lumineers, but at the same time they are produced in our country. They are made from ultra-strong pressed ceramic IPS e.max, and such designs most often do not require extensive grinding of the teeth.

Hollywood veneers

Hollywood veneers , also known as LUMINEERS, are in great demand and popularity. Compared to other types of veneers, the installation process is NOT easier or more affordable. This procedure does not involve grinding the tooth surface, so healthy teeth are not subject to injury at all.

Hollywood veneers are thin layers of high-quality, durable porcelain that are attached to the surface of the teeth using a special compound. In the production of Hollywood veneers, special modern technologies are used, due to which the thickness of high-strength porcelain is no more than 0.2 millimeters.

More photos of real work BEFORE and AFTER installation of lumineers...

The production of such veneers is carried out exclusively in the specialized dental laboratory Cerinate (Dent Mat company, Los Angeles, USA).

With proper care, Hollywood veneers can reliably last from fifteen to twenty years. If necessary, the doctor will easily replace such veneers and you will once again conquer the world with your dazzling Hollywood smile!

The cost of Hollywood veneers (lumineers) is 30,000 rubles.

Installation of ultranir in 3 stages

In order to install ultraneers, two visits to the dentist and three technological stages are enough.

Stage 1.

At the first appointment, the doctor will determine the possibility of installing thin ceramic onlays and assess the amount of work. If you have no problems with the health of your teeth and oral cavity, as well as contraindications to the procedure, the specialist will begin making an impression of your dentition.

Stage 2.

Ultraneers will be made for you in the laboratory on the dental impression of the latter within 1 – 2 weeks.

Stage 3.

The second visit to the dental office coincides with the time when the ceramic onlays are ready. First, the doctor will carry out professional teeth cleaning to remove plaque and tartar, preventing the formation of caries under the veneers, and then fix the ultraneers on the outside of the teeth in the smile area using a special composition. Polishing ceramic overlays is the final stage of the procedure.

Installation of veneers

The process of manufacturing and installing veneers includes several stages:

Preparation: determining the color, making veneers...

First of all, the dentist, using a special technique, must determine the natural color of the patient’s teeth. After this, the front surface of the teeth undergoes special treatment. The doctor slightly grinds down the teeth and removes a very thin layer of tooth enamel. He then makes an impression, or impression, of the teeth. After this, based on the impression, custom veneers are made in the laboratory. While the veneers are being made, the doctor applies special temporary veneers made from high-quality composite material to the patient’s teeth.
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Coordination

At the next session, the doctor and patient agree on the shape of future veneers. To do this, special wax molds are fitted to the teeth, which are a kind of analogue of veneers.
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Installation of veneers

A few days later, when the veneers are ready, a thorough check of the shape and color is carried out - and if the patient is absolutely satisfied with everything about them, the doctor begins straightening the teeth with veneers .

Advantages and disadvantages of ultranir

Installing ultraneers can be beneficial for a number of reasons, but it is worth installing the onlays taking into account the recommendations of your doctor. In the table below, Startsmile compared all the pros and cons of ultranir.

Installation of ultraneers is quick and painless.
In Russian laboratories, ultraneers are produced in 7–14 days, while the production of lumineers requires additional time (up to 30 days) to ship finished structures from the USA. Installation of ceramic plates does not cause discomfort - the procedure is painless.
Partial restoration available.
If your goal is to improve the appearance of 1-2 teeth, installing ultraneers will be the ideal solution, while the use of lumineers is only relevant when restoring the entire smile area. This is due to the fact that ultraneers are more transparent than lumineers and are closer to the natural color of teeth, although they give them a lighter shade.
You can always remove ultraneers.
The procedure takes little time and does not damage tooth enamel.
Affordable price.
No damage to the enamel if the patient wants to return the teeth to their original state.

Ceramic linings require careful handling and care.
The downside of ultraneers is that you will have to stop eating solid foods (nuts, crackers, seeds) and eat raw fruits and vegetables with caution. Otherwise, the records may crack. Do not forget about regular brushing of your teeth twice a day, as well as the need to use dental floss and an irrigator, cleaning the gingival folds and the space between the teeth.
Ultraneers do not correct serious dental defects.
If you have severely crooked teeth, large chips, or thinned tooth enamel, applying ceramic onlays will not help the situation. In addition, ultraneers are attached to the teeth in the smile zone, which means they can correct minor defects only in the front teeth.
The procedure may be prohibited.
If you have diseases of the teeth or oral cavity (for example, gingivitis, periodontitis and others), then ultraneers are contraindicated for you.

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When are ultraneers used?

Based on their design features, the scope of application of ultraneers is similar to that of lumineers. Installation of ultranir is recommended in the following cases:

Slight curvature of the front teeth;
To correct the color of tooth enamel, or teeth that are not naturally white;
Irregularly shaped teeth (for example, teeth that are too small;
Small diastemas or trems - spaces between teeth, on the front part;
Darkened fillings on the front teeth;
Increased sensitivity of enamel;
The presence of cracks or chips in the enamel that are superficial and caused by external factors.

Ultraneers will not help in the following cases (the cases are the same as for veneers):

Strong displacement of the jaws due to incorrect bite - the dentures will quickly crack;
Bruxism is the contraction of the jaws during sleep. Damage to dentures is sometimes possible;
Ultraneers will not help with orthodontic problems - they will need to be treated with braces or mouthguards;
Increased tooth wear. Treatment of this disease requires a serious analysis of the functioning of the entire dental system; the use of ultraneers and even veneers will most likely not bring the expected result;
Insufficient hygienic oral care;
Chronic inflammatory processes in the oral cavity;
Gum diseases.

Ultraneers - price in Moscow for 1 tooth

The cost of one ceramic onlay depends on the level of the clinic performing ultraneers and the qualifications of the doctor. On average, for a plate for 1 tooth (each ultraneer is made separately) in Moscow you will have to pay 20 - 25 thousand rubles, and ultraneers will cost you less than lumineers and, as a rule, more expensive than veneers. If the clinic offers you ceramic onlays for much less than 20 thousand rubles, this may indicate low quality of the material or insufficient experience of the specialist.

Publisher: Expert magazine about dentistry Startsmile.ru

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.

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.

Dental care with ultra-thin veneers

To maintain the impeccable appearance of teeth with ultraneers, it is advisable to follow simple rules of care. These include daily brushing, flossing, or flossing. It is also recommended to rinse your mouth regularly.

But it should be borne in mind that if excessive forces are applied during care, the plate installed on the tooth may be subject to fractures. In addition, it is necessary to avoid eating solid foods after fixing ultra-thin veneers.

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.