Lumineers are an improved variant of the porcelain veneer. They have the same function as the porcelain veneers and provide the same benefits to the patient.The placement of lumineers doesn’t involve the peeling of the enamel of the tooth and therefore might be a better long term solution than veneers. When placing lumineers, the structure of the tooth remains unchanged. Lumineers are much thinner than porcelain veneers; they are as thick as a contact lens, but this does not make them less durable. Given that lumineers are placed without the tooth being altered, they do add to the overall structure of the tooth and might feel a little bulkier than the classic porcelain veneers. However, the additional benefits are well worth it; the tooth is still protected by its natural enamel, even if the lumineers need to be taken off.
