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2825 Santa Monica Suite #310 Santa Monica, CA 90404

Santa Monica Cosmetic, Family & Implant Dentistry

Peter H. Pham, DDS
Cecilia Wang, DMD
Karina Palillo DMD
Kevin Kang DMD
(310) 828-0700 Mon-Sat, 8am-5pm Make an Appointment

Veneers & Lumineers®

The greatest breakthrough in the history of dentistry.

LUMINEERS®—Porcelain veneers that do not require the removal of painful tooth structure.

LUMINEERS® BY CERINATE® is a terrific cosmetic solution for permanently stained, chipped, discolored, misaligned teeth, or even to revitalize old crown and bridgework.

LUMINEERS BY CERINATE is a porcelain veneer that can be made as thin as a contact lens and placed over existing teeth without requiring painful removal of sensitive tooth structure (unlike traditional veneers.)

LUMINEERS can only be made from patented Cerinate® porcelain. This revolutionary porcelain is crafted through a proprietary process unavailable anywhere other than the Cerinate Smile Design Studios owned by Den-Mat® Corporation. In just two or three visits to the dentist, LUMINEERS provides a custom-made smile clinically proven to last over 20 years.

New LUMINEERS technology makes painful veneers unnecessary.

LUMINEERS® BY CERINATE® is painless because they don’t require painful removal of sensitive tooth structure. Dentists apply these contact lens-thin “smile shapers” to teeth without any grinding or shaving, transforming misshapen, worn teeth into a naturally beautiful smile that looks perfect for every individual. LUMINEERS can even be placed on porcelain bridgework and crowns with the new Revitalize™ Kit available
to your dentist. LUMINEERS BY CERINATE is the best of both worlds—ultra-thin, yet super strong for a radiant smile that resists any cracking, which can damage restorations.

LUMINEERS are completely reversible. Get your perfect smile today!


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Lumineers® vs Traditional Veneers - A Comparison.


LUMINEERS Technique TRADITIONAL VENEERS Technique
LUMINEERS Before
BEFORE BEFORE
Teeth are stained, slightly misshapen with spaces in-between. The dentist makes an impression and the mold is sent to the Cerinate Smile Design Studio where only LUMINEERS are crafted. Teeth appear stained and slightly misshapen. An impression is made and sent to a lab.
LUMINEERS VENEERS
NO PAINFUL TOOTH REDUCTION
TRADITIONAL VENEERS
PAINFUL TOOTH REDUCTION

On next dental visit, your dentist tries in your LUMINEERS to ensure a good fit. Teeth are moderately etched to prepare for placement but there is no removal of sensitive tooth structure, the painful part of traditional veneer techniques. The LUMINEERS are bonded to your natural teeth and set in place with a curing light. Anesthetic shots are given to numb the area and teeth are severely shaved away with a drill to accommodate the veneers.
PAINFREE AFTER LUMINEERS POTENTIALLY PAINFUL AFTER
Painfree LUMINEERS LUMINEERS After
In only 2 easy dental visits, you will have a permanently whiter and beautiful smile without shots, drilling or pain thanks to LUMINEERS. A better, but still flawed smile, as the procedure is not reversible like LUMINEERS because the original teeth have been shaved down causing pain and discomfort immediately after the procedure.