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 Dental
bonding is a technique that has been used in cosmetic
dentistry for many years and can transform your smile in just
a single visit. The dental bonding procedure utilizes a composite
resin and is used for a variety of structural as well as cosmetic
purposes. One can draw a parallel between dental bonding materials
and a sculptor's clay. By using dental composite resin bonding
we can restore any chipped or broken teeth, fill in gaps and
reshape or recolor your smile.
The process involves the skillful / artistic use of the
correct amount and color of "dental composite" which
is a moldable material with a paste like consistency.
Bonding is used for a variety of cosmetic dental procedures
including:
• Repairing broken and Chipped teeth
• Closing gaps between teeth (diastemmas)
• Reshaping teeth
• Smile makeovers using composite veneers
Are you a candidate for tooth bonding?
• If you have small gaps between your front teeth, or
if you have chipped or cracked teeth, you may be a candidate
for bonding.
• Bonding is also used for patients who have discolored
teeth, uneven teeth, gum recession or tooth decay.
• Bonding material is porous, so smokers will find that
their bonding will yellow.
• If you have crowding or overlapping of teeth , this
procedure can be used to correct crowding and align the teeth
to improve the smile.
Advantages of dental bonding:
• Conservative as there is little or no reduction of
tooth structure.
• Immediate correction of the defect
• Reversible procedure
• Cheaper option as compared to crowns or porcelain
laminates
• No anesthesia is required
• The teeth appear straighter
• Composites bond directly to the tooth providing support.
• Composites can be used to fill in cracks, chips and
gaps - and will match the color of your other teeth.
Disadvantages of the dental bonding procedures:
• Does not reposition the tooth
• Can stain or chip more than crowns
• Teeth may appear somewhat thicker
• May need to be redone more often
• Bonding material is porous, so smokers will find that
their bonding will yellow.
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