Questions And Answers About Dental Bonding
Posted on: 27 June 2016
If your teeth have obvious cosmetic flaws, you may be interested in altering the way that they look. There are many different dental applications that can improve the appearance of your teeth. One of the fastest and easiest ways to hide cosmetic imperfections is through a composite dental bonding application.
For dental bonding, a pliable plastic known as resin is used to cover the teeth or even to fill in a portion of missing tooth material. After the resin has hardened and is bonded to the teeth, it has a natural appearance. In fact, it is difficult to discern from natural tooth material.
Here are a few questions and answers about dental bonding to help you better understand the application and what it can do:
How is the dental bonding procedure performed?
Composite dental bonding is not a complicated procedure and can normally be completed during one dental visit. Your dentist is likely to apply a gentle etching solution to slightly roughen the tooth surface so that the bonding material can attach more completely.
The resin bonding material is flexible and easily molded. Thus, the dentist can mold the material into the desired shape, making it applicable for multiple cosmetic issues. In addition, the resin can be matched to the color of your natural teeth material. If the teeth are being whitened using a bonding application, a shade that is much lighter than the current tooth shade can be selected.
As the dentist applies the resin to the tooth, he or she molds the substance to cover the tooth or to fill in a portion. Once the resin is in properly in place, a specialized light is applied to the bonding material to harden it. Sometimes, multiple resin layers are needed to complete the dental correction. In such a case, each layer of resin is hardened before another layer is added.
After the resin has hardened in place, the surface is polished.
What dental issues can composite bonding be used to correct?
Dental bonding can correct a wide variety of dental problems, such as the following:
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Dental staining
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Irregularly shaped teeth
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Exposed dentin
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Cracks
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Gaps
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Chips
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Small cavities
How durable is dental bonding material?
Although composite bonding material is not as long-lasting as porcelain, it is still quite durable. In fact, a composite bonding application is expected to last at least 10 years.
To learn more about dental bonding and how it can help transform your teeth, schedule a consultation with a dental office in your area, such as All About Smiles Incorporated.
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