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BONDING |
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What is dental
bonding?
Bonding is a procedure that places a composite tooth-like material onto the
tooth to build it up and/or alter its shape.
These composites are the solution for restoring
teeth and will lighten any stains you may have,
close minor gaps and can be used to correct
crooked teeth.
Because natural tooth structure is not removed,
its best use is somewhat limited to broken
or chipped teeth.
Over time the bonded portion of a tooth will
change color as compared to the natural, unbonded
portion of the tooth. |
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before bonding |
after bonding |
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How
does the bonding process work?
A very mild etching solution is applied to your teeth to create small ridges
in the tooth's enamel structure. These small ridges slightly roughen the surface
which enables the durable resin to bond materials to your teeth.
The resin is then placed on your tooth and
high-intensity light cures the resins onto
your tooth's surface - with each individual
layer of resin hardening in just minutes. When
the last coat has been applied to your tooth,
the bonded material is then sculpted to fit
your tooth and finely polished. |
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What
is the advantage of bonding?
The advantage of bonding is that it is inexpensive and is an ultra conservative
way to restore a tooth. |
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What
is the disadvantage of bonding?
The disadvantage of bonding is that it can and will discolor, it is also more
prone to breakage.
A porcelain
veneer on the other hand, will not discolor
and will be far stronger in the long run.
It's a larger investment and the preparation
of the effected tooth will be more extensive,
but it is strong and long lasting. |
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