One of the most successful dental procedures to enhance and restore a person's smile is Dental bonding. It is a simple procedure that involves filling of a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) on the front and/or back tooth. The material is then solidified using a high intensity special light. Eventually, the material is bond to the tooth lending it a fresh and sparkling look.
This procedure is largely employed to treat decayed teeth, enhancing the overall smile. Moreover, it is also used to fill the gaps and aligning crooked teeth. This type of bonding can be used to change the size and/or shape, and inevitably the color of a person's teeth.
Procedure for Dental Bonding
The dental bonding procedure begins with a preparation. A bit of advanced preparation is taken before the bonding process. Anesthesia is essential if the patient is filling a decayed tooth. However, it is not considered compulsory in all cases. Now, the dentist uses the shade guide to choose a composite resin color matching the color of the patient's teeth.
This is followed by application of a gentle etching solution on the patient's teeth, which creates small groves in the enamel structure. It roughens the texture of the teeth and makes it easier to apply the material for stronger adherence. Then putty like resin, close to tooth's color is applied on the tooth, which is further smoothened and molded into a preferred shape. Next, the applied resin is hardened using ultraviolet light or laser. Once the material is solidified, the dentist trims and shapes it. Finally, the dentist applies the final coat of composite resin.
Since, the composite resin is available in different shapes; the dentist can easily choose the color that naturally matches the patient's teeth and give a finishing tough the teeth. The Dental bonding procedure takes around 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.
Who needs Dental bonding
The procedure of dental bonding provides the best solution
for
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Repairing chipped or cracked teeth
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Improving the look of discolored teeth
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Sealing the closed spaces between the teeth
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Repairing the decayed teeth (the composite resins
can be applied to fill the cavities)
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Making the teeth look longer
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Changing the shape of teeth
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Protection of a segment of tooth's root, which
has been exposed due to receding gums
However, the procedure of Dental bonding is considered effective only in cases of small cosmetic changes, correction of teeth in areas of very low bite pressure and temporary correction of cosmetic defects. It remains a viable option for concealing the dental flaws and improving smile.
