Composite bonding is a very flexible and effective cosmetic dental procedure to correct a large range of dental problems that include chips and cracks as well as stains and gaps. This minimally invasive procedure is a tooth-coloured composite resin material that is applied to the affected teeth and is then sculptured and bonded to create a natural-looking and appealing smile.
What is Composite Bonding?
Composite bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that uses a tooth-coloured composite resin material that is applied on the surface of the teeth. This composite resin is used to fill and shape the tooth surface to correct flaws like chips, cracks, gaps, or discoloration, which makes the smile look more even and attractive.
Versatility of Composite Bonding
The great advantage of composite bonding is that it is a multi-purpose procedure. This procedure can be used to address a wide range of cosmetic dental problems.
Chipped or Cracked Teeth: Composite bonding is a very good method to repair chipped or cracked teeth and it can give them back their original shape and look.
Gaps Between Teeth: The composite resin will be filled in the spaces between the teeth, thereby, closing the gaps and giving an evenly spaced smile.
Discoloured Teeth: Composite bonding allows the discolorations and stains on the teeth to be covered which in turn provides a gorgeous and sparkling smile.
Misshapen Teeth: Teeth that are too narrow or wide, or in different shapes, can be reshaped and re-contoured using composite bonding that will make the smile more symmetrical and balanced.
Exposed Tooth Roots: The technique of composite bonding is used to cover the root surface when the gum level recedes. It is the technique of composite bonding that is used to cover the root surface.
Advantages of Composite Bonding
Minimally Invasive: Nevertheless, differently from veneers or crowns that take away a large part of the enamel, composite bonding preserves mostly the natural tooth structure, making it the more conservative way to achieve a smile makeover.
Quick and Painless: Composite bonding is a procedure that is simple to carry out and which can be done in one day at the dental clinic. There are no signs of pain and downtime, which is very convenient for the patient.
Natural Appearance: Composite resin, which is used for the bonding, is matched with the tooth colour of the patient. In conclusion, this procedure brings out a natural look and a flawless look.
Durable and Long-Lasting: If properly looked after and maintained, composite bonding can offer patients with a long-lasting solution to cosmetic dental problems and hence be durable and reliable.
Cost-Effective: Composite bonding is often cheaper than other dental cosmetic procedures; therefore, patients who were not previously able to afford such treatments can benefit from it.
The Composite Bonding Process
More often, the bonding process begins after the patient has met with a cosmetic dentist and discussed with them their aims and expectations. After that, the dentist will prepare a treatment plan for the patient. After that, the dentist will etch the surface with a light solution to create roughness that aids the bonding of the composite resin.
Then, composite resin will be applied to the teeth in layers and will be shaped to provide the correct form and contours. The resin is then hardened with a special light that is used to make the resin more solid and to attach it to the tooth surface. He will then move on to the curing process and polish the composite material to match the natural teeth.
Conclusion
Whatever your situation may be with chipped, cracked, discoloured, or misshaped teeth, composite bonding can be the solution to help you have a more attractive and confident smile. As a minimally invasive and natural-looking solution, composite bonding offers a great choice for patients to improve the appearance of their smiles. However, at Taylor Street Dental Clinic, we analyse our patient’s problems and then accordingly provide the treatment.
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