Dental bonding is a procedure often used to restore teeth affected by decay and repair chipped or fractured teeth. It is also effective for masking a range of dental imperfections such as stains, discolorations, gaps, misshapen teeth, or undersized teeth. A popular method for restoring and improving a smile, dental bonding qualifies as a cosmetic procedure due to its use of tooth-colored composite resins available in a range of shades that blend seamlessly with natural teeth.
A dental bonding procedure, known as a “direct composite restoration,” is used to fill cavities or cosmetically repair chips, fractures, enamel defects, or gaps between teeth. This process requires artistry and precision as the dentist selects the appropriate shade of composite resin and carefully sculpts it to rebuild or enhance the tooth’s appearance.
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How is Dental Bonding Performed?
To enable the composite resin to adhere to the tooth structure, the tooth surface is etched and painted with a liquid bonding agent before the resin is applied. The composite resin is then carefully sculpted to achieve the desired shape and cured with a special light. Once hardened, the bonded restoration is polished and buffed to ensure a smooth and natural finish.
In some cases, dentists may offer composite veneers as an alternative to porcelain veneers. These involve artistically bonding and layering composite resin to transform the appearance of a tooth.
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