Composite bonding is an important part of cosmetic dentistry. In this procedure tooth colour, the composite resin is applied to the tooth to improve tooth colour, shape, and size. It fills the gap between the front teeth and helps in making a perfect smile.
WHAT IS COMPOSITE BONDING?
Composite bonding also known as dental bonding used to enhance teeth’ aesthetic and smile. Composite is the resin material that exactly matches the natural tooth colour. It is used to correct tooth colour and shape.
TELL ME THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPOSITE BONDING IN 2022.
Composite bonding is the most common dental cosmetic procedure used in 2022 because it is the least costly, non-painful, and instant (results on the same day). It is widely used by cosmetic dentists to improve aesthetics and smile.
IS COMPOSITE BONDING EFFECTIVE FOR FILLING GAPS IN MY FRONT TEETH?
Yes, cosmetic teeth bonding is most effective in filling the gap in front teeth with minimal teeth loss and with the least cost as compared to other cosmetic filling gaps treatments such as veneer and tooth aligner treatment (Invisalign).
IS IT POSSIBLE TO TRAVEL ABROAD FOR DENTAL BONDING?
Yes, you can go abroad for dental bonding if you looking for cheaper cosmetic treatment but keep in mind the cost of flight, hotel, and transport that would be equivalent to the approximate cost of cosmetic treatment in Australia and how you manage the follow-up after six months.
COMPOSITE BONDING FOR CROOKED TEETH?
Composite bonding can restore the minor issue by tooth lengthening and fixing minor misalignments such as filling the gap. Major teeth alignment and tooth rotation can be resolved by ortho treatment.
CAN I GET BONDING AFTER ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT?
Composite bonding is commonly used by the dentist after orthodontic treatment to overcome minor tooth defects such as wear, chipping, and tooth staining issues improving tooth appearance and perfect smile curve.
CAN BONDING HELP MAINTAIN TOOTH STRUCTURE?
Composite bonding maintains the tooth structure without the loss of any tooth part. It chemically bonds with teeth and can be reversible to natural teeth.
COMPOSITE BONDING BEFORE AND AFTER?
Before composite bonding, teeth appear as stained, misshapen, diastema (a gap between front teeth), chips, and crack tooth edges due to any accident and trauma. After applying a composite bond all these issues are resolved with proper oral hygiene maintenance and regular dental visit.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COMPOSITE BONDING?
- The advantage of composite bonding is Minimal tooth loss during the dental composite placement
- Less expensive and can be performed in a single dental visit than other cosmetic procedures such as veneer and crown
- Can resolve multiple dental cosmetic issues such as tooth chips, cracks, discoloration, and gaps between front teeth.
- The disadvantages of composite bonding are discoloration, chips easily, not being able to resolve major dental cosmetic issues missing teeth, and large tooth cavities.
COMPOSITE BONDING VERSUS VENEERS?
Composite bonding, bonds with the tooth without loss of any tooth part; it chemically binds with tooth structure as compared to Veneers are thin coverings that covered the tooth’s front part that required shave the tooth for its proper seating on the tooth.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT STEPS?
After completing the evaluation and dental x-rays, the dentist starts composite bonding steps with tooth etch so composite bond with teeth. After that apply composite resin and mold it to the proper tooth shape and size then cure it with a special light to make it harder, the whole steps can be done within 15 to 30 minutes.
DOES IT HURT?
Composite bonding is not a pain full procedure because it only corrects the tooth’s upper defect not involving the tooth’s inner pulp. Minor sensitivity can be felt in the initial 2 to 3 days after composite bonding.
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SMOKERS
Composite bonding gets stained after smoking. Composite can discolour and fade after smoking, taking tea coffee, and acid beverages.
IS BONDING SUITABLE FOR DAMAGED & DISCOLORED TEETH?
Composite is the best option to restore damaged and discoloured teeth because it does not remove excessive tooth parts for its setting like veneer and crown.
WHY IS COMPOSITE BONDING NECESSARY?
- Composite bonding is necessary to correct minor aesthetic issues wear, and chipping after orthodontic treatment
- It is also used to build small chipped parts of a tooth due to an accident.
- Filled the gap between the teeth.
- To resolve tooth discoloration issues with the least cost and time.
CONCLUSION
Composite bonding is the most effective treatment to improve a smile aesthetic with the least duration and cost. For long-lasting treatment maintain good oral hygiene evading smoking, and acidic beverages, with regular dental clinic visits