Dental Bonding Dentists use the tooth bonding procedure mainly for cosmetic purposes to help improve the look of chipped or discolored teeth. Dental bonding involves applying a tooth-colored resin substance to a tooth using adhesives and curing it with a special high-intensity light. The reason it is called tooth bonding is that the material is affixed to the tooth with the aid of an adhesive. In addition to improving the look of discolored and chipped teeth, our dentist at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry can also close spaces or gaps between the teeth through this procedure. When is Teeth Bonding Necessary?Our team can use dental bonding to fix a number of dental issues. The procedure becomes handy in repairing decayed teeth that cannot be repaired by a simple filling. It is also ideal for repairing cracked or chipped teeth. Patients seeking to improve the look of badly discolored teeth can also consider dental bonding. If spaces have formed between teeth, our dentist can close them with teeth bonding. Additionally, the dental specialist can make short teeth look longer in length. Sometimes, we can use tooth bonding to change the shape of a tooth. Often, a dentist in our office uses teeth bonding as a cosmetic alternative to traditional fillings or amalgam fillings. It is common to see our dentist use dental bonding to protect a part of the root of a tooth that gets exposed after the gums recede. Therefore, you can see how widely dental bonding can be used to resolve an array of dental issues. Types of Dental BondingTypically, two forms of tooth bonding are available and are named from the way they are performed. Composite direct bonding involves using composite materials that feature the shade of a tooth to fill cavities and repair cracks or chips. Composite direct bonding may also be used to seal gaps between the teeth. If the lower edges of a tooth are worn out, a dentist may use composite direct bonding to build it up. In addition, a dentist can apply composite material directly onto a tooth and sculpt it to make small smile changes in a minimally invasive way. In the sphere of dentistry, we call these direct composite veneers, however, they are basically known by many as bonding. The other type is adhesive bonding which is commonly used for porcelain veneers, aesthetic crowns, bridges, and inlay incrustations. As opposed to direct bonding, adhesive bonding involves the placement of a restoration on a tooth. Once a dentist chooses the color that matches the tone of the other teeth, they scrape the surface of a tooth using a mild solution of a substance such as phosphoric acid. Once the roughening agent is removed, the dentist applies a liquid bonding agent. A resin resembling a putty of a tooth is then applied to the surface. It is molded and then smoothed out, allowing it to get to the desired shape. Using UV light, the dentist hardens the material to cure it. The dentist then repeats the previous step until the prosthesis or the direct composite material attains its final shape. Aftercare for Bonded TeethBonded fillings can become stained, so you need to watch out for coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco. Ensure good oral hygiene by brushing properly and flossing regularly. To prevent the bonded restorations against fractures, avoid hard and sticky foods. Lastly, make trips to our dental office for regular checkups by our team. Visit us at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry to discover more about dental bonding. Contact us at (440) 580-1028 to set up an appointment. |
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