Friday, October 28, 2011

What do You Mean by Dental Bonding?

Various dental procedures are involved in cosmetic dentistry to improve the structure and function of teeth. Dental bonding or composite bonding is a method which fixes the cosmetic and structural errors of teeth. It is a procedure where a tooth-colored resin material is applied to the teeth.

Dental bonding can be used for repairing decayed, cracked, and chipped teeth. It also improves the appearance of discolored teeth. The spaces between the teeth are closed by dental bonding. It can also change the shape of the teeth or make the teeth look longer. When gums recede, a portion of the root of a tooth gets exposed and it is protected by bonding.

The procedure of dental bonding is simple. It takes about half an hour to one hour for the process of bonding for each tooth. Any decay present on the damaged teeth is removed first. Then, an etching solution is applied on the teeth. Certain grooves are created by the solution which allows proper adhesion of resin bonding agent. Later, the dentist applies resin to the teeth in layers. After application of resin to each layer, a powerful light is used for hardening. After the application and hardening of required layers is done, the teeth can be sculpted and polished for getting an aesthetically improved teeth.


Dental bonding is considered to be the best alternative for expensive veneers, bridges, and crowns. Unlike veneers, bonding can be completed in one visit. The amount of teeth enamel to be removed for bonding is also less when compared to veneers or crowns. Dental bonding prevents cracks and tooth loss as the resin material expands and contracts with the tooth. Dental bonding or composite bonding can thus be used for repairing tooth decay and other minor dental imperfections. It is the most easiest and quickest way to restore your damaged teeth.



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