What is Dental Bonding
Composite richmond dental bonding can be used two restore teeth with decay or two repair chips or gaps in the teeth. Composite bonding is a malleable, resin material that is tinted to match your teeth. With proper care and maintenance, dental bonding is strong enough to last for years.
How is bonding used to repair teeth?
Composite bonding is used for a wide range of dental issues. Most people associate bonding with fillings after tooth decay is removed but it is also used to fix chipped teeth and diastemas.
For cavities, your dentist will remove the decay and fill the opening with tooth colored composite bonding. This method is only appropriate for small cavities, larger decay may require a porcelain onlay or crown.
Composite bonding is also utilized to repair mild gum recession. When the gum tissue recedes from the tooth surface, it can cause a great deal of sensitivity which can be resolved with the application of bonding on the exposed root surface.
Another use for a composite bonding is composite veneers! This method can help close a gap between two teeth war repair minor chips and the teeth. It is also useful for patients who do not like the shape or length of their teeth.
What is the procedure for dental bonding?
When a patient needs bonding to repair a chip or space, an acid etching solution is applied to give the composite material a rough surface to properly adhere to. Your dentist will then apply the composite material to the surface of the tooth and cure it with an ultraviolet light. Finally, they will refine the shape and smooth and polished the tooth to a natural finish.
If a tooth has decay, your dentist will administer a local anesthetic to numb the area before they drill out the decay and infection in any affected teeth. Once the area is cleared of infection, the tooth is cleaned and dried and the tooth-colored composite material is used to fill the hole. Again the material is cured with an ultraviolet light and polished to a smooth finish.
Dental bonding can typically be completed in one visit in about 30 minutes per tooth.
What risks are involved with composite dental bonding?
Composite bonding is a very strong material but it is not as strong as porcelain. Composite bonding is also more porous, making it susceptible to staining and even chipping. Composite bonding can last for years with proper care and maintenance. It can be beneficial for patients who have dental restorations to use a night guard when they sleep to avoid damage to their teeth resulting from grinding and clenching.
If you ship your composite, it is important to see your dentist as quickly as possible to have it repaired to avoid further damage.