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It's
traumatic to break a front tooth, but today a broken tooth can be
restored to nearly new condition, function and appearance, thanks
to new bonding techniques and materials.
Bonding is the artistic placement of a tooth-colored plastic material
to restore a misshapen, discolored or broken tooth. Bonding is a flexible
and adaptable means for repairing teeth, as it can restore the appearance
and function of one tooth, or a number of teeth. And the effects are
not merely cosmetic. Bonding protects teeth from additional wear and
damage.
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Before and after
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The
procedure
Bonding is usually a single-appointment procedure. The first step
is the careful selection of the color and type of tooth-colored
bonding material, called composite resin, to match the color of
the teeth. Next, we lightly reduce the tooth with the dental handpiece,
and a conditioning solution is applied to roughen the tooth surface
and ensure that the resin will bond to it. Then, we apply the bonding
material, sculpt and contour it to the proper shape, and then harden
it with a harmless, high-intensity light. Lastly, we smooth and
polish the new restoration to a high luster.
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Bonding a broken tooth |
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Bonding
is the artistic placement of a tooth-colored plastic material to
front teeth to enhance their color, shape or length. You can have
one tooth re-created with bonding, or we can transform your entire
smile! And the effects are not merely cosmetic. Bonding protects
your teeth from additional wear and damage.
Bonding may be the perfect option for you if you have:
- Spaces
between your teeth
- Small
or misshapen teeth
- Teeth
that have darkened or discolored
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Lightening teeth
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The
bonding process
Bonding can usually be completed in one appointment. The first
thing we will do is carefully select the tooth-colored bonding material,
called composite resin, to match the color of your own teeth. Next,
we lightly reduce your teeth with the dental handpiece. A conditioning
solution is applied to roughen the teeth and ensure that the resin
will bond to your tooth. Then we apply the bonding material, sculpt
and contour it into the proper shape, and then harden it with a harmless,
high-intensity light. Lastly, we smooth and polish your new bonded
teeth.
Bonding
is a comfortable procedure that can provide dramatic results in
a relatively short amount of time.
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Closing
spaces |
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