What is bonding?
The term bonding is used to describe procedures where tooth-colored dental resins and composites are used. Direct bonding techniques can be used to change the shapes and colors of teeth as well as to close unattractive spaces. It can also be used to repair chipped or broken teeth or even to cover up unsightly stains. Unlike crowns or caps, direct bonding requires only a minimal amount of tooth reduction thus making it a very conservative procedure. Back to top.
Really, acid etch bonding is a way of using high tech resins to actually stick materials to the surface of the tooth. In skillful hands it can be beautiful and strong; but with the average dentist, it can be ugly and weak. TOP • Do you do silver fillings? Is mercury silver amalgam safe? I have not used mercury containing silver amalgam since 1985. While the ADA maintains that it is safe to use, we do not offer this material. We did not want this material in our office, much less handle it and then put it inside your mouth. TOP • What are white fillings? Are they any good? I have placed white fillings exclusively since 1985. They are great looking, strong and esthetic. The materials are unforgiving. The technique is very sensitive, the dentist cannot skip steps or rush. Placing these white or resin restorations is a challenging task. For the average dentist these are impossible to look and feel right. For the artistic dentist it is a beautiful way to restore teeth. TOP • Should I use a
Bonding simply put is using materials that are tooth colored and attaching them to the tooth surface, by means of chemical and mechanical retention. These materials are incredible. They are life like in appearance. There are different types of bonding. The first type of bonding is what we would call direct bonding. This requires one visit to the dental office. The second type of bonding we call indirect bonding. Typically requires two visits. The first visit we prepare the tooth to receive the restoration. The second visit is to bond the restoration to the tooth. Discuss your options with your Dentist.
