How Composite Bonding Works in Dental Care Industry
Dental composite bonding is a simple and painless procedure used to correct a number of common problems.
- First we determine the objective, which includes:
- Restoration of chipped, broken or decayed teeth
- Reshaping a malformed tooth
- Whitening discolored teeth
- To fill in gaps between the teeth
- Attach bridges, and orthodontic appliances and fillings onto the teeth.
Next, the dentist lightly etches the tooth surface and then applies a soft bonding resin. Once the bonding resin sets, a composite resin is layered on top and the dentist begins to sculpt and shape the composite into the desired form. Then a high-intensity light helps harden the new shape into a permanent form. The process is completed as the dentist trims, smoothes and polishes the tooth’s surface into a natural-looking appearance that perfectly complements your smile.
Dental bonding is useful because it can usually be completed in a single office visit, and can quickly address a number of aesthetic and function issues you have endured for years. However, the composite material is not as durable as natural tooth enamel, it is more prone to stains, chips and breaking than your natural teeth.
Proper oral care and checkups will help maintain its durability, which typically lasts up to five years before updating or repairing.