Bonding

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The Procedure Of Tooth Bonding

Preparation: For bonding teeth, minimal preparation is required for the procedure. Anaesthesia is usually not needed unless the decayed tooth needs to be drilled to change shape or if the chip is in proximity to a nerve.

Then our dentist will choose the composite resin colour that will be similar to your original tooth shade with the help of a shade guide.

The Bonding Process: Our dentist will slightly roughen the surface of the tooth to be bonded, followed by the application of a conditioning liquid, facilitating the adherence of bonding material to the tooth.

The chosen resin is then applied, moulded, and smoothed according to the desired or expected shape.

UV light or a laser is then used to harden the material.

After it gets hardened, our dentist will give it the final touch by trimming and polishing to match the lustre of other teeth.

Time Required For The Procedure: An average bonding procedure takes 30-60 minutes. It may vary depending on the number of teeth or gaps to be bonded.

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Bonding Agents Used In Cosmetic Dentistry:

Commonly used bonding agents are methacrylates such as a bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate (BISGMA), urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) or semicrystalline polyceram (PEX), and an inorganic filler such as silicon dioxide (silica), some volatile carrier and a solvent like acetone.

They may also consist of some diluent monomers.

The conditioning of dentin is done with polyacrylic acids, phosphoric acid, nitric acid, maleic acid, citric acid, and ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) to remove the smear layer.

The Chemical Process Of Bonding:

• Removal of smear layer and etching of dentine – It is done by partly demineralising the dentin by using a conditioning agent. The primer can percolate better in it.
• Priming of the dentine surface.
• Bonding of the primed dentine surface to the restorative material.

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Post-Procedure Care

No special attention, as such, is required for the bonded teeth. However, there are a few points you should keep in mind.

• Maintain good oral hygiene and brush your teeth at least twice a day.
• Try to avoid any food items which may stain your teeth, such as coffee and tea, for at least 48 hours. Avoid smoking as long as possible.
• Avoid any action that may lead to chipping of composite material, such as nail-biting, or biting any rigid objects, say for example, pen caps.
• Do regular mouthwash with an antiseptic, at least two times per day, to avoid the buildup of any bacteria or other microbes.
• Visit our dentist for your follow-up assessment.

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Cosmetic Bonding With Teeth Whitening

The use of cosmetic teeth bonding, along with teeth whitening, can be an excellent remedy for the staining of teeth and fillings.

The rationale behind the combination of cosmetic dental bonding with whitening is to provide you with whiter and brighter teeth.

The shade of bonding resin will be chosen as per your teeth colour, so getting a pre-teeth whitening will be beneficial in the long run because once the composite bond is fixed, it cannot be whitened further by any method.

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Alternatives To Cosmetic Bonding:

The two most common options for dental cosmetic bonding are-

• Veneers: They are excellent tooth-coloured pieces made up of porcelain that is bonded with the support of your original tooth.
• Cosmetic bonding vs veneers: The difference between cosmetic teeth bonding and veneers is that veneers are custom-made for the patients, whereas bonding is not.
• Crowns: It is a cap in the shape of a tooth that is placed on the top of the entire visible portion of the tooth.