Dental bonding is a technique that allows a dentist to firmly attach tooth-colored filling material to the teeth. This process provides a means to repair chipped or worn teeth, place beautiful and natural appearing fillings, or even to enhance the appearance of teeth by changing their size, shape or color.
Obviously, with all that bonding can accomplish, it is a pretty amazing procedure that allows dentists to achieve lifelike and very conservative treatment results. Tooth colored fillings and conservative cosmetic treatment rely on the bonding process. When done carefully, these types of restorations can last many years. (Read how our laser light finds decay!)
As good as dental bonding is, it does have some limitations. It works best in small amounts--very large fillings tend to chip and discolor and often do not mimic the natural tooth shape. For this reason the dentist may recommend a laboratory made porcelain restoration instead. Also,it is very technique-sensitive and even small amounts of water or saliva contamination can cause failure. If a tooth can't be kept dry, it can't be bonded. Fortunately dentists have a variety of methods to create a dry area.
At Beydo Dental Care, we believe in being as conservative as possible when restoring teeth. Whenever possible we use our dental laser, the Waterlase™, to very conservatively remove decay. We can then place realistic looking restorations in the laser prepared teeth. This type of technology is new and it benefits our patients by being minimally invasive, yet very effective.
The bonding process can also be used to adhere porcelain to the tooth surface. It is a remarkable technique that has changed the way dentistry is practiced and has enhanced the lives of many people.
Obviously, with all that bonding can accomplish, it is a pretty amazing procedure that allows dentists to achieve lifelike and very conservative treatment results. Tooth colored fillings and conservative cosmetic treatment rely on the bonding process. When done carefully, these types of restorations can last many years. (Read how our laser light finds decay!)
As good as dental bonding is, it does have some limitations. It works best in small amounts--very large fillings tend to chip and discolor and often do not mimic the natural tooth shape. For this reason the dentist may recommend a laboratory made porcelain restoration instead. Also,it is very technique-sensitive and even small amounts of water or saliva contamination can cause failure. If a tooth can't be kept dry, it can't be bonded. Fortunately dentists have a variety of methods to create a dry area.
At Beydo Dental Care, we believe in being as conservative as possible when restoring teeth. Whenever possible we use our dental laser, the Waterlase™, to very conservatively remove decay. We can then place realistic looking restorations in the laser prepared teeth. This type of technology is new and it benefits our patients by being minimally invasive, yet very effective.
The bonding process can also be used to adhere porcelain to the tooth surface. It is a remarkable technique that has changed the way dentistry is practiced and has enhanced the lives of many people.
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