What is bonding?
All tooth corrections with photopolymers (composites) are performed using the bonding technique.
Bonding is a procedure through which the photopolymer is connected to the natural tooth using a bond (bonding agent).
Bonding represents mechanical and chemical bonding of the photopolymer material to the tooth surface. The tooth surface is treated with acid, which creates small pores in the tooth structure.
Bonding is done with liquid photopolymer, which penetrates into the pores of the tooth and hardens (polymerizes) under blue light. This way the tooth surface is aesthetically restored.
WHAT DOES THE BONDING RESTORATION PROCEDURE INCLUDE?
Bonding is a treatment approach for patients who do not need serious changes in the color or shape of their teeth. It is also suitable for young patients, as the procedure is extremely minimally invasive – in most cases, only light roughening of the natural tooth surface is required.
The modern photopolymers used for tooth construction have improved strength and a light refraction coefficient very close to that of natural enamel.
Often, to achieve the desired result, it is necessary to combine photopolymers with several different colors, as attention to every detail is of great importance for the final result of the bonding.
The entire procedure can be performed in one visit to the dentist, so the patient leaves with a beautiful smile on the same day. The secret of the long-lasting beauty of the achieved result lies in the perfect polishing of the restorations after the procedure.
WHEN IS BONDING USED?
In most cases, bonding is used for restoring front teeth, but it is also a suitable solution for other dental problems, namely:
- Restoration of chipped, broken cutting edges, cracks or other defects caused or related to wear of dental tissues or incidents.
- Closing gaps between teeth
- Changing the shape of teeth
- Changing the color of a tooth or teeth, covering dark spots with endogenous character
- Lengthening cutting edges
- Correction of proportions, shape and positioning of teeth for an aesthetically pleasing smile
- Covering sensitive and exposed dentin (most often in the area of tooth necks)
