Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure used to correct minor textural imperfections of the teeth and to fill in small gaps between the teeth.There are two types of dental bonding: non-invasive, which is also known as resin infiltration, and invasive.
Both types involve the application of a dental bonding resin restorative material called a resin composite to correct the appearance of your teeth. These two processes are both used for different reasons, but they both involve using either adhesive (non-invasive) or light (invasive) to harden a resin solution into your tooth.
How Is Dental Bonding Done?
The dental bonding process is done by your dentist. The resin composite will either be applied to the tooth with an adhesive or a light, depending on whether it’s invasive or non-invasive. Non-invasive (resin infiltration): In this process, the dental professional puts a temporary liquid resin composite sealant over your teeth and waits for it to harden.
After hardening, they then use a special tool to shape and reshape the sealant until it has the desired form. Invasive: This type of dental bonding is done by placing a tray over your teeth and exposing them to light from the ultraviolet laser. The laser causes the resin composite material that you have applied to your teeth to harden.
Pros of Dental Bonding: Dental bonding resin can be used in many different situations like filling in small gaps between two teeth or smoothing out rough edges around porcelain veneers or crowns that were previously bonded onto the tooth. It is also reversible and will not affect your oral health while it stays intact.
Cons of Dental Bonding: If you get any food caught in between your gums and teeth, then it may cause irritation as well as eating away at the dental bonding resin material underneath your gum line which could cause sensitivity in that area of your mouth.
Why Is Dental Bonding Performed?
Dental bonding is usually performed to change the color or texture of your teeth. It can also be used to fill in small gaps between the teeth and correct minor tooth alignment problems. If you have a discolored tooth due to staining or fractures, dental bonding resin can be used to cover up those imperfections and make your smile look more aesthetically pleasing. Dental bonding can also help prevent cavities because it fills in gaps that are present in teeth.
What Are the Advantages of Dental Bonding?
There are many advantages to dental bonding that make it an attractive option for many people. The most notable advantages of dental bonding are as follows:
-No invasive procedures are involved and it’s a relatively quick process.
-It’s relatively inexpensive and affordable.
-Bonding is a great way to enhance the appearance of your teeth and improve their color.
-Dental bonding is a natural looking and long-lasting solution for minor tooth imperfections and gaps between teeth.
What Are the Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?
The disadvantages of dental bonding are that it can only be used to fix minor imperfections and gaps between teeth. This procedure is not typically performed on any teeth that have decay beneath the surface or are fractured or broken. Dental bonding resin does not usually last as long as porcelain veneers. But it is a good option for people who do not want to go through the process of getting veneers.
This procedure also cannot correct severely worn down teeth or shifting teeth from an accident. Dental bonding is a quick and easy procedure, but if you want to correct severe tooth wear, you will need more extensive work done in order to repair your teeth.
Final Words
Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure used to correct minor textural imperfections of the teeth and to fill in small gaps between the teeth. There are two types of dental bonding: non-invasive, which is also known as resin infiltration, and invasive. Both types involve the application of a dental restorative material called a resin composite to correct the appearance of your teeth.
These two processes are both used for different reasons. But they both involve using either adhesive or light to harden a resin solution into your tooth. Keep reading to learn more.
References:
1-Cementation of Prosthetic Restorations From Conventional Cementation to Dental Bonding Concept
Published on May 2011 By Haddad
Doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31820fe205
2-The Effect of Resin Bonding on Long-Term Success of High-Strength Ceramics
First Published September 6, 2017 By M.B. Blatz
Doi: doi.org/10.1177/0022034517729134
3-Periodontal status following the alignment of palatally impacted canine teeth
Available online 6 December 2005, By Adrian Becker
Doi: doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9416(83)90349-4
