Dental Bonding

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• QWhat is the process of dental bonding?

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  The tooth bonding process involves preparing the tooth surface with an etching solution. The solution allows the bonding material (resin-based composites) to better adhere to the tooth. Resins of various colors are carefully blended to match the color of the existing tooth. The resin is applied, contoured into the proper shape and hardened using a special light or chemical process. The bonded tooth then is smoothed and polished to appear natural. Bonding usually can be completed in one visit

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• QHow do I prepare for direct dental bonding?

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  Because direct dental bonding is a quick, painless, simple procedure, it requires little preparation. To prepare for direct dental bonding, simply continue to practice good dental hygiene. Unless otherwise directed by your dentist, continue to brush and floss regularly before your dental bonding appointment.
• QWhat is direct dental bonding?

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  A Dr. Saul N. Miller, DDS , Dentist, answered

  Actually all bonding is direct; however, some restorations, such as a crown, inlay, onlay or porcelain veneer, are fabricated outside the mouth, and then this "indirect" restoration is bonded "directly" to the tooth. Some restorations are created directly in the mouth on the tooth, and the direct restorative material, such as composite resin, is bonded directly to the tooth.
  
  Dental bonding is a way to make something stick to the tooth. It is a thin resin interface that allows the direct or indirect restoration (or material) to be bonded or "cemented" to the tooth structure with an adhesive bonding material. The bonding material is light-cured, self-cured, or both.

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• QHow is direct dental bonding performed?

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  Direct dental bonding is usually performed by a dentist in a single office visit. He or she uses an acidic solution to create a rough surface on the area of your tooth that needs to be repaired. Your dentist then places a small amount of composite resin on the chipped, cracked, stained, or discolored tooth. He or she then hardens the resin using a laser or high-intensity light. Your dentist repeats the process until the desired result is achieved. The procedure usually takes under an hour.
• QHow common is direct dental bonding?

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  Direct dental bonding is one of the most common and cost-effective forms of cosmetic dentistry. Direct dental bonding is used to correct minor imperfections such as chips, cracks, stains, and discoloration. Bonding is also used to close gaps between teeth and to cover a tooth to improve its shape.
• QWhat could happen if I choose not to have direct dental bonding?

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  Direct dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure; if you choose not to have direct dental bonding, you will simply still have an imperfection on your teeth. Direct dental bonding is used to cover chips, cracks, stains, and tooth discoloration. Sometimes direct dental bonding is used to fix the shape of a tooth in order to restore its function. It is also used to fill a decayed tooth. Talk to your dentist about any concerns you may have.
• QWhat type of anesthesia will I need for direct dental bonding?

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  In most cases, anesthesia is not needed for direct dental bonding because the procedure is not painful. If the bonding is being used to fill a cavity, your dentist may use a local anesthetic if the tooth needs to be drilled.
• QWhat are the types of dental bonding?

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  The most commonly used type of dental bonding material is composite resin. It is a soft plastic substance the color of a tooth that can be easily molded around cracks, chips, and stains. Composite resin can also be used as a filling. Composite resin is used for both direct and indirect dental bonding.
  
• QWill having direct dental bonding hurt?

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  Direct dental bonding should not hurt. The procedure is typically painless. In most cases, you will experience little to no sensitivity on the part of the tooth your dentist works on.
• QHow do I know if I need direct dental bonding?

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  Your dentist will inform you if you need direct dental bonding. He or she will assess any damage to your tooth or teeth during your visit. If you have small imperfections on your teeth, such as a chip or stain, your dentist may recommend direct dental bonding. He or she may also suggest direct dental bonding to improve the shape of a tooth or to close a gap between teeth.