Understanding Dental Bonding

Bonding in dentistry involves the connecting of two materials to one another, and is often required in most common and cosmetic dental procedures.

There are two common types of bonding procedures used by Suwanee dentists, each serving a different purpose. Bonding may be used to make two surfaces adhere to each other, such as in the case of fillings or attaching crowns, but it can also be applied directly to a tooth to create a desired effect. Direct bonding is useful in situations like mending a cracked tooth, or filling in a chip.

The method of dental bonding varies depending upon the severity of the damage or decay in the tooth.

A tooth with a lot of damage or decay may need to be covered up completely. Problems like poorly aligned teeth, teeth with gaps in between, or decay that a conventional filling is unable to treat are situations where complete coverage treatment may be recommended. Dentists typically attach dental veneers surface when faced with this sort of condition. Porcelain is the usual material from which veneers are made according to the patient’s exact requirement. The patient will need to have their teeth shaped by their dentist prior to the placement of the veneer, and once the procedure is complete the patient will have a smile that appears natural and offers years of durability.

If the tooth has become irreparable by direct bonding technique, a dental crown is the next recommended treatment. A dental crown is a covering that bonds to the rest of the natural tooth and guards it against further damage and decay. They are mainly made out of material like porcelain and gold, and may be fitted on any tooth.

Whenever some kind of a dental bonding is necessary, the patient should be confidant about the knowledge and skill of the dentist.

In order for bonding to function properly the tooth must be completely isolated, and most Suwanee dentists employ a “rubber dam” which is slipped around the tooth inside of a powerful clamp. This prevents moisture of any kind from reaching the tooth and ruining the seal between the bonding material and the surface of the tooth. Next, a dentist will “etch” the tooth with phosphoric acid to give it the coarse texture used to enhance the bond, and then place the resin on the tooth, shaping and contouring it as desired. This system is used in fillings and other restorative work, each dentist having their own unique techniques. During a follow-up appointment, the dentist will make sure that the seal is secure and the patient is happy with the result.