It is commonly used to repair chips, close small gaps, and restore worn teeth while preserving natural tooth structure. Composite bonding involves carefully applying and shaping a resin material directly onto the tooth. The material is bonded to the tooth surface and polished to blend naturally with the surrounding teeth.
Because little or no drilling is required, composite bonding is considered a minimally invasive treatment.
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Composite bonding may be suitable if you:
Each tooth is assessed individually to ensure bonding is appropriate.
Composite bonding is commonly used to:
It can be used on a single tooth or across multiple teeth as part of a planned approach.
In many cases, treatment can be completed in a single visit.
Composite bonding is durable, but it is not indestructible. Important considerations:
These factors are discussed before treatment begins.
Composite bonding is often an excellent first step before more definitive treatment.
Composite bonding is frequently used to manage early to moderate tooth wear. It can also be used to test bite changes before more permanent restorations are considered.
In advanced wear cases, bonding may form part of a staged treatment plan.
Your dentist will assess whether composite bonding is suitable and, where appropriate, explain alternatives. Where bonding is used as part of a wider restorative plan, involves tooth wear, or relates to bite stability, Dr Kevin Gilmore may be involved in reviewing the planning to ensure the approach is conservative, coordinated, and predictable.
Composite bonding is a flexible and conservative way to improve your smile. When used for the right reasons and maintained properly, it can deliver excellent results.
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