What is Cosmetic Teeth Filling-Bonding?
Composite filling material; It can be used in the treatment of problems affecting dental health such as caries, cracks, fractures, as well as for aesthetic purposes such as shaping, sizing, smile design. Bonding , known as aesthetic dental filling, is a smile design procedure applied using composite filling material . Bonding , which can be suitable for situations where a radical change in the teeth is not desired or is not needed , offers extremely natural and aesthetic solutions as long as it is done skillfully.
What are the Advantages of Bonding Application?
- Main Teeth Retained
The biggest advantage of the bonding application is that it is not an application that damages the main teeth. Teeth do not need to be reduced. Abrasion is not done except in exceptional cases . Abrasions with small touches, when necessary, do not damage the main tooth. It is an application that can always be returned if there is any visual dissatisfaction with the result of the process.
- Looks Natural And Aesthetic
Bonding is an application that can provide satisfying visual results with small touches. It is sufficient for closing the tooth gap, removing minor deformities, lightening the tooth color, and healthy and aesthetic smiles.
- Saving on time provides
Procedure that can be performed in a single session, depending on the number of teeth to be made .
- Has Price Advantage
It is a lower cost tretment compared to other dental aesthetic procedures.
For Which Situations Is Bonding Suitable?
- Separated front teeth
- Fracture of anterior teeth
- In minor deformities
- To lengthen the teeth
- Having serrated teeth
How Is Bonding Performed?
Procedures applied within the scope of aesthetic dentistry require serious training and practice. For bonding , the mastery of the dentist, the training he has received in this field and his experience related to the application are important. People who want to have aesthetic dental fillings are advised to consider these criteria when making their research and selection. The process for the procedure consists of evaluation, decision and implementation stages.
Evaluation Phase
- First of all, the needs of the patient are determined by listening to the complaints, expectations and demands.
- With the comprehensive examination, it is evaluated whether the bonding application is suitable for the patient’s tooth structure, needs and expectations.
- The patient is informed about what kind of image he can obtain as a result of the procedure.
- The ideal color tone is determined.
Implementation Phase
- Isolating devices are attached to the patient. These apparatuses are intended to protect areas that are not included in the process. Safe isolation of the mouth and tooth area also provides the dentist with a comfortable working opportunity.
- Relevant areas of the application area are locally anesthetized. In this way, it is ensured that the patient gets through the process comfortably without feeling any pain.
- Composite filling material to adhere, bonding agents are applied to the tooth surface.
- Composite filling material determined according to the selected color tone and hardened with UV light.
- It is checked whether there is contact that may cause the composite filling to break.
- Bonding by polishing procedure is completed.
What is the Recovery Process After Bonding ?
No pain is expected after bonding . The patient can continue his normal life after the procedure. Just like in the filling treatment applied in decayed teeth, nothing should be eaten for at least 2 hours. After the procedure, the patient should check their teeth while eating, talking or sleeping and should share the disturbing findings with the dentist.
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What Should Be Considered After Bonding Application?
- Bonded teeth do not interfere with eating. It just takes a little more care. Food should not be eaten directly by tearing it with filled teeth.
- Shelled hard foods should not be tried to be broken with teeth. This situation, which is not recommended even for the main teeth, causes the fillings to break.
- Bonding is an application that is suitable for staining. It undergoes color change over time with the consumption of dyed watery and solid foods. The solution to this is to go to the dentist regularly and have a polishing process applied.
- One of the most important issues after the bonding application is oral hygiene , and care routines should not be interrupted.
How Long Does Bonding Last?
Composite filling, which has been skillfully applied with quality materials, can last for 5 years as long as the patient shows the necessary care after the procedure.