Taunton Dental & Implant Centre

Composite Bonding Dental

Composite bonding is a versatile technique in dentistry used to repair, reshape, or enhance the appearance of teeth. There are several types of composite bonding techniques commonly used by dentists:

DIRECT COMPOSITE BONDING

  1. Layering Technique: Involves applying composite resin in multiple layers of different shades to mimic the natural appearance of the tooth. This is done free-hand and you are unable to see the finished result before you start. No laboratory work so is more cost-effective.

  2. Transfer with a stent: A “mock-up” of your smile is made before-hand, for you to have a look at and approve and this is then transferred with the help of tray to replicate the exact shape you desire.

INDIRECT COMPOSITE BONDING

  • Involves creating a restoration- like a veneer- outside of the mouth, usually in a dental laboratory, and then bonding it to the tooth.

  • The restoration is fabricated using a mold or digital impression of the tooth, and it is then bonded to the tooth using dental adhesive.

Composite Bonding VS Porcelain or Ceramic Veneers or Crowns

 Instead of Composite you can also use Porcelain or Ceramic to restore the smile back; esp if there is significant wear and loss of enamel or teeth have previously had large fillings.

Porcelain is harder wearing, very realistic looking and stain-resistant. Using latest technology, ceramic veneers can be made ultra-thin but still very strong so they are not destructive to your enamel.

In some cases, ceramic veneers are not possible as there already has been too much destruction of tooth before and crowns will be better- stronger and longer-lasting.

Composites are great as they are cost-effective and generally involve no cutting down of teeth but they do need maintenance as they can pick up stains and chip over time. This must always be factored in at the time of decision-making.

Your dentist will ultimately be best placed to advise which material is better suited for you.

Composite Bonding with good polishing looks very natural.

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Click to see how Composite Bonding can work in different scenarios- be it loss of enamel (acid erosion/attrition(grinding)/toothbrush abrasion) or to close spaces between teeth and to replace old worn, discoloured fillings.

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“Thoroughly recommend. Superb treatment all round. Over 20 teeth reconstructed including implant, crowns and composites. I asked Justin if he could give me confidence to smile for my forthcoming wedding photos and I’m happy to say it was brilliant. That was 3 years ago and people are still commenting on how good and natural my teeth look.”

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FAQs

No, it's not. In most cases you won't even need a local injection. 

Prices are very cost-effective compared to Porcelain or Ceramic; though bonding is not as high gloss and can chip. Also, one must account for minor repair/polishing costs after the 1st year;especially if you grind your teeth.

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