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Composite Bonding
At Dentistry by Adam, we specialize in composite bonding, a versatile and minimally invasive cosmetic dental treatment aimed at enhancing your smile's appearance. Using high-quality composite resin, we skillfully address a range of aesthetic concerns, ensuring natural-looking results that leave you feeling confident and radiant.
SERVICE
Composite Bonding
Composite bonding is a versatile and minimally invasive cosmetic dental treatment aimed at enhancing the appearance of your smile. At Dentistry by Adam, we specialize in using composite resin to address various aesthetic concerns and achieve natural-looking results.
What is composite bonding?
Composite bonding is a minimally invasive aesthetic dental treatment which involves the addition of a composite resin to a tooth or multiple teeth. It can be used to repair fractures, fill gaps, improve tooth shape, improve tooth colour and cover enamel defects.
Dental composite bonding is an additive procedure, which means the composite is added to the tooth without the drilling or filing down of your natural teeth.
There are 2 main types of composite bonding:
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Composite edge bonding
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Composite veneers
Composite edge bonding only covers the edge of the teeth and is used to correct chips and imperfections.
Composite veneers cover the entire front surface of the teeth and can be tailored to each individual in terms of colour and shape.
How does composite bonding work?
The composite resin is precisely added to the tooth’s enamel and shaped to restore the tooth’s original appearance or desired corrections. Generally, the colour of the resin is matched to your natural teeth. Once moulded to the desired shape the composite is set hard with a blue UV light and then polished.
How much does it cost?
The cost of composite bonding varies depending on the scale and type of the composite work.
A rough estimate is:
Composite edge bonding - from £250 per tooth
Composite veneers - from £325 per tooth
The benefits of composite bonding:
NON-INVASIVE
Dental composite bonding doesn’t require patients to have injections or invasive procedures, such as tooth drilling.
QUICK
Most composite bonding treatments can be completed in 2 appointments.
PREDICTABLE
It is possible to digitally plan your composite bonding treatment. And also have a ‘try in’ where you can ‘try in’ the proposed shapes of your composite veneers before any permanent treatment takes place.
Does whitening work alongside composite bonding?
Yes.
Dental composite bonding is matched to the colour of your natural teeth or matched to the colour of your teeth following whitening treatment.
Does Invisalign work alongside composite bonding?
Yes. A typical package is the ABC technique:
A - Align
B - Brighten (whiten)
C - Contour (composite bonding)
How long does composite bonding last?
Dental composite bonding lasts approximately 3-7 years.
This figure depends on how well you care for your teeth and bonding. Following your treatment, Adam will give you tips on how best to care for your smile. It is recommend to keep up with your regular dental checkups and hygienist appointments and to see Adam once a year to have the composite polished.
In order to get long-lasting results following dental composite bonding, we recommend that for the first 48 hours following your treatment, you avoid tea, coffee and staining foods such as tomatoes rich sauces or curry. Avoid biting nails or chewing hard items, such as pen lids, which could chip or damage the composite bonding material. Dental composite bonding, although strong, isn’t as strong as natural enamel, so it is important to take precautions where possible.
Are there any alternatives to composite bonding?
Yes. Porcelain veneers can offer superior more detailed aesthetic results that last longer. However porcelain veneers do involve removal of some of your enamel from your natural teeth and is more difficult to repair or replace.