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• | A decaying tooth - it can help to restore the removed decayed part. |
• | A chipped, cracked, or fractured tooth - can be used to replace the missing tooth section. |
• | A tooth with a crooked shape - the tooth can be reshaped (by removing parts of it) with the dental bonding being used to restore a natural shape and size. |
• | A naturally short tooth - it can be used to lengthen the tooth. |
• | A tooth whose roots have been exposed due to the recession of the gums - the bonding material can cover the exposed roots. |
• | Evaluation - bonding, like any other dental procedure, starts with a consultation to evaluate the condition of your teeth. This helps to determine if bonding is the right procedure for you. |
• | Tooth preparation - after evaluation and confirmation of the bonding procedure, your tooth is then prepared for the application of the bonding material. The preparation is usually needed in the event of tooth decay (to remove the decaying part) and improperly shaped teeth (to reshape the enamel). During the preparation stage, the right shade of composite resin material (which matches closely with your teeth color) will also be chosen. |
• | The bonding process - the next step is the application of the bonding material to the affected tooth. The process starts with roughening the surface of the tooth, which helps to ensure that the bonding material will stick. The material is then applied directly to the surface, before being molded and smoothed to produce the desired shape. A laser or UV light is then directed toward the tooth surface (and the applied material) to accelerate the hardening (bonding) of the material. After this, the now bonded composite-resin is shaped and polished to create a natural-looking tooth surface. |
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