Bonding is a procedure designed to correct minor to moderate imperfections
Imperfections can be of any type—cavities, failed fillings, fractured teeth, diastemas, or irregular tooth shape, size, and alignment. One of the biggest advantages of bonding is that there is no need to grind down the teeth, or only minimal grinding is required.
The procedure is completely harmless.
The number of teeth to which the procedure can be applied is determined after an examination and consultation.
A Smile Design is created, which is a preliminary design of what your smile could look like after bonding. It is the result of a collaboration between a dentist and a dental technician. This design can be “tested” directly in the patient’s mouth.
In just two visits – you’ll get a new, Hollywood-style smile. This is for cases where you want us to completely transform your smile (full-front bonding).
When we have a broken tooth or need to replace an old filling on a front tooth – then, in just one visit, we perform direct bonding on a single tooth, and you leave with a new smile!
No. Since no healthy tooth structure is removed (or only very slight smoothing is done), bonding is completely painless and usually doesn’t even require anesthesia. However, we do offer anesthesia if the patient would feel more comfortable during the procedure.
It is suitable for minor and moderate cosmetic corrections:
Closing gaps between teeth (trims and diastemas).
Correcting chipped, cracked, or uneven teeth.
Changing the shape or optically lengthening teeth.
Covering stubborn stains on the enamel.
It lasts between 3 and 8 years, depending on care. Unlike ceramic veneers, the composite material is more porous and may absorb stains from coffee, tea, cigarettes, and red wine over time. To extend its lifespan, we recommend a check-up at the clinic every 6 months and polishing with special rubber cups and gloss systems.
No. The material used for bonding cannot be whitened. If you are planning to whiten your teeth, it is recommended that you do so before the bonding procedure so that the dentist can match the color of the composite to the new, whiter shade of your teeth.
Advantages: It is performed in a single visit, is gentle on the teeth, and is a more affordable alternative to veneers or crowns.
Disadvantages: It is not as stain-resistant and is not suitable for major structural problems (in which case veneers or crowns are recommended).
The bonding material reacts to diet and the consumption of staining beverages, which is why systematic care is of utmost importance for its longevity. Specific care is required to maintain its strength and flawless shine. At our clinic, we recommend that our patients undergo regular cleaning and polishing with special rubbers and systems every 6 months.
Home care:
1. Limit staining foods and beverages: coffee, strong black tea, red wine, and cigarettes.
2. Avoid hard objects: biting into nuts with shells, ice, apples, or carrots in large pieces, as the bonding may break off.
3. Avoid harmful habits: biting your nails, chewing on pens, or using your teeth as a tool to open packages.
