If Dr. Strutz is
going to use a bond to restore a chipped tooth, she will first analyze your
entire smile. She believes in a comprehensive plan to fixing your teeth, not
just solving one problem at a time without understanding the cause behind the
problem. After the root cause is determined she will determine the best color
choice for the bond. The purpose will be to match the color of the bond to the
rest of your teeth as closely as possible.
Bonding material is a hard resin that attaches to the enamel
of the teeth. An etching gel will be placed on the teeth first. This gel allows
for the bond to better attach to the tooth.
Then, a dental resin is placed and then bonding material is placed on
the tooth and the area is shaped. You may need a few layers depending on the
size of the area being bonded. Throughout the process an ultraviolent light is
used to harden the bonding material. Shaping of the bonded area is required in
order to make sure the occlusion / bite is correct. For example, if you had too
much bonding, it would need to be taken down some to protect your bite.
This process does not take long and shortly after Dr. Strutz
will have you well on your way to impressing everyone with a fantastic,
restored smile.
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