What Is Composite Bonding?
The dentist applies layers of composite resin directly onto the tooth, shapes them by hand and hardens each layer with a curing light. The result is polished to match your natural teeth.
Because the material is added to the tooth, composite bonding is one of the most conservative cosmetic treatments.
What Can Bonding Fix?
• Small chips and worn edges
• Small gaps between front teeth
• Slightly uneven tooth length or shape
• Small areas of discoloration
Composite Bonding vs E-max Veneers
• Composite: no or minimal enamel removal, one visit, lower cost, but stains and chips more easily and usually needs polishing or repair after a few years
• E-max veneers: thin ceramic, more stain-resistant and longer lasting, the best choice for a full smile makeover
Many patients choose E-max veneers for the full smile and bonding only for small touch-ups.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Bonding suits people with healthy teeth who need small changes. It is less suitable for heavy grinders, large changes in colour or shape, or a complete smile makeover.
How Long Does Composite Bonding Last?
Composite bonding commonly lasts several years. Avoid biting very hard objects, limit staining drinks and have it polished at check-ups to keep it looking fresh.
Bonding in Istanbul
Bonding is done in one visit and can be combined with whitening, veneers or crowns in the same trip. Send your 5 dental photos on WhatsApp to find out whether bonding or veneers suit you better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is composite bonding the same as composite veneers?
Composite veneers cover the whole front surface of a tooth with resin. Bonding usually repairs only part of a tooth. Both use the same material.
Does bonding hurt?
Usually no anaesthesia is needed because little or no enamel is removed.
Can bonding be whitened?
No. Composite does not respond to whitening, so whitening is done before bonding if needed.
Send your 5 dental photos on WhatsApp and find out whether composite bonding or E-max veneers suit your smile.
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