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 Bonding
is tooth-colored material used to fill in
gaps or change the color of teeth. Requiring
a single office visit, bonding lasts several
years. Bonding is more susceptible to staining
or chipping than other forms of restoration.
When teeth are chipped or slightly decayed,
bonded composite resins may be the material
of choice.
Bonding also is used as a tooth-colored
filling for small cavities and broken or chipped
surfaces. Additionally, it can be used to
close spaces between teeth or cover the entire
outside surface of a tooth to change its color
and shape.Crowns, also known as caps, are
used in cases where other procedures will
not be effective. Crowns have the longest
life expectancy of all cosmetic restorations,
but are the most time consuming.
Information
courtesy of Academy of General Dentistry.
www.agd.org
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