Bonding is the application of a tooth-colored composite resin (plastic) to repair a decayed, chipped, fractured or discolored tooth.
Bonding can be done in a single visit.
The procedure is called bonding because the material bonds to the tooth.
Used for
For cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth.
To close gaps between teeth.
To make teeth look longer or to change the shape or color of teeth.
Sometimes, bonding also is used as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings, or to protect a portion of the tooth’s root that has been exposed when gums recede.
