Dr. Kevin E. Young, D.D.S. - Procedures

Bonding

Common Questions About
Bonding, Bleaching and Veneers

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BONDING
Procedure: Bonding restores teeth that are chipped, cracked, misaligned, or discolored. A plastic resin somewhat like putty is used to rebuild the teeth and make them look natural.

Visits: Usually one, although more complex cases may require several visits.

Durability: A bonded tooth can usually last three to five years before it needs to be touched up to correct wear or discoloration.


Chipped tooth	After bonding


	After the tooth is prepared, a tooth-colored plastic putty called composite resin is applied and shaped to fill in chips or to correct other problems.

	The resin is exposed for 20 to 60 seconds to a bonding light that dries and hardens it. Then the tooth is smoothed and polished.

Photographs of bonding, bleaching. veneers: Mark I. Friedman.