composite Veneers & Bonding
Why Composite?
Composite is the most frequently utilized restorative material in dentistry. It is a tooth-colored filling material that is bonded to the tooth’s natural structure which can alter color, shape, and size of the teeth with no removal of tooth structure.
Because of its composition, composite does wear and discolor with time, meaning it will require more maintenance than porcelain. The advantage of composite bonding is that it can be completed in one appointment, and it is more cost conscious.
Composite Veneers
The term “veneer” simply means that restorative material is placed over the entire visible surface of the tooth. In the case of composite veneers, that material is tooth colored filling material. Veneers can completely change the shape and shade of the tooth or teeth without whitening.
BONDING
Composite bonding is utilized in situations where a patient is happy with the color of their teeth, but would like to add to the shape, size, or area of trauma.
The patient in the upper photographs was unhappy with the black triangles between her lower front teeth, which showed substantially when talking. This procedure was entirely additive, and required no removal of tooth structure.
The patient in the lower photographs had a history of fracture, and was unhappy with the discoloration and chipping of her old bonding. The patient was numbed, old bonding was removed, and a new restoration was placed in the same day.
Kendall’s treatment involved a combination of clear aligner therapy, a gum lift, and six composite veneers.