Bonding in Flower Mound
Unlike porcelain veneers that are made of porcelain that has to be baked in an oven by a dental laboratory, teeth bonding in Flower Mound is applied directly to the tooth and cured to its final hardness, usually with a light. In order to help the composite bond to the tooth, the tooth is prepared by lightly roughening the area to be repaired, which usually doesn't require an anesthetic. Then the surface of the tooth is etched, a thin, clear bonding agent is applied, and then the composite is applied.
Composites are made to a paste-like consistency so that they can be sculpted to the proper shape. They contain different pigments that can be matched to your tooth color, and they also come in varying degrees of translucency and are usually made so that they can be polished to a high gloss. This composite is applied to your tooth. Several layers of different shades and translucencies often need to be used in order to duplicate the depth of color and the color gradations that occur in natural teeth. Composites also contain photo-initiators so that they will harden under a high-intensity curing light.
With careful artistry, composite can be used to faithfully mimic the color details and translucency of your tooth, and polished to a beautiful shine.
The technology of composite tooth bonding materials is wonderful as far as the beauty that it can bring to your teeth. Still, with all that has been done, there are some limitations as to how long it lasts. It is susceptible to staining and loss of gloss. This deterioration doesn't seem to be too noticeable if it is used in limited areas, but when it is used for an entire smile, it is more noticeable.
Also, its longevity is directly related to its post-operative care. Many people can go for ten or fifteen years and have the bonding in Flower Mound look as good as the day it was put in. On the other hand, some people will get staining on the margins of the bonding after only one or two years and will need some touch-up work. If you take care of it well, you can avoid having to replace it.
Composites are made to a paste-like consistency so that they can be sculpted to the proper shape. They contain different pigments that can be matched to your tooth color, and they also come in varying degrees of translucency and are usually made so that they can be polished to a high gloss. This composite is applied to your tooth. Several layers of different shades and translucencies often need to be used in order to duplicate the depth of color and the color gradations that occur in natural teeth. Composites also contain photo-initiators so that they will harden under a high-intensity curing light.
With careful artistry, composite can be used to faithfully mimic the color details and translucency of your tooth, and polished to a beautiful shine.
The technology of composite tooth bonding materials is wonderful as far as the beauty that it can bring to your teeth. Still, with all that has been done, there are some limitations as to how long it lasts. It is susceptible to staining and loss of gloss. This deterioration doesn't seem to be too noticeable if it is used in limited areas, but when it is used for an entire smile, it is more noticeable.
Also, its longevity is directly related to its post-operative care. Many people can go for ten or fifteen years and have the bonding in Flower Mound look as good as the day it was put in. On the other hand, some people will get staining on the margins of the bonding after only one or two years and will need some touch-up work. If you take care of it well, you can avoid having to replace it.
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