Bonding is a cosmetic procedure applied to correct the appearance of patients who are not satisfied with the shape and morphology of their teeth (tooth lengthening, tooth contour correction), diastema closure (closing the gaps between teeth), tooth fractures, notch-shaped abrasions on the teeth. Composite resin materials are preferred during this procedure. Depending on the case, the teeth are either not abraded or minimally abraded.
During the first examination, the patient’s existing teeth are examined. The expectations and how these expectations can be met as a result of this treatment are discussed. The appropriate treatment plans are determined from laminate (leaf porcelain), veneer, bonding processes to meet the patient’s expectations. According to the patient’s teeth, the material colour to be used is determined at the beginning of the procedure. If the patient’s teeth are to be abraded, abrasion is performed first. Then the teeth are isolated from saliva, and acid is applied to the tooth surface to adhere to the composite material. Then the composite material is applied, shaped and hardened with light. Afterwards, the composite surface is polished.
Suppose there is no caries in the tooth where this procedure will be applied. In that case, anaesthesia is not required during the process, and it is not painful. But if caries is present, anaesthesia is given because there may be a pain.
If you have caries in your teeth, it is normal to have sensitivity for the first few days after treatment.
Although these materials imitate teeth in appearance and are durable, they are not as durable as your teeth. Due to this reason, you should avoid actions such as biting hard things (biting a pencil, biting an apple) as this may cause the filling to separate from the tooth.