Veneers Bonding

Bonding falls under the second category of the three Rs - restoration. In recent years, it has proved to be highly effective treatment for closing shapes between the teeth.

Treatment time - One to two hours per tooth

Patients Maintenance - Professional cleaning three or four times yearly. Avoid hard foods on front teeth. Bonding to fill in a space is more susceptible to chipping. Proper use of floss daily is required. One problem with most direct bonded restorations is that they can stain or chip. Expect to have some repolishing or repair as necessary.

Results of treatment - Most spaces can be filled in to look very natural

Average Range of Treatment life - Expectancy Five to eight years. Professional refinishing once every year or so.

Advantages

• Little or no reduction of tooth structure
• No anesthesia required
• Reversible Procedure
• Economical, more so than crowning
• Teeth can also be lightened

Some of the disadvantages

• Can chip or stain more easily than crowns.
• Has limited esthetic life.
• Treatment may involve extra teeth to obtain proportionate space closing.
• Teeth may appear somewhat thicker.