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The Cons of Dental Bonding

Dental bonding uses resin material applied either on the back or the front of the teeth. The purpose of the procedure is to restore decayed teeth or for cosmetic changes. Bonding is used to cover natural flaws and can correct crooked teeth.

  1. What Is Dental Bonding?

    • Dental bonding is a medical procedure used to fix cavity problems, and also to repair damaged or chipped teeth. Dentists can also use the procedure to fix and mask teeth that have become discolored. Dental bonding may also be used to close some teeth unsightly natural gaps caused by any form of accident or damage to the teeth. Bonding can be used to change or alter the shape of the teeth, and make the teeth look more attractive.

    Facts

    • Dental bonding procedure involves several steps. First, a very mild etching liquid is coated around the patient's teeth, which helps to create small crevices in the enamel of the teeth. The purpose is to create a rough surface on the teeth that can permit the durable resin material to bond with the teeth. The resin is then placed in layers, and after the last coating, a high-intensity light is used to cure the resin material into the surface of the teeth. Hardening of the resin occurs in minutes and the last stage is for sculpting, shaping, and polishing.

    Nondurable Materials

    • One of the cons of dental bonding is lack of durability. Materials used for teeth fillings or crown procedures are tougher and more durable than resin. They can sometimes chip away, resulting in further damage. The bonding material is not as resistant to stains as crowns are, for example.

    Coloration

    • The process of sculpting and polishing the resin material may leave some areas of the polished surface rough. Although dentists use state-of-the-art dental equipment to polish the resin after it hardens up, the dental bonding materials are not very resistant to discolorations. They may be stained more easily and are less resistant to stains than other materials.

    Time Frame

    • Dental bonding may require more time than other dental procedures. The various stages the process require time. For instance, the material used in dental bonding comes in different shades matched to the patient's natural teeth. Multiple layers are required to complete the bonding procedure, which in turn requires more time. On the average it may take up to two hours to fix one tooth.

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