In cosmetic dentistry, the most commonly used method of improving the smile is to place porcelain veneers on teeth. However, there are situations in which direct bonding, done in the office, using composite resin, may be the treatment of choice. I will discuss a couple of issues here today.
From the patient's point of view, the most common reason for choosing composite resin bonding over porcelain veneers is the cost factor. Especially when the cosmetic makeover involves 6 to 8 teeth, the difference in cost of resin bonding versus porcelain veneers can be hundreds of dollars. The additional work involved in placing veneers, the huge laboratory costs for fabricating the veneers and the long term results of the porcelain veneers naturally justify the higher fees. However, in the immediate context, some patients have to settle for direct resin bonding rather than not get any cosmetic improvements at all as they just cannot afford the porcelain.
In addition, the cosmetic impovements with direct bonding are instant, and that is a great plus for somebody who needs an immediate "fix" before an important interview or a wedding. Though tempoaries are placed while the dental laboratoy is fabricating the veneers, the temporaries are usually not as esthetic as well-made composite resin bonding veneers. Also, some patients have to move at short notice, and cannot wait for the second visit when the veneers are back from the lab.
I will discuss more issues, including dentists' considerations, in another posting.
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Before Cosmetic Tooth Bonding
Note the spaces and irregular teeth |
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After cosmetic teeth bonding:
one visit, less expensive |
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Certainly! There are many advantages if we keep a proper check on our dental health. Perfect smile and white teeth were the results I got after getting scaling done from dentist Torrance last month. Just two sittings and awesome dental products usage everyday are helping a lot. Mom and my brother are also using the same.
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