What is Bonding?

The bonding is the addition of a photopolymer material directly to the teeth to change their shape and color. For example, when one of the front teeth is affected, the technique and method of restoration are different and are tailored to the increased demands for aesthetics. It is a good choice in cosmetic dentistry when it comes to:

• Caries of front teeth
• Broken front teeth
• Teeth lengthening
• Format correction
• Correction of the cutting edge
• Covering gum recession defects
• To close spaces between teeth

The advantages of bonding over veneers are:

• It can be done in one visit, while veneers require lab work
• It is cheaper than veneers

 The disadvantages of bonding are related to:

• Durability and strength - it can last for several years, since the photopolymer is based on plastic. And plastic changes with time, ie. periodic maintenance is required.

In turn, the advantages of veneers are:

• They are made of porcelain and do not change color over time
• They are stronger and more aesthetic

Therefore, bonding is most often a temporary restoration until the patient finally approves and likes the new look of his teeth, then follows the treatment with veneers, which provides a long-lasting and high aesthetic result.