The Process of Composite resin involves the physical attachment of the resin to the tooth, which requires a mild etching of the outer layer of enamel.
	The enamel etched in preparation for the attachment of the composite resin.
	Composite resin bonding, which is painless, can usually be accomplished in one appointment.

Treatment Time            1 to 2 hours per tooth

Patient Maintenance     Professional cleaning three or four times a year. Eat wisely as these teeth can chip easily. Floss in and pull it through rather than popping it out. Because staining or chipping can occur, expect to have some repolishing or repair as necessary.

Result of Treatment       Most fractures and chips can be easily repaired with bonding.

Average Range of Treatment life Expectancy   Five to eight years, with professional finishing once every few years.

Advantages

• No anesthesia required.

• Little tooth reduction required

• Immediate results

• Teeth can also be lightened

• Less expensive than crowning

Some of the disadvantages

Can chip or stain, Bonding has limited esthetic life, May not work for severe fractures.

 

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