The tooth is prepared for the procedure by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a plastic resin is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed, smoothed and polished to a natural appearance.
The bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However, since the plastic resin used is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, it is more likely to stain, chip or break than natural teeth. Bonding typically lasts three to five years before need of repair.
Abhay Bedi, BDS, DMD, MS
Central New England Dental Associates
176 Auburn Street
Auburn, MA 01501
Phone: 508-832-5731
Fax: 508-832-0289
Drs. Abhay Bedi, BDS, DMD, MS, and Kathryn Ragalis, DMD, MS are serving the communities of Auburn MA, Milbury,
Wilkinsonville, Grafton, South Grafton, Leicester, South Worcester and the greater Worcester area.
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