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Composite bonding — what you need to know


Dr Ricky Adams, co-owner and cosmetic dentist at Adams Dental Practice in North London, explains about composite bonding — one of the increasingly popular treatments for patients looking to transform their smile in London


W


hat’s composite bonding? Composite


bonding is a term used to describe a


variety of techniques using a white- coloured fi lling material to change the size, shape or colour of teeth. T is can range from ‘edge bonding’ (more commonly used for smaller changes to teeth) to a more tradi- tional ‘composite veneer’ style (where dentists fully dictate the entire colour and appearance of that tooth). Edge bonding has an average price of £200


Why has composite bonding become so popular? T ere are a number of reasons why this treatment has become more popular in recent years: 1. Single-visit treatment — one advan- tage of composite bonding is that the bonding is created and applied by the dentist at the time of the treatment, meaning there’s no need


“One advantage is that the bonding is created and applied at the time of the treatment, meaning there’s no need for any temporaries”


for any temporaries. While patients will usually have a consultation beforehand, the actual treatment is completed in a single visit.


2. Cost — the main alternative to composite bonding is porcelain veneers and, although they have a longer lifespan and strength, they’re made in a dental laboratory, meaning they tend to come in at around two to three times the price of composite bonding.


3. Minimally invasive — composite bonding, when planned correctly, can often achieve the desired result with little to no adjustment of the natural tooth. T is means it’s safer and more comfortable to carry out for patients.


Advanced bonding: dentists can combine the use of composite bonding with dental


implants, porcelain veneers and all-ceramic crowns to allow patients to really choose the best option for their smile


Three steps to a new smile 1. Video consultation — patients have generally viewed Dr Adams’s work on the company’s website or social media. T ey’ll start the journey by booking a free video consultation with one of the team’s cosmetic dentists to discuss their own case, confi rm if composite bonding is suitable for them and obtain an initial estimate, as well as explore time frames and interest-free payment options.


2. Whitening and trial smile (optional) — for those patients also wishing to whiten their smile, whitening will usually be carried out prior to bonding in order to obtain the best colour match. Meanwhile, those patients choosing four or more teeth to be bonded will receive a 3D design of their new smile, as well as a test drive of the new smile in person. T is means patients are not only able to review their new smile design digitally, but also see what it’ll look like in person.


3. Bonding visit — the bonding treat- ment is carried out in a single visit and there’s often no need for drilling or anaesthetic. By the end of the visit, the bonding will be complete and the new smile will be ready to go.


per tooth and composite veneers have an average price of £350 per tooth.


Readers can receive a free


smile design as part of any whitening or smile


makeover package in July. Use code ‘mynewsmile’ in email, via DM or over the phone. Valid until 31 July 2021.


Dr Ricky Adams


Promotional Content • Saturday 3 July 2021


Tooth wear: composite bonding can restore tooth wear from acid erosion, protect against future wear and bring back lost volume, shape and colour


Uneven edges and small gaps: here, the dentist has used a combination of teeth


whitening, bonding and toxin treatment to close small gaps, improve the size, shape and colour of teeth and control a gummy smile


T: 020 8449 5643 adamsdental.co.uk @adamsdental


Gaps and spaces (composite bonding of upper 10 teeth): adding bonding


to multiple teeth allows the dentist to evenly close the spaces in gaps while maintaining harmony in the smile


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