Is composite bonding aesthetically and durably the best choice when restoring chipped teeth?

Q.
My 7 year old bumped heads today with a classmate and one upper front tooth and two lower front teeth have been chipped. We have been to the dentist who has said it is only enamel which has been chipped and they are confident there are no fractures, The lower teeth are too sensitive at present to bond with composite filling – it will have to wait til next week. I cannot help but feel saddened that he has chipped his permanent second teeth, Is the composite material hard wearing, natural looking and the best option at present? I need a positive opinion on this if possible, thanks.
A.
Dear Enquirer,
Don’t worry…I know it’s a real shock for parents when their children knock their front teeth, but let me assure you it is very common and I see this very often in my own practice. It is one of those inevitable things that happen when children are being playful, accidents can happen.
Moving forwards, composite is an excellent choice of material to restore any chips or breaks in teeth. It is hard wearing, looks natural and sticks straight to the tooth so the dentist is able to preserve more tooth structure. When done well, composite bonding should look seemless.
So leaving you on a positive note, once the teeth are repaired, you’ll soon forget that they were chipped.
I hope this helps,
Sunita
Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

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