Posts Tagged ‘dental bonding’
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr How valid the calim of this tech” CEREC 3D CAD scanner” versus lab work interm of accuracy. I know the time is 1/600HR waiting ,but is it true NO micro annulas due to accurate dimintion of the tooth. 2-Is the ceramic filling more advance relaible,durable than the composit filling if the ceramic price is 10 times more.Do you advise patients to use it? Thanks
A. Cerec is an extremely accurate technique provided the dentist produces a very smooth and accurate tooth shape, is able to accurately take an optical impression. Prof Miels recent article shows that a 19 micron fit is possible.
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Tags: ceramic veneer, cerec, composite fillings, composite veneers, dental bonding, dental bridges, dental crowns, dental fillings, dental+fillings. fillings, dentist, dermal fillers, fillings, metal fillings, porcelain fillings, resin+fillings, silver filling, teeth fillings, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings, white filling, white fillings
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
Q. Can you add teeth to an Acrylic Partial Denture or a Valplast?
A. Yes provided there is enough acrylic near to the addition site. A technition may be able to develop an existing denture to allow for this
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Tags: dental bonding, dental fillings, denture, dentures, dermal fillers, partial denture, partial dentures, porcelain teeth, Q. Dentures
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Q. Hi doctor solanki, i am 22 years old in college. I have gap problem with my 2 front teeth.. The gap is pretty wide about half an inch maybe a little less than.. What procedure do you think is the most inexpensive and best for me? Do you think teeth bonding will be suitable for a gap this wide?
A.
I honestly don’t think that composite build ups on your front teeth are the answer. As you are wanting to create the illusion of the gap being closed, then your front teeth will look ridiculously wide.
The same problem you would have with veneers. To close the gap, the veneers would have to be alot wider. This may mean that you have to have more teeth veneered to create the best symmetrical appearance. Hope this makes sense.
I think that orthodontics to close the gap may be your best option. There are lots of different appliances on the market that work really quickly- and some are quite discreet, so don’t dismiss the idea totally. Good luck
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007
Tags: bonding, dental bonding, gappy teeth, teeth, tooth, tooth bonding
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Q. Hi, I am under 18 years of age, and I have a gap in between my teeth; this maybe due to the piece of skin attatched in between it, I believe its called a frenum or frenulum. I would like to have bonding to fix the gap, would this be free under the NHS? And if I was to have the piece of skin cut if I decide not to have bonding, will this get rid of my gap? Thankyou
A. Removing the skin will help to prevent the gap re-occurring but will not cause spontaneous closure.
Bonding between the teeth should be available on the NHS, I would recommend you seek someone with some cosmetic training to give you the best results possible.
Dr J GLaister
www.umbrellasmiles.com
www.osoathletic.com
www.tmjpainrelief.co.uk
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: bonding, composite, composite bonding, dental bonding, front teeth, front tooth, gappy teeth, NHS, nhs crowns, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Q. My daughter is 13 years old 4years ago she fell roller skating and had a type 3 fracture on her top front teeth. They have both had a root canal and have been bonded, We are starting ortho treatment to a severe overbite and protruding front teeth. And crowding My question is will moving the teeth in treatment cause the bonding to crack or cause root resorption? The ortho Dr has been doing this for 27 years he knows its a special case and even is taken precautions by putting brackets on the front tooth for more stregnth. We have been through so much and do not need anymore to worry about. She starts headgear next week I am just afraid those 2 front teeth will crack or fall out Any advise?
A. It sounds like the orthodontist has a lot of experience and should be able to keep an eye on the teeth as the treatment progresses, it sounds like the orthodontic traetment is necessary not just for cosmetic reasons and will help reduce the likelyhood of trauma to the front teeth in the future.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bonding, dental bonding, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
Q. I am currently training to be a dental nurse, and one of my assignments is about retorations, one of the questions is asking the purpose and types of bonding agents, please could you help me answer the question. Thank you
A. Bonding agents are used to bond composite resin to teeth to seal the teeth. You should look on the manufacturers website such as Dentsply for all the technical information
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bonding, dental bonding
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Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Q. I have recently had my two front teeth bonded to close a medium size gap in my front teeth. However, after only a couple of months the bonding has flaked/chipped off one of the tooth. I have had to go back to the dentist each time and he does repair the bonding at no cost. Just wondering what are my other options or am I stuck doing this procedure every few months. Also, I have no real bad habits of biting my nails or eating hard foods.
A. This is a problem that alot of people experience with composite restorations on their front teeth. Because they are so small and there may not be much to bond to, then they will just keep coming off!The are more permanent solutions such as veneers- but as long as you are happy to attend your dentist every few months to have them re-done, then that’s fine too!
Veneers will achieve a good, natural result if carried out be a good cosmetic dentist.
Hope this has helped
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007
Tags: bonding, composite bonding, dental bonding
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Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Q. i have a small yellow spot in the centre of my front tooth, underneath the enamel i think, and cause by fluorosis i also think. i am 16. is it possible to have something bonded to just that spot on the tooth? or would you need a veneer/crown to cover the whole thing?
A. It the yellow spot has always been there, then it could be fluorisis, but if it has only recently appeared, it could be the onset of early caries (decay)
I advise that you see your dentist and discuss your concern. If it is fluorosis, the yellow spot can possibly be masked slightly with composite, but aesthetics can be limited in the result. You may be considering veneers to mask the discoloration, but you need to weigh up how much it bothers you. 16 is a very young age to have cosmetic work, so maybe talk it through with your parents.
If on the other hand it is early decay, then you should look into your diet and have it treated as soon as possible to prevent it worsening. Try and restrict sugar to mealtimes.
Hope this information has helped
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007
Tags: bonding, composite bonding, dental bonding
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Q. I have very small gaps between my upper teeth. Can you please suggest me some permanant solution for the same?
A. You could try bonding white fillings, veneers or closing the spaces with braces
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: braces, dental bonding, dental veneer, dental+fillings. fillings
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Q. What if i want to get bigger canines almost like that of a vampire but not as crazy? how much do they cost? thanks alot i appreciate it
A. small changes can be made with aesthetic bonding of fillings for a few hundred pounds, we charge Veneers at £420-700 per tooth.
The StJohns Dental Practice offers a 15minute free consultation to give a more detailed assesment for your needs. 01216430610
Dr Rob Tennet
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: bonding, ceramic veneer, composite bonding, composite veneers, dental bonding, dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneers, Q. Cosmetic Bonding, Q. Dental Veneers, tooth bonding, tooth veneer, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, venner, venners
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Q. h have veneers on my top 4 front teeth and they look very big. i have only had them done for a short time so if i had them removed could i have dental bonding applied to these teeth so i do not have to have the veneers
A. possibly but it depends on the prep underneath, often the veneers are too big because the teeth are under preped. Well prepared veneers shouldn’t look bulky
Regards andrew
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bonding, composite bonding, dental bonding, dental veneer, dental veneers, Q. Cosmetic Bonding, tooth bonding
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Q. I’m thinking about getting braces for small gaps in my front teeth. However I’ve been doing some research and wondering if bonding would be better. I’m paying out of pocket so I’m trying to save money. Which one do you advice.
A. It is difficult to advise you without seeing you but both options could be good. The key will be the size of your existing teeth and the size of the gaps. If your teeth are very small closing the gaps may not improve your smile. Bonding is a great treatment when done well but does need to retouched and well maintained.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: bonding, braces, dental bonding
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Thursday, December 4th, 2008
Q. I got my two front teeth bonded to close the gap between them. The bonding does not feel natural and it feels like a piece of food is stuck between my teeth. Is this normal? Also, can the bonding be removed if I change my mind?
A. hi
it could be they need a polish but it depends what quality you paid for, nhs would not offer the results you want however it is reversible and you could consider veneers but nothing ever feels as good as the real thing
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: bonding, composite bonding, cosmetic dentistry, dental bonding, dental veneer, dental veneers, gappy teeth, NHS, nhs dentistry, tooth veneer, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, venner, venners
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Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Q. I have a gap between my two front teeth, it’s not too big, a couple of millimetres wide. What type of work would be used to fill in the gap? …and roughly how much would that cost? Kind regards
A. If the gap is not too big then I would suggest some cosmetic bonding to close the gap, the advantages of this over veneers is that it is more cost effective (approx £400), less invasive and quicker.
The only downside being you may need to replace every 5-7yrs or so.
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: bonding, composite bonding, composite fillings, composite veneers, cost cosmetic dentistry, dental bonding, dental veneer, small gaps, teeth gaps
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Friday, July 25th, 2008
Q. Dear Dr Rob Tennet First of all I would like to congratulate you on your impressive career history you have, this is the reason I selected you to ask my questions. I have a few questions and was wondering if you can help. I am thinking about getting 4 of my teeth worked on using dental bonding (ideally porcelain rather than composite bonding).
Q1) How much roughly should I be paying per tooth to have porcelain bonding done?
Q2) I hate having injections on my gums. If I have porcelain bonding done on 4 of my teeth, would I requre any injections on my gums?
Q3) Does having porcelain bonding really stain my teeth in the long run, if so is it really obvious? Thanks for you help Regards
A.
Q1 We charge £420 per tooth ( average in Birmingham £300-600) for felspatic (normal) porcelain veneers from a top quality technician.
We charge £600 ( av in Birmingham £6-800) per tooth for ultrathin veneers eg lumineer or similar system (depends on preference) Ultrathin veneers are not particularly more aesthetic the advanage is the reduced thickness means that you don’t have to shave the front of the tooth. A normal veneer is about 1mm thick which would make the teeth feel bulky without some tooth removal.
Q2 You dont always need an injection, if the tooth reduction is minor, normal veneers can be done without injections. Ultrathin veneers dont need tooth reduction thus rarely need injections.
The answer in your case would depend on a clinical assesment and things like past sensitivity.
Also have you tried topical anaesthetic and controlled delivery techniques. It helps a lot (needle phobia is a different case)
Q3 Porcelain is very stain resistant expect a lifespan 10-20yrs before replacing, chipping is the more common reason for replacing in my own experience. Like all restorations you need to take extra care of your mouth to maintain the condition. The appearance is particularly affected by maintaining healthy surrounding gums
If you would like a free assesment please feel free to contact me.
Regards
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: composite bonding, composite veneers, dental bonding
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Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
Q. I have more gap in my front teeth. Is it possible to close the gap , if it can be how much time it takes and how expensive it is .
A. Gaps in teeth can be treated by:
1. Braces to close the gaps
2. Bonding between the teeth with white filling material
3. Veneers
Sometimes a combination of the above is used.
It is difficult to give you an estimate of cost for your treatment. In my practice I offer a free cosmetic consultation enabling you to at least get an idea of the fees involved once I’ve looked at your problems in detail. Please contact my practice if this is of interest to you.
Kindest regards
Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
AL1 3EN
Tags: braces, dental bonding, Q. Dental Veneers, teeth gaps
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Q. I had porceline veneers on ten upper teeth approx 3 years ago. This was to improve very badly discoloured and uneven teeth. Over the last 3 years the veneers have fallen off on ten separate occassions. My dentist blames the “bonding process”. This is really inconvenient. I would now like these veneers replaced with whiter ones but need some reassurance that they will stay in place. Can you offer any advice please?
A. Hi, many thanks for your enquiry, ok we first need to discuss how veneers stay on. They are primarily placed on with a glue, the process is called bonding. Now bonding is a mine field but a few rules have to be followed when carrying out this process.
The first thing is how the tooth is prepared. Generally the bond strength is stronger if enamel which is the first layer of tooth tissue is remaining on the tooth. So if the tooth is prepared aggressively then generally all the enamel is drilled off so this decreases the bonding strength and can cause the veneer to debond. This can be counteracted by wrapping the veneer over more of the tooth tissue.
The second thing is how the veneer is prepared before it is fitted. The fitting surface of the veneer does need to be treated with some agents prior to sticking the veneer on the tooth.
The third thing is how the tooth is prepared before it is fitted. Again due to the bonding process the tooth needs to be treated with a bonding agent so the veneer can stick to the tooth with a good level of strength.
The fourth thing is when the veneer is fitted this should be done under dry conditions using retraction and a rubber dam.
The fifth and final thing is that the way you bite your teeth is taken into consideration and adjusted if needed.
If all these things are taken account of then the veneers should realistically last over 10 years.
Most cosmetic dentists like myself guarantee all the porcelain veneer work for 5 years. hope this is helpful and puts faith back into veneers for you.
If you require any further help please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
Winner private practice of the year 2007
Tags: dental bonding
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Q. I had a small space between my 2 front teeth and a little chip on my front tooth, but had those recently fixed with bonding. I was told it lasts generally 7-10 years because of staining/breakage. I was wondering though if only partial staining occurs or if the chipped part of the tooth returns, is the whole bonding procedure redone? If so, how does a dentist know where the original bonding was? (so that they don\’t cut into the actual tooth or miss taking off some of the bonding) I would appreciate information about this, thanks.
A. Hi T,
You have indeed been informed correctly. Over time bonding fillings do discolour. They are subject to pick up staining from food and drink.
If they do break, it is possible to have them “touched up” , however the bond between the new filling and old filling is never as strong as having a fresh filling placed.
White fillings can be identified by the dentist by the “ feel of the material” compared to normal tooth. The instruments we use are able to differentiate between your tooth and the filling. However, by the very nature of the work carried out, you will almost inevitably have a bit of your own tooth lost when replacing the filling since you will need to remove the surface tooth layer to reform a strong bond.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards
Dr Safeer Butt
Principal S3 Dental
Synergistic Smile Studios
Tags: chipped tooth, dental bonding, teeth gaps
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Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Q. Hi, My teeth are healthy, the problem is that there are gaps between them ……can these gaps be closed by bonding? thanks
A. Dear M,
Gaps between teeth can certainly be treated with bonding. The great advantage is that in most cases no tooth cutting is required. The process is very technique sensitive to get a good long-lasting result. Done well the bonding can blend into the surrounding teeth to produce a very aesthetic result.
If you have white restorative material bonded to your teeth you need to be aware that in the future the join can stain and the bonding fail. However it can simply and easily be replaced when this occurs.
A far more permanent solution to this problem would be veneers. The main downside is that they do require some tooth shaping. It may be of interest for you to know that I have veneers on my teeth. this is how much I believe in this sort of treatment to solve these cosmetic problems.
Regards,
Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Tags: dental bonding, teeth gaps
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