Composite bonding.

Why bonding

Composite bonding is the right answer when the cosmetic question is small and specific: a chipped corner, a thin gap between two front teeth, an edge that has worn unevenly with time. The work is conservative: a small amount of composite is sculpted directly onto the tooth, light-cured in place, then polished until it reads as part of the tooth itself.

Bonding is not a substitute for porcelain veneers. It is a quieter intervention, suited to cases where one or two teeth need a small correction rather than a full re-design.

What to expect

Treatment is typically a single in-office appointment. Dr. Lina selects a composite shade matched to your tooth, lightly prepares the surface, and applies the material in thin layers until the desired shape is achieved. Each layer is light-cured and the final result is shaped and polished by hand.

The work is unhurried. Edge contour, surface texture, and the way light catches the finished area all matter: these are the details that separate competent bonding from invisible bonding.

When bonding is a good fit

Bonding is appropriate for small chips, minor gaps, short or uneven edges, and isolated discoloration that does not respond to whitening. It is not appropriate for full-coverage cosmetic work, cases involving significant tooth structure loss, or patients with bite issues that put excessive force on the front teeth.

For the right case, bonding offers a lot: a conservative result, completed in one visit, at a fraction of the investment of porcelain.