BONDING

A procedure whereby a dentist uses special dental adhesives between tooth surface and another material.  The tooth is first chemically treated with a special dental acid which causes microscopic porosites in the enamel.  The adhesives form a bond with the bonding material.  These materials come in various colours and shades.  There are also flowable and dough-like materials.  The dentist chooses the one he feels best suits the procedure he is performing.  The materials at present are highly polishable, are very strong and most last quite a long time.  Some even contain fluoride which aids in preventing new cavities from forming.  Bonding uses include restoring chips, filling holes, spaces or discolorations.