Advantages of dental bonding:
Esthetics is the big advantage over silver fillings. As
silver does not stick to teeth, entirely healthy tooth structure is usually removed to
keep a silver filling in place. Composites permit your cosmetic dentist to remove only the
decayed area of your tooth. Unlike silver fillings, composite bonding expand just like
your teeth and are much less likely to cause cracks in your tooth. Composites bond
directly to the tooth providing support. Composites can be used to fill in cracks, chips
and gaps - and will match the color of your other teeth.
Disadvantages of the dental bonding procedures:
Bonding with composites simply costs more in material
and time. Staining from smoking or drinking staining fluids is also a
concern.
