My front tooth is chipped in half. My dentist provided me with the option of bonding or a 3/4 crown on my tooth. Considering I am only 23, which option would be the best for the long term? How many years should I get out of dental bonding vs a 3/4 crown? How strong is dental bonding on a fron tooth?
Answer: Bonding vs veneer Bonding is a more temporary restoration but can be a cost effective method of quick restoration. It is very conservative but can look terrific. Over time it will discolor but the materials have gotten better over the years. Getting a perfect color match on a single veneer can be challenging while direct bonding is easier to match.Veneers, 3/4 crowns and 360 degree veneer crowns all restore the tooth in a more permanent fashion.Ideally you would like to bond to enamel not dentin. Preserving enamel is the key to a long lasting restoration. When there is a great deal of discoloration it is sometimes necessary to remove more tooth structure. This sacrifices some strength for esthetics.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Bonding vs veneer Bonding is a more temporary restoration but can be a cost effective method of quick restoration. It is very conservative but can look terrific. Over time it will discolor but the materials have gotten better over the years. Getting a perfect color match on a single veneer can be challenging while direct bonding is easier to match.Veneers, 3/4 crowns and 360 degree veneer crowns all restore the tooth in a more permanent fashion.Ideally you would like to bond to enamel not dentin. Preserving enamel is the key to a long lasting restoration. When there is a great deal of discoloration it is sometimes necessary to remove more tooth structure. This sacrifices some strength for esthetics.
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Answer: Porcelain Veneer for Chipped Front Tooth
I believe that you would be better off with a porcelain veneer or crown as opposed to dental bonding due to the amount of tooth structure that you are missing. Dental bonding is a good treatment option for small chips, but not for teeth missing considerable tooth structure. Porcelain is much stronger and will have a much longer life span than the bonding. In addition, the color match will be much better with porcelain.
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Answer: Porcelain Veneer for Chipped Front Tooth
I believe that you would be better off with a porcelain veneer or crown as opposed to dental bonding due to the amount of tooth structure that you are missing. Dental bonding is a good treatment option for small chips, but not for teeth missing considerable tooth structure. Porcelain is much stronger and will have a much longer life span than the bonding. In addition, the color match will be much better with porcelain.
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September 7, 2011
Answer: Bonding vs veneers/crowns
I always try to be conservative in my treatment recommendations so will opt for veneers over crowns if possible. It depends on amount of tooth structure remaining. Bonding is not used as much in my practice. It will cip and stain faster than porcelain. Think of bonding is tupperware and porcelain veneers and crowns are fine china. Veneers will also stay the same color and not chnge with time.
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Answer: Bonding vs veneers/crowns
I always try to be conservative in my treatment recommendations so will opt for veneers over crowns if possible. It depends on amount of tooth structure remaining. Bonding is not used as much in my practice. It will cip and stain faster than porcelain. Think of bonding is tupperware and porcelain veneers and crowns are fine china. Veneers will also stay the same color and not chnge with time.
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September 19, 2011
Answer: Bonding vs. Veneer/crown on a 23 year old
What everyone will agree on is that there is nothing better than natural tooth structure. Considering that you are only 23 and that any restoration will need to be replaced at least once in your lifetime. I suggest that you find a dentist that will give you the result that you are happy with while treating the least number of teeth possible. Ask the dentist for before and after photos of his/her work and discuss all options. Hope that helps.
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September 19, 2011
Answer: Bonding vs. Veneer/crown on a 23 year old
What everyone will agree on is that there is nothing better than natural tooth structure. Considering that you are only 23 and that any restoration will need to be replaced at least once in your lifetime. I suggest that you find a dentist that will give you the result that you are happy with while treating the least number of teeth possible. Ask the dentist for before and after photos of his/her work and discuss all options. Hope that helps.
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September 8, 2011
Answer: Bonding vs. crowns
Both options can look great, but the longevity of them may differ by quite a bit. Dental bonding (or "plastic filling") to restore this broken tooth may last 5-7 years before the edges begin to wear down and chip. This will depend partly upon the way your teeth bite together. A ceramic/porcelain veneer or 3/4 crown will be a much longer-lasting option, which will maintain its color and shape over a longer period of time. The challenge with either of these options can be matching a single front tooth to natural teeth, and for this reason it is often recommended to at least veneer the other side front tooth for a better match. Regardless of your treatment choice, after it is completed I would also recommend a sports guard be made to protect your teeth during impact sports, if that's how this tooth was broken,
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September 8, 2011
Answer: Bonding vs. crowns
Both options can look great, but the longevity of them may differ by quite a bit. Dental bonding (or "plastic filling") to restore this broken tooth may last 5-7 years before the edges begin to wear down and chip. This will depend partly upon the way your teeth bite together. A ceramic/porcelain veneer or 3/4 crown will be a much longer-lasting option, which will maintain its color and shape over a longer period of time. The challenge with either of these options can be matching a single front tooth to natural teeth, and for this reason it is often recommended to at least veneer the other side front tooth for a better match. Regardless of your treatment choice, after it is completed I would also recommend a sports guard be made to protect your teeth during impact sports, if that's how this tooth was broken,
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