I got bonding done 6 months ago, and yesterday the inside corner of my from tooth chipped. I went in today and got it fixed, but after eating a piece of pizza, it chipped again. Should I expect this to happen again if I get it fixed tomorrow?
Answer: Chipped bonding Bonding has limitations. As compared to porcelain veneers it is weaker and discolors. Once it chips adding new bonding to old bonding is difficult and often impossible because of the chemistry. Usually it is best to remove the old bonding in its entirety and start over. Porcelain veneers can be made to cover only a portion of the damaged tooth without having to cover the entire tooth front. I call these "partial veneers". They cost less than full veneers and will last indefinitely without chipping or discoloring.
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Answer: Chipped bonding Bonding has limitations. As compared to porcelain veneers it is weaker and discolors. Once it chips adding new bonding to old bonding is difficult and often impossible because of the chemistry. Usually it is best to remove the old bonding in its entirety and start over. Porcelain veneers can be made to cover only a portion of the damaged tooth without having to cover the entire tooth front. I call these "partial veneers". They cost less than full veneers and will last indefinitely without chipping or discoloring.
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