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Cosmetic Dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry plays an important role in the oral sciences
area. There are strict laid down guide lines for the bonding and
veneering of teeth which procedures are often performed to enhance
appearances. Chipped and/or discoloured healthy teeth can be
veneered to make them look more like the original teeth and
possibly to match adjacent teeth. Bonding can also be used to fix
chipped teeth without veneering at considerably less cost. Dental
surgeons can perform these tasks however, you may be referred to a
prosthodontist, a qualified surgeon who, through post graduate
studies, only performs tooth restoration and appearances.
• Bonding is carried out by the adding of a composite resin to the
teeth of the same colour and density as the original tooth. This
relatively simple process for a dental surgeon will restore a chipped
or broken tooth to its original form. If the tooth is discoloured due
to damage to the root for example, the dental surgeon may, at his
discretion, suggest veneering the entire tooth to restore the colour
to that of the adjoining teeth. This process is relatively painless and
can restore the entire aesthetic look of the teeth. There is also tooth
whitening to be considered which requires the making of a mold
and applying a solution to it and worn at night.