What is composite laminate (bonding technique) restoration?

The concept of aesthetics has gained an important part in human life throughout history.It is obvious that physical aesthetics have an effect on psychology,relationships and the social lives of people.The face region attracts attention in social life.That’s why facial aesthetics is too important. Dental aesthetics constitute an important part of facial aesthetics.For this reason, besides providing oral health to dentists, the task of being able to respond to the aesthetic expectations of the patient is also attributed. Especially the front group teeth are very important aesthetically.Excessive cavities in the front teeth,diastema and crowding, hypoplasias,abnormality caused by congenital and acquired causes such as fluorosis,prenatal and postnatal antibiotic use or diseases due to colorized,worn and broken teeth create aesthetic problems in patients.Composite laminate restorations are restorations performed on the basis of placing resin material on the tooth in a single session in the clinic without requiring laboratory work.

Who is the composite laminate (bonding technique) restoration applied to?

Composite laminate restorations are the most preferred restorations in cosmetic dentistry. Easy to implement, wide indication, and results are satisfactory.It is applied,in the treatment of tooth surface wear such as erosion,abrasion,enamel hypoplasia,closure of diastema (gap between teeth), cases of amelogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta, malformations, simple level asymmetries, tetracycline coloration,dental fluorosis cases,hypocalcification that occur after orthodontic treatment.

How to performed composite laminate restorations?

Composite laminate restorations are a form of aesthetic restoration that can be performed in a single session and as soon as possible, provided that they comply with certain rules. The first stage in composite laminate restoration is color selection. In terms of the success of aesthetic restoration and patient satisfaction, color selection should be done correctly. In order to achieve a natural appearance, the color of the restoration must be determined in accordance with the color distribution of the patient’s other teeth.Once the color is determined, the amount of preparation in the teeth should be evaluated.If there is no excessive crowding in the teeth, there is no preparation perform in the teeth unless necessary.After the insulation of the teeth is provided, composite material is applied in layers on the teeth. Appropriate polishing operations are carried out to eliminate the problems of coloration that will be encountered later.

Is there pain during composite laminate (bonding technique) restoration?

Composite laminate restorations usually do not require preparation in the teeth. In case of preparation in the teeth, local anesthesia is applied and the patient does not feel pain during treatment.

What should I pay attention after composite laminate (bonding technique) restoration?

Composite laminate restorations are the most conservative treatment of aesthetic,functional problems and carry extremely low risk in terms of gingival health. As with all aesthetic restorations, after the composite laminate restoration is performed, the forces that will create trauma should be avoided and should be careful when eating hard foods.

In patients who consumed too much cigarette,coffee and tea,control appointments should be given frequently as coloration may occur in the short term.

Composite laminate (bonding technique) restorations change color?Will it break?Will my tooth decay from the bottom?

If fracture occur in composite laminate restorations,those have the advantage of repair by adding composite resin. When the properties such as coloration,microleakage, marginal fractures, plaque retention,wear are evaluated, it can be said that composite laminate restorations are successful in the long term. In individuals with poor oral hygiene,in those with more decayed teeth, individuals with difficulty in mouth closure, should be evaluated very well before composite laminate restorations are performed.

Can/Should composite laminate (bonding technique) restorations be replaced with porcelain laminate later?

Composite laminate restorations are preferred because have immediate aesthetic results,there are no laboratory operations so operation is performed in less time and are relatively low cost.Composite laminate restorations,despite their aesthetic appearance, can not provide enamel-like reflection and light transmittance compared to ceramic ones. Composite laminate restorations are having low resistance to corrosive biting forces.For this reason, ceramic laminate veneers should be preferred when the incisional gingiva size of the teeth is to be increased, because porcelain is resistant to adhesive and cohesive forces. Porcelain laminate restorations should also be preferred in patients with excessive smoking, coffee and tea consumption.