Composite Bonding, Explained
A one-visit, minimally invasive option — and where its limits begin.
Composite bonding uses tooth-colored resin, sculpted directly on the tooth, to correct chips, gaps, and minor reshaping. Little or no enamel is removed.
When it shines
- Small chips and edge repairs
- Closing small diastemas (gaps)
- Reshaping worn edges as a preview of longer-term treatment
Honest limits
Composite stains more easily than porcelain and is more repair-prone. For large, high-visibility restorations, ceramic remains the gold standard.
General education
Presented with the historical professional background of Dr. Marianna Zadov, DDS. General information only, not individualized dental advice; no clinical care is offered.
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