Cosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic Bonding and Aesthetic Re-Shaping
This patient's two upper central teeth were too long and there was a large gap between them. In addition, many of her teeth were permanently spotted and many of them were oddly shaped. She wanted to look better, but she did not want to have any grinding on her natural teeth. Her goal was a subtle enhancement of the way she looked and not a super white Hollywood smile.
Non-Invasive Cosmetic Bonding
After consulting with Dr. Muslin he determined that the right treatment for her was non-invasive cosmetic bonding to aesthetically re-shape the teeth and to close the gaps between them. Because a non-invasive approach is always Dr. Muslin's first choice this treatment plan allowed him to save all of her natural teeth.
Gaps Between Teeth
The existing gaps in her teeth have caused her gums to be shaped with a flat bottom instead of coming to a point. It is very difficult to make the gum between the central teeth, called the papilla grow back in the proper shape when it has been missing for years. Very few denists can successfully graft this area in a way that the gum looks natural and healthy and even fewer have the fine tuned hand skills necessary for this type of procedure.
Dr. Muslin micro surgically lifted and re-shaped her papilla so that it grew back between the teeth in the proper shape. All of the work including the papilla repair was completed in one short visit that was less than two hours long.
Cosmetic Bonding vs. Porcelain Veneers
It is true that bonding is not as permanent of a solution as porcelain veneers simply because the bonding material is not quite as strong as porcelain. However, depending on the hygiene habits of the patient, bonding can last for 15 years. Bonding is the most cost efficient solution, which can yield remarkable results and a beautiful but natural smile.






































