A process in which a tooth-colored resin material is attached to a tooth to repair it, improve its color, or reshape it. Dental bonding, also called dental composite bonding, has many uses: it can treat cavities or replace older, more obvious silver amalgam fillings, repair exposed roots, or close the spaces between teeth.
Dental procedures employ the application of plastic resins, as well as acrylic or porcelain veneers, with the purpose of repairing, restoring, or enhancing the aesthetic appearance of teeth. In certain cases, dental bonding serves as a viable substitute for crowning and also provides protective benefits for the teeth.