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Bonding of teeth.

C S Teo1

  • 1Department of Operative Dentistry, National University of Singapore.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|April 1, 1987
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This study found that bonding new tooth-colored composite materials is effective for correcting dental discolouration and spacing issues. After two years, 89.2% of restorations remained bonded, showing a favorable success rate for dental aesthetics.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Dental Materials Science

Background:

  • Dental discolouration and altered morphology present aesthetic, speech, and psychological challenges.
  • Advances in tooth-colored materials and bonding techniques offer solutions for these dental conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of bonding new tooth-colored composite materials to tooth structure.
  • To assess the retention rate of these composite restorations over a 2-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty patients with tooth spacing (0.5-3.0 mm) were selected.
  • The acid-etch technique was used to prepare tooth surfaces.
  • Composite material was applied using light-polymerization equipment.

Main Results:

  • Clinical evaluation of retention was conducted at 1, 6, 12, and 24 months.

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  • Overall, 89.2% of composite restorations remained bonded to tooth structure after 2 years.
  • This indicates a favorable success rate for the bonding procedure.

    • Conclusions:

    • The bonding of new tooth-colored materials is an effective treatment for dental discolouration and spacing.
    • The observed success rate suggests a viable clinical option, with potential for improvement through further advancements.
    • Further research into material and technique advancements is recommended to enhance outcomes.