Few restorative and aesthetic dental materials are as useful and versatile as composite resin. In this short article from our Mill Valley dentists we’re going to be discussing how and why resin is so crucial in the world of dentistry. Let’s get started!
What is composite resin?
Composite resin is made from a mixture of plastic compounds and ceramic. It is first applied to your teeth as a flexible paste. Our team then cures the resin so that it hardens and bonds to the natural tooth surface.
Once composite resin has hardened it is exceptionally strong, and it mimics the appearance of real dental enamel. One reason that composite resin is so popular among all kinds of patients is because it can be fully customized in shape and shade to suit the patient’s needs.
When is composite resin used in dentistry?
Composite resin has a number of advantages as a restorative dental material:
- It looks like real enamel
- It can be colored to match any tooth shade
- It can be molded to fit into tight spaces
- It is durable—you don’t have to alter your lifestyle
- Unlike amalgam, resin is not heat-reactive (it doesn’t expand and contract due to temperature)
What’s the treatment process like?
Many people are thrilled to learn that the enter dental bonding treatment process can be completed in just one appointment. This is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to repair damaged enamel, build-up disproportionate teeth, and resurface dental stains.
If you are dealing with ongoing aesthetic or functional dental issues, our Mill Valley dentists are here to help you get back on track. Don’t let dental problems persist, untreated—we can help!