In dentistry, the science expands and materials change every five years.  Dentists must continually pursue education to stay on the cutting edge.  Bonding agents used in dentistry are some of the most frequently modified materials. 

Dentist bonding agents include the cement used to secure porcelain and gold materials to tooth structure as well as the white fillings that we have come to know as dental bonding.

The first of these bonding agents, are usually applied to a dry and isolated surface in layers and then cured with a light, often through the porcelain or mixed and applied under the restoration such as a veneer or crown.  The dryer the field and the better the mix results in a stronger bond between the restoration and the natural tooth structure.

The second, commonly known as dental bonding, is used to repair broken or decayed teeth usually in the front of the mouth, but sometimes also applied to the biting surfaces in the back.  Decay or damage is removed and the tooth is etched to provide a rough surface for the material to ‘grip onto’.  The material is custom matched to the existing tooth color and then shaped to replace what is missing.  A curing light is used to harden the material which is then polish to reflect light and present a smooth surface.

Dentist bonding agents are improving in strength with each generation giving the patient better, long lasting results.