Bonding can be used as a restorative procedure for teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored or misaligned, and is a less costly alternative to veneers. Bonding is used on peg laterals to restore aesthetics. The bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. Bonding can also correct chipped teeth, discoloration, and large anterior fillings.
Depending on the purpose of the bonding procedure, different shades and translucent composites are utilized to blend with the existing tooth or may completely change the appearance, depending on what is desired by the patient.