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DIY Composite Resin Bonding
Ima menace a dentist an oral hygienist
What is composite?
Composite resin is a polymer based mixture of many different materials. Itās a thick malleable paste thatās frequently used for dental fillings, veneers, and bonding for operative dentistry. There are very many different kinds of composite in dentistry, varying between particle size, location in the mouth, properties etc. These are the main ones used for cosmetic dental bonding:
Nanocomposites - these include nanofill and microfill, they contain small particles and offer incredible aesthetic polish and luster. Because they are weak, they are often used as top coats/layers for a stronger composite.
Nano hybrid composites - these contain mixed particle sizes, with small and bigger. So itās stronger, but because of the larger particles, it doesnāt polish as well. Itās used as a structural layer underneath nanocomposites, and it can just be used by itself.
Composite bonding overview:
Iām assuming you know what this is already if you willingly clicked on this thread, but for those who donāt know, composite bonding/composite veneers/resin veneers (all mean the same thing) are just another kind of cosmetic dentistry. It uses a special resin that matches the shade of your tooth and can be used as filling or veneers to reshape, enhance or repair your teeth. Itās one of the most minimally invasive cosmetic dental procedures, unlike porcelain veneers and all that other shit. It gets rid of little to no enamel. The bonding can last up to 3-10 years depending on how good you take care of it.
Now this procedure is absurdly expensive, ranging from $300-600 PER TOOTH. SOME CLINICS EVEN EXCEEDING $600.
ALL THAT MONEY BEING CHARGED FOR THIS MATERIAL. Doing it yourself is clearly the way to go here. Youāll save hundreds of dollars.
Materials needed:
-teeth polishing strips
-etchant (30-40% phosphoric acid)
-bonding agent
(OR a self etchant which is both an etchant and a bonding agent in one.)
-blue light curer 430ā480 nm
-composite resin
-dental tool/s that will help shape the resin (spatula, dental file, carver, etc)
1) They usually book you for a consultation, and see which shade of resin matches the color of your teeth.
2) Etching
This is when they use an etchant (primarily phosphoric acid 37%) and they apply this to wherever you choose to do your bonding (they rinse this acid off after 30 seconds). What this gel does is create microscopic grooves in the enamel so that the composite will be able to bond onto your tooth. Enamel should appear frosty/chalky after etching. Itās like when you make a clay project, you are supposed to wet it and create punctures into the clay so that you can stick it to another piece without it falling off. Think of this stage as the āsandingā stage.
Now there are a few different etching techniques. Number one is the traditional ātotal etchā, (as mentioned above) which is when you apply the acid and rinse it off after 30 secs. Another technique is self etching. This is where they use an adhesive thatās modified to basically replace the smear layer that the phosphorus acid eliminates. It is etching and adding a bonding agent in one step. Although this method works faster, it is weaker than the traditional acid rise. Then last but not least we have selective etching. A hybrid technique where they give the area an acid rinse, and then use a self etching adhesive onto the dentin.
3) Bonding agent
After the tooth is etched, they apply an adhesive bonding agent to the target area. This creates a layer in which the composite resin can connect to the tooth. It allows the composite to be able to stick, and seals up your exposed dentin tubules. Bringing up my clay analogy again, this step is almost like the water that is added to stick pieces of clay together. You first need to create scratches (etching) into the clay, and wet it with water (bonding). Now if you are using a self etchant, this step is skipped since it already contains a bonding agent within itself.
4) Light curing
After the bonding agent is applied, a blue curing light is used to harden the sticky/liquidy adhesive layer. Polymerizing it into a resin. This will optimize the bonding agent so that it can create a mechanical bond with the composite resin. Both the agent and resin contain similar monomers so they are chemically compatible.
5) Composite resin
Once the agent is cured, the top layer is still reactive due to the oxygen in the air inhibiting full polymerization of the top coat. So at this point, itās time for the composite to be applied. They typically apply it in thin layers, and make sure to cure each one for 20-40 secs per 2mm. They shape the composite onto the tooth with different dental tools. Each layer must be light cured.
6) Polishing
This is when they apply finishing touches to the composite. Trimming off any extra, polishing with paste/strips, fixing up any mishaps, testing out how the bite feels. A nicely polished surface will reduce risk of gum irritation and composite staining, because if itās smooth, there will be less places for shit to stick on.
7) Protocol
It is important to follow protocol afterwards so you donāt fuck your bonding up. Avoiding staining, or hard foods for the next two days and using low abrasive toothpaste (enamel sensitive) is ideal. You are also supposed to get it polished very once in a while.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2976884159...291&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh-0P94Aler2MY-ps4c2Z1UCO
https://www.net32.com/ec/primedent-...485&gbraid=0AAAAADyk8s1jffXCF9pF-pHt7pClcePb7
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HOW CAN I DO IT MYSELF?
@Glamour @BigDihDiddy @ecoli @TonyDr @LaWi @vespertine @Inanimate Pragmatist @Fidelis @Auggy @foidslayer @Currycelloser
Ima menace a dentist an oral hygienist
What is composite?
Composite resin is a polymer based mixture of many different materials. Itās a thick malleable paste thatās frequently used for dental fillings, veneers, and bonding for operative dentistry. There are very many different kinds of composite in dentistry, varying between particle size, location in the mouth, properties etc. These are the main ones used for cosmetic dental bonding:
Nanocomposites - these include nanofill and microfill, they contain small particles and offer incredible aesthetic polish and luster. Because they are weak, they are often used as top coats/layers for a stronger composite.
Nano hybrid composites - these contain mixed particle sizes, with small and bigger. So itās stronger, but because of the larger particles, it doesnāt polish as well. Itās used as a structural layer underneath nanocomposites, and it can just be used by itself.
Composite bonding overview:
Iām assuming you know what this is already if you willingly clicked on this thread, but for those who donāt know, composite bonding/composite veneers/resin veneers (all mean the same thing) are just another kind of cosmetic dentistry. It uses a special resin that matches the shade of your tooth and can be used as filling or veneers to reshape, enhance or repair your teeth. Itās one of the most minimally invasive cosmetic dental procedures, unlike porcelain veneers and all that other shit. It gets rid of little to no enamel. The bonding can last up to 3-10 years depending on how good you take care of it.
Now this procedure is absurdly expensive, ranging from $300-600 PER TOOTH. SOME CLINICS EVEN EXCEEDING $600.
ALL THAT MONEY BEING CHARGED FOR THIS MATERIAL. Doing it yourself is clearly the way to go here. Youāll save hundreds of dollars.
Materials needed:
Disclaimer - THERE ARE COMPOSITE BONDING KITS ONLINE THAT CONTAIN A HANDFUL OF THESE ITEMS ALREADY.
-cheek retractor-teeth polishing strips
-etchant (30-40% phosphoric acid)
-bonding agent
(OR a self etchant which is both an etchant and a bonding agent in one.)
-blue light curer 430ā480 nm
-composite resin
-dental tool/s that will help shape the resin (spatula, dental file, carver, etc)
The full dental process:
1) They usually book you for a consultation, and see which shade of resin matches the color of your teeth. 2) Etching
This is when they use an etchant (primarily phosphoric acid 37%) and they apply this to wherever you choose to do your bonding (they rinse this acid off after 30 seconds). What this gel does is create microscopic grooves in the enamel so that the composite will be able to bond onto your tooth. Enamel should appear frosty/chalky after etching. Itās like when you make a clay project, you are supposed to wet it and create punctures into the clay so that you can stick it to another piece without it falling off. Think of this stage as the āsandingā stage.
Now there are a few different etching techniques. Number one is the traditional ātotal etchā, (as mentioned above) which is when you apply the acid and rinse it off after 30 secs. Another technique is self etching. This is where they use an adhesive thatās modified to basically replace the smear layer that the phosphorus acid eliminates. It is etching and adding a bonding agent in one step. Although this method works faster, it is weaker than the traditional acid rise. Then last but not least we have selective etching. A hybrid technique where they give the area an acid rinse, and then use a self etching adhesive onto the dentin.
3) Bonding agent
After the tooth is etched, they apply an adhesive bonding agent to the target area. This creates a layer in which the composite resin can connect to the tooth. It allows the composite to be able to stick, and seals up your exposed dentin tubules. Bringing up my clay analogy again, this step is almost like the water that is added to stick pieces of clay together. You first need to create scratches (etching) into the clay, and wet it with water (bonding). Now if you are using a self etchant, this step is skipped since it already contains a bonding agent within itself.
4) Light curing
After the bonding agent is applied, a blue curing light is used to harden the sticky/liquidy adhesive layer. Polymerizing it into a resin. This will optimize the bonding agent so that it can create a mechanical bond with the composite resin. Both the agent and resin contain similar monomers so they are chemically compatible.
5) Composite resin
Once the agent is cured, the top layer is still reactive due to the oxygen in the air inhibiting full polymerization of the top coat. So at this point, itās time for the composite to be applied. They typically apply it in thin layers, and make sure to cure each one for 20-40 secs per 2mm. They shape the composite onto the tooth with different dental tools. Each layer must be light cured.
6) Polishing
This is when they apply finishing touches to the composite. Trimming off any extra, polishing with paste/strips, fixing up any mishaps, testing out how the bite feels. A nicely polished surface will reduce risk of gum irritation and composite staining, because if itās smooth, there will be less places for shit to stick on.
7) Protocol
It is important to follow protocol afterwards so you donāt fuck your bonding up. Avoiding staining, or hard foods for the next two days and using low abrasive toothpaste (enamel sensitive) is ideal. You are also supposed to get it polished very once in a while.
DIY kits
Itās been brought to my attention that they sell composite bonding kits online, eBay specifically has quite a few variations of them. Itās just very important to make sure you have all materials needed, because some of these kits are probably missing a few things. Many of these kits probably use the āself etchā technique too. Meaning they provide an etchant that is both step 1 & 2 (as mentioned previously). A faster approach.https://www.ebay.com/itm/2976884159...291&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh-0P94Aler2MY-ps4c2Z1UCO
https://www.net32.com/ec/primedent-...485&gbraid=0AAAAADyk8s1jffXCF9pF-pHt7pClcePb7
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Im gonna repeat the steps in a more instructive manner now. Your kits probably come with an instruction manual, but in case they donāt Iām gonna provide one.
- Itās important to note that if you wish to do teeth whitening, you need to do it before composite bonding. Because you canāt whiten the resin afterwards, since the material has its own color. So be sure to whiten your teeth/your desired tooth before this DIY.
- But before you do teeth whitening, you need to make sure to thoroughly cleanse your teeth. You need to have clean teeth before you do this DIY, because if your teeth are nasty and you decide to solidify the composite over them, cavities will form and r**e your tooth. Look online for strong tooth cleaning agents. You wanna eliminate any plaque or shit on the place you will apply composite to. Apparently this stuff works pretty good
https://www.amazon.com/Cocorange-Anti-Plaque-Anti-Tartar-Cleaner-Additional/dp/B0BN5CVLPD
Before you begin, use a cheek retractor so you manage salivation (you do NOT want to be drooling during this process) and are able to work freely in your mouth.
- But before you do teeth whitening, you need to make sure to thoroughly cleanse your teeth. You need to have clean teeth before you do this DIY, because if your teeth are nasty and you decide to solidify the composite over them, cavities will form and r**e your tooth. Look online for strong tooth cleaning agents. You wanna eliminate any plaque or shit on the place you will apply composite to. Apparently this stuff works pretty good
- So now to start the process, you need to apply your etchant for no more than 30 seconds (if itās phosphoric acid and not a self etchant). Then rinse it off, and apply a bonding agent. But I really donāt know whatās in some of these kits, so if instead of regular phosphoric acid 37% they may give you a self etchant material (phosphoric acid AND a bonding agent). If this is the case, you donāt need to rinse it off. Let it dry for a moment.
- Afterwards, you jump to the light curing step. Now I donāt know if your kit will come with a blue cure light or not, but the lights dentists use are strong which have a wavelength of 430ā480 nm. This is kinda the pricey part of this DIY. You want to get your hands on a strong cure light.
https://pairaydental.com/products/w...186&gbraid=0AAAAAprGrFmGLHgcXawjgx-vFCANDfnne
You can find lots of these online, just make sure to check what their wavelengths are in the description.
Use this cure light for 25 seconds as close to your tooth as possible to harden the self etchant applied to your desired area. - Now that the etching and bonding is done, itās time to apply your composite resin. These kits typically have different colors of resin to match the shade of your teeth (which is why you should get your teeth whitened so you can pick the lightest option). You can take the resin and mould it around onto your tooth with dental tools or your fingers. You want to work in thin layers of 2mm (light cure each layer of 2mm). So if the gap you are trying to fill is big, donāt rush and remember this is a delicate process. Donāt let any composite get stuck between your teeth.
- As I just stated, LIGHT CURE EACH LAYER for 20-40 seconds. On your very last layer do it for 40. You want this to harden.
- Do some finishing touches, sharpen/shape it up a bit, then smooth, then polish. Remember that polishing is an important step. Use some polishing strips and a dental file.
After adding these touches, feel free to use the light curer once more.
And voila
. You must follow the protocols that I listed previously to ensure the resin doesnāt chip or stain. During the following 48 hours you need to be extra extra careful.
@Glamour @BigDihDiddy @ecoli @TonyDr @LaWi @vespertine @Inanimate Pragmatist @Fidelis @Auggy @foidslayer @Currycelloser
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