09/10/2026
OK Full disclosure: I don’t actually do that much composite bonding. I’m usually more of a ceramic veneers kind of guy, BUT this patient was an absolute babe and asked me very nicely… so I had to dust off the old sculpting tools 🎨
And THIS is what we can achieve with some high-quality composite and a lot of patience, pretty solid.
We started with a digital smile design, discussing what the patient wanted to achieve and how we could make it happen.
As you can see in the before photos, we had a peg-shaped lateral incisor and generally smaller upper incisors, so the aim was to create a fuller, more harmonious smile, but without getting the kitchen tile look often assosciated with composite.
After a digital smile trial to make sure we were both happy with the proposed shapes and proportions, we moved on to temporaries so she could get a feel for her new smile before committing to the final result.
And here we are! A beautiful, natural-looking smile in shade B1. 🤍
Actually pretty pleased with the proportions, soft contours, a brighter smile, and, most importantly, a result that still looks like her teeth, just on a very, very good day. ✨(that line was written by Chat GPT)
For anyone considering a smile makeover but not quite ready to make the investment in ceramic veneers, composite bonding can be a fantastic alternative. It’s generally more affordable, often requires little to no tooth preparation, and can produce some seriously beautiful results.
Keep in mind that it is a bit more maintenance, occasional polishing. Composite doesn’t have quite the same long-term colour stability or durability as ceramic, but with good care, it can still be a brilliant option.
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