Bonding of Worn Edges and Erosions

This patient had a mix of issues that had built up over time: old bonding on a peg-shaped lateral incisor had discoloured and looked dark, and dietary and brushing-related erosion had worn down the edges of several teeth. The aim wasn't a full smile overhaul — it was a minimalistic approach focused on establishing health first, then restoring some of the youthful edge shape that had been lost.

Before any bonding was placed, the underlying causes were addressed: dietary habits and brushing technique were corrected to create a healthy baseline and stop further erosion from progressing. Composite alone can't undo that pattern — it seals and protects what's already been lost, but it doesn't prevent more damage if the habits behind it don't change. Teeth were also whitened before bonding, so the composite could be matched to a brighter, more even shade rather than the older, duller colour underneath.

With that foundation in place, composite bonding was used precisely where it was needed: worn edges were rebuilt, eroded areas were sealed and protected, and the peg-shaped lateral's old, discoloured bonding was refreshed. Everywhere else was left untouched, keeping the result conservative and true to the patient's own teeth.