Etch-Retained Restorations

Many newer dental materials are adhesive which means they stick or bond to teeth. The surface of the tooth is made slightly rough by using a mild acid so that the repair (restoration) can grip properly. This process is called etching.

They can be found on fillings, crowns, veneers or onlays.

Your dentist will sometimes numb the tooth, then dab the etching acid onto the tooth surface and hold it there for a while to roughen it up while keeping your mouth open. Then they will wash the tooth out thoroughly with a jet of water. Finally, they will dry the tooth and paint the 'bonding agent' (a sort of glue) onto the roughened area, before filling the tooth or applying any more type of restoration.

What are the benefits of Etch-Retained Restorations?

  • The bond holding the restoration can be very strong therefore increasing the time it stays in place.
  • The restoration can always be glued back into place even if it breaks.
  • Less of the natural tooth is lost as the restorations are held in place by the bonding agent and not just by the shape of the tooth.

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cedar Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

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1423 Reviews

5.0

20th December 2024

Always receive the best treatment and the most friendly environment.

20th December 2024

Cosy but clean atmosphere, all staff encountered were great. Appointment check-in/out was timely despite the reception being very busy! They were calm and polite adding to the relaxed atmosphere.

20th December 2024

Clinician was very attentive. I have been seeing the same one for more than 20 years and have no intention of changing this.

19th December 2024

Have been with Cedar dental for many satisfied years, would not want to look elsewhere.

19th December 2024

Having broken a tooth on Saturday, I phoned for an appointment on Monday, was given a choice of 2 for the following 2 days. At the appointment I was given several treatment options and, contrary to my expectations, was not put under pressure to choose the most expensive.

18th December 2024

Always speedy and friendly service

18th December 2024

My dentist is caring informative and extremely professional

18th December 2024

Very friendly and experienced, and went out of their way to ensure my little girl wasn’t scared

18th December 2024

I think the staff are all great. They all listen to your needs and couldn’t be more helpful. They’re never off hand or dismissive.

18th December 2024

Very professional and Abby always makes me feel relaxed and genuinely cares about her patients

18th December 2024

Roy is so friendly, takes time to ensure you understand what he’s doing and makes you feel at ease during procedures.

17th December 2024

The professional compassionate care of the practice and the practitioner

17th December 2024

The dentist I see always explains everything and carries out check up , I needed an anaesthetic and x ray and I knew what was going to happen throughout the appointment

17th December 2024

The great empathy and understanding dentist shown to my anxious daughter. Nothing was a trouble to accommodate her needs. Reception staff extremely polite and friendl always with professional manners.

15th December 2024

My tooth snapped in half and left it sharp. Abbey made room to see me same day as was a Saturday. Was seen fast when I arrived and fantastic treatment received as always.

14th December 2024

I have always been very happy with the treatment receive from every member of staff

14th December 2024

I highly rate all of the staff and the professional treatment. On this occasion I want to especially call out the receptionist who was incredibly helpful both to me and other patients, it was really heary warming to see. Overall though the servie is professional, the surgery is spotless, everything is explained and all the staff are kind. Can't imagine anything better

13th December 2024

I like that the dental practice is open late so I don’t have to take time off work. The reception staff are really friendly. I feel very comfortable with the dentist and he is so nice

13th December 2024

I have used Cedar Dental for many years and all staff are always very helpful and welcoming.Our actual dentist always explains what treatment is going to be given and gives a summary and care details at the end of the appointment. My recent appointment was booked on the same morning as it was an emergency and all aspects of the appointment were still excellent.

12th December 2024

The dentist is first class,been a patient for over 25 years

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