What is composite contouring?

Composite contouring is our artisanal approach to controlling how the eye perceives the smile. Through sculpting new silhouettes and reflective contours using composite resin, we achieve transformative results with minimally invasive principles—delivering outcomes previously only possible with porcelain veneers.

What is composite resin made of?

Contemporary composite resins are composed of 75-80% glass and ceramic particles. The resin component acts as a matrix scaffold, bonding these materials together for strength, durability, and high aesthetics.

How long does composite contouring last?

On front teeth in thin layers, composite has a common aesthetic lifespan of 5-7 years. Longevity depends on factors including oral habits, diet, and maintenance.

How long is the appointment?

A single pre-planned appointment of approximately 3 hours is all that is necessary to contour the upper 8 teeth. For those with straightened teeth, contouring can transform and perfect your smile without compromising healthy enamel.

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Dr. Edward answers your FAQs

This is our artisanal touch in controlling the way our eyes perceive the smile, through the sculpture of new silhouettes and reflective contours. The outline of the gums can also be sculpted with Laser Gum Contouring, bringing together transformative results the are achieved with minimally invasive principles.
This approach can now achieve the desired results previously only possible with Porcelain Veneers.
Contemporary composite resins have advanced beyond cavity restoration to reshape and refine anterior teeth without removing natural enamel. Composed of 75–80% glass and ceramic particles, the resin matrix acts as a scaffold, bonding these materials for strength, durability, and aesthetics.
This is all relative to how well they are maintained and cared for, much like our natural teeth. A high precision delivery and biomimetically crafted composite on back teeth can last in excess of 7 years. On the front teeth in very thin layers, composite would have a common aesthetic lifespan of 5-7 years.
Maintain your composites with routine brushing using an electric toothbrush and interdental cleaning twice daily. Steer clear of abrasive toothpastes, including charcoal and whitening options, to preserve their surface and shine. For lasting aesthetics, we include annual composite polishing alongside routine check-ups and hygiene appointments.
During our dedicated 1-hour consultations, we carefully assess your suitability and explore all treatment options. While most natural tooth surfaces can bond to with composite, broader factors such as desired outcomes, maintenance expectations, timelines, and dental health are considerations in determining if this is right for you.
If the desired smile requires larger changes, more teeth to be involved and the underlying teeth are previously treated more extensively, then the exploration towards using Porcelain to contour the teeth become more suitable. The longevity, artistic control and scope of treatment covers a broader range of starting points and delivers the high aesthetic results time and time again.