Where do you get your information that alcohol can dissolve resin veneer cement? A patient told me about this article on your website.
– Dr. Young
(see Care of Cosmetic Dental Work)
Dr. Young,
It’s not that the alcohol dissolves it—it softens the resin. I don’t remember where I first heard it, but I’ve known it almost since I started doing any bonding. It was a frequent source of discussion in American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry circles, and we advised patients with extensive direct dental bonding to even avoid alcohol-containing mouthwashes.
I also saw the effects in my patients. If they used excessive amounts of alcohol frequently, the composite work would come back looking seriously pitted and worn after only a year or two. It’s not so noticeable if it’s smaller bonding work, but they can ruin a complete composite veneer, for example.
Dr. Hall
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Dr. Abraham Abaie is a Scottsdale dentist.
About David A. Hall
Dr. David A. Hall was one of the first 40 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He practiced cosmetic dentistry in Iowa, and in 1990 earned his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is now president of Infinity Dental Web, a company in Mesa, Arizona that does advanced internet marketing for dentists.