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.