Extractions, crowns, and traditional onlays, inlays, and fillings are not your only options for decayed or fractured teeth. Biomimetic dentistry has allowed countless patients to keep more of their natural tooth structure in needed dental treatments.
What is Biomimetic Dentistry?
Biomimetic refers to something that mimics natural biology. Biomimetic dentistry uses minimally invasive techniques to restore the patient’s oral function and appearance while preserving the natural tooth structure as much as possible. Our biomimetic dentistry procedures often use advanced bonding and restorative techniques to beautifully repair teeth. We believe biomimetic dentistry is an excellent option for many patients because these procedures provide long-lasting results and strengthen the tooth in ways that traditional restorations can’t.
Traditional restorations are invasive and often require parts of the tooth’s structure to be removed, weakening your smile. Biomimetic procedures avoid removing any healthy components of the tooth. For example, to traditionally fix a cracked tooth, the dentist would drill out the area before placing the filling material. The biomimetic approach is to not cause further harm to the tooth, but instead, sterilize the area and then place the filling material. Biomimetically-restored teeth have more of their natural tooth structure and will be significantly stronger than a tooth with a traditional restoration. Additionally, treatments typically last much longer than traditional restorations. When biomimetic fillings are properly placed, they can last a lifetime.
Fillings, Inlays, onlays, and ¾ crowns are common procedures we can use Biomimetic Dentistry techniques. Call our office to learn more about how biomimetic dentistry can benefit your smile!
At each visit, our team does a medical history update and reviews any changes (even subtle ones). Even the smallest change in the soft tissues of your mouth will be examined closely. Early detection of oral cancer saves many lives each year, and our team is highly trained to detect even the smallest abnormality.
Who doesn't love that freshly polished feel after a cleaning? Our highly-trained, compassionate registered dental hygienists do more than just polish your teeth. They remove plaque, tartar buildup, probe your gums for signs of periodontal disease, and much more!
While excellent oral health is a partnership between you and our team, we depend on you to make sure your teeth and gums stay strong and healthy between appointments. Together we can create an individual plan with the latest tools and knowledge to help protect your smile.