Biomimetic dentistry is the practice of dentistry which strives to preserve intact tooth structure and restore the function and biomechanics of natural teeth.
Decades of research into the mechanics and longevity of various dental materials have paved the way for improvements in both dental material properties as well as their ability to bond to tooth structure.
In the pre-bonding era of dentistry, dental materials such as amalgam or silver fillings relied on the tooth’s mechanical retention of the material, necessitating a preparation design that would ultimately make the remaining tooth more brittle and predisposed to fracture. Many of such teeth have cracked over the years and are now being restored with crowns.
Since materials and techniques that can better adhere dental materials to tooth structure allow for a more conservative preparation approach, adhesive dentistry has allowed us to conserve more tooth structure and maximize the vitality of the tooth’s nerve. In short, biomimetic dentistry relies on specific restorative materials that replicate the properties of natural tooth structure, and preserves as much natural tooth structure as possible through adhesion without additional preparation requirements.
Biomimetic restorations include composite fillings, partial coverage restorations, and if unavoidable, full-coverage ceramic crowns, which are bonded into place in a way that optimizes the strength of the connection to the tooth and seal against contamination. Want to learn more? Ask Dr. Wood about how this approach may be applied to meet your dental needs.
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