Biomimetic Dentistry
Welcome to Honest Family Dental, where we are proud to offer Biomimetic Dentistry right here in Austin.
Biomimetic Dentistry is a cutting-edge approach that evolved out of Japan. It’s main focus is on preserving your natural tooth structure. Unlike conventional dentistry, which often involves drilling and removing significant portions of the tooth, biomimetic techniques use minimally invasive methods to repair and restore teeth.
Benefits of Choosing Biomimetic Dentistry
- Enhanced Durability: Restorations that are designed to last a lifetime, reducing the need for future repairs and procedures.
- Improved Aesthetics: Natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with your existing teeth.
- Healthier Teeth: By preserving more of your tooth’s natural structure, we maintain optimal oral and systemic health.
- Reduced Sensitivity: Less invasive techniques often lead to decreased sensitivity and discomfort.
Core Principles of Biomimetic Dentistry
- Prevention and treatment of disease by focusing on the root causes of “disharmony”
- Early detection of disease processes
- Conservative/minimally invasive modulation of disharmonious tissue
- Utilize materials that mimic the biomechanical properties of the oral facial complex
- Prevention and treatment of disease by focusing on the root causes of disharmony: Understanding the fundamentals of health and what causes disharmony within our body’s systems is key to providing this level of care.
- Early Detection: The current philosophy of “ let’s wait and see” (aka “watch it get worse”) has conditioned the Dental/Medical industry and the public to minimize the importance of early detection. This involves having a keen understanding of subtle biological changes, as well as using advanced imaging technology
- Conservative/Minimally invasive modulation of disharmonious tissues: The current dental/medical model of disease treatment involves what I call the “DCI Method”: Which stands for “Drug it, Cut it, or Ignore it”. Biomimetics wants to conserve every cell and nanometer of structure, and never ignoring anything the body is “telling” us.
- Materials that mimic and modulate the biomechanical properties of the oral facial complex: Advanced materials borrowed from the aerospace industry, such as ceramic and fiberglass are used for teeth restorations. Biomimetic Oral Appliances (BOAs) are used to modulate facial bone growth and development in airway expansion methods.
FAQ: Biomimetic Dentistry
Biomimetic Dentistry focuses on restoring teeth using methods that mimic the natural structure and function of your teeth, preserving as much of the original tooth as possible.
Unlike traditional methods that may involve extensive drilling and removal of tooth material, Biomimetic Dentistry uses minimally invasive techniques that protect and maintain more of your natural tooth.
This approach offers enhanced durability, improved aesthetics, and healthier teeth by preserving the natural tooth structure, often resulting in less sensitivity and discomfort.
Most patients seeking natural-looking restorations and minimally invasive care are suitable candidates. It’s ideal for anyone interested in preserving their natural tooth structure while enhancing dental health.
Experience the benefits of Biomimetic Dentistry here in Austin. Take the first step towards healthier, more resilient teeth. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover how our natural tooth restoration techniques can transform your smile