What is Biomimetic Dentistry?
Biomimetic dentistry is a modern approach that restores teeth by mimicking their natural strength, function, and appearance. It uses advanced materials and bonding techniques to preserve more of your healthy tooth structure and offer long-lasting, natural-looking results. Only a small percentage of dentists in Canada provide this treatment, and we joined that statistic!
Benefits of Biomimetic Fillings:
- More conservative and less invasive.
- Longer-lasting results.
- Better bonding and reduced risk of failure.
- Natural aesthetics and improved comfort.
- Lower risk of future tooth fractures.
Biomimetic Dentistry
VS
Conventional Dentistry
- Conservative Drilling – Less drilling
- Natural-looking results
- Long Lasting Bonds
- Preserves tooth health
- Uses Advances, Biocompatible Materials
- More aggressive drilling
- Less Focus on aesthetics
- Risk of gaps or failure
- Can weaken natural tooth
- Use less advanced materials
Treatment Showcase
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After
Why Choose Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry?
Preserve Your Teeth – During a biomimetic restoration, more of your tooth is saved, compared to traditional procedures like crowns, which irreversibly remove healthy parts of your tooth.
Say Goodbye To Pain – Biomimetic treatments create a strong bond that protects against bacteria entering around the restoration. Traditional practices can lead to failed bonds, which increase decay, cracks, and sensitivity.
Restoration That Lasts – A traditional crown will last an average of 4 years and will likely become symptomatic. Biomimetic restorations repair the tooth from the bottom up and last over 15 years based on current clinical data.
More Natural Teeth – Saving your healthy tooth structure is our highest priority. After a biomimetic restoration, teeth chew and behave naturally, giving you a healthier smile.
This is when Magic Meets Science!
What Goes Into Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry?
Patience and Preparation
Biomimetically restoring a tooth begins with removing decay and cracks. Dentists trained with these principles use specialized dye and high degrees of magnification to prepare the tooth for restoration. This allows for only the decayed or cracked portion of the tooth to be removed, while preserving the healthy portions and encouraging a longer life for your tooth. Traditional practices remove parts of the tooth, regardless of its vitality. Biomimetic techniques take time but result in a healthier tooth once restored.
Seal and Bond
While a traditional crown or filling might look like a secure cover for your tooth, the material and preparations leave the tooth vulnerable to decay and cracks, often leading to a root canal or extraction. The materials used in a biomimetic restoration bond with the healthy parts of your tooth, protecting against bacteria and decay. This process allows your restored tooth to behave like a natural tooth, allowing your entire tooth to function like it should
Get Bonded, Stay Bonded
Biomimetic dentists love this phrase because it’s true. Once your biomimetic restoration is complete, you can enjoy years, if not decades, of full function. The materials and techniques used in your restoration will last, and that is something to smile about.
Additional Cost:
Due to the advanced materials, techniques, and increased time required, biomimetic restorations are more costly than traditional fillings.
Insurance Disclaimer:
Please note that some insurance providers may not fully cover the cost of biomimetic treatments. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance.
Warranty:
While traditional fillings typically include a limited 2–year warranty, we are proud to offer a 10-year warranty on our biomimetic restorations, provided the following conditions are met:
- The patient maintains regular dental check-ups and hygiene scaling appointments at least once every 4 months.
- The patient follows all post-operative care and home hygiene instructions provided.
- The restoration has not failed due to trauma, misuse, bruxism (grinding), or new decay.
- The restoration remains intact and unaltered by another dental provider.