No.
Lakewood Dental is currently one of the only practices in the area using biomimetic techniques. We do so to enhance the patient experience of treatment and to reflect the aesthetic and behaviour of a real tooth as closely as possible.
Wherever possible, we use techniques and materials that mimic the natural function of real teeth.
Biomimetic dentistry simply means employing techniques that mimic the function and aesthetic of real teeth. This practice allows us to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible.
The 4 principles of biomimetic dentistry are:
With biomimetic dental principles, we can preserve intact tooth structure whilst repairing the biomechanics of the tooth as a whole.
We use restorative materials such as porcelain, ceramic, composite and glass, which support durability. The materials effectively mimic the parts that make up a tooth; dentine, enamel and pulp, and reinforce and protect the tooth.
The techniques used for adhering to biomimetic restorations (fillings, onlays and overlays, crowns) are minimally invasive, and your restoration will be easy to care for.
Biomimetic dentistry aims to create a restoration that can be looked after just as you would a real tooth. The methods used by our dentists reduce irritation and sensitivity during your procedures. Biomimetic dentistry can also reduce the need to extract a tooth, as the tooth is better protected. This is because the materials used closely mimic the robustness of real teeth and have the capacity to protect the nerve, even when severe and deep decay is present. But it’s not just the materials used that benefit patients – we will use adhering techniques that mimic nature, too. We carefully place your restoration to ensure harmful bacteria have the slimmest chance of entering the tooth and damaging your tooth once again.
Utilising biomimetic practices, we have provided patients with countless long-lasting restorations that feel and function like they truly belong as part of their smile and oral anatomy.
No.
Lakewood Dental is currently one of the only practices in the area using biomimetic techniques. We do so to enhance the patient experience of treatment and to reflect the aesthetic and behaviour of a real tooth as closely as possible.
Significantly.
The techniques underpinning traditional dentistry do not rely on natural retention, whereas biomimetic dentistry ensures restorations are adhered to in a way that mimics nature.
This results in:
You can expect a biomimetically-placed restoration to last several years longer than a traditional restoration.
We use the rubber dam technique to ensure bacteria is sealed out and unable to weaken your tooth. This helps to preserve your teeth in the long term.
At each of your routine dentist appointments, your dentist will give you a projection for the life of your restoration. This way, you will know when you should have it replaced and before any destructive dental issues like decay, fractures and gum disease can occur, deteriorating the tooth.
