Restore your smile with biomimetic dentistry at BioDental, where we mimic nature to treat cavities, fractures, and decayed or damaged teeth. By avoiding invasive procedures like root canals and eliminating the use of metals, we focus on preserving your natural tooth structure. Experience advanced, holistic care, prioritizing your long-term health, comfort, and beauty.
The Problem With Traditional Dentistry
Traditional dentistry often relies on invasive techniques and materials like metals, which can weaken teeth over time. Procedures such as root canals and large fillings may remove healthy tooth structures, increasing the risk of future fractures and necessitating costly repairs. Metal restorations can also corrode or irritate tissues. These methods prioritize short-term fixes over long-term preservation. At BioDental, we offer biomimetic dentistry and focus on minimally invasive techniques that protect and strengthen teeth while ensuring natural aesthetics.
What is Biomimetic Dentistry?
Biomimetic dentistry is an approach to dental care that restores teeth by mimicking their natural structure and function. Unlike traditional dentistry, it avoids invasive procedures like root canals and eliminates the need for metals, focusing instead on conserving as much of the natural tooth as possible. By using biocompatible materials like ceramic or zirconia and avoiding invasive procedures, we strengthen teeth, prevent future damage, and ensure long-lasting results. Our biomimetic principles provide holistic care to enhance the beauty and integrity of your smile.
Examples of Biomimetic Dentistry
Metal-Free Ceramic Implants
Biomimetic dentistry emphasizes biocompatibility, and metal-free ceramic implants, like those offered at BioDental, are a prime example. Made from zirconia, these dental implants integrate seamlessly with the jawbone, avoiding the dark gum lines often associated with metal. They are hypoallergenic, corrosion-resistant, and non-conductive, providing a natural appearance while reducing inflammation and bacterial risks. Ceramic implants are ideal for patients seeking a holistic, aesthetically superior alternative to titanium implants.
Same-Day Crowns (CEREC)
At BioDental, we use advanced CEREC technology to create and place crowns in a single visit. The process begins with a digital scan of your tooth, capturing its exact dimensions and shape. This eliminates the need for messy impressions. Using the scan, we design a custom crown on-site with biomimetic principles, ensuring it matches your natural contours. A high-precision milling machine crafts the crown from durable, tooth-colored ceramic. We bond it securely to your tooth, restoring its strength, function, and aesthetics.
Metal-Free Fillings
Metal-free fillings at BioDental combine advanced materials and techniques to restore teeth while preserving natural strength. After carefully removing decay, we use composite resin or ceramic materials that bond to the tooth’s structure. This creates a durable seal, preventing bacteria from re-entering and reducing the risk of future damage. These materials flex and function like natural enamel, minimizing stress on the tooth. By avoiding metals, we ensure fillings that are non-toxic, biocompatible, and resistant to corrosion or cracking.
Benefits of Biomimetic Dentistry
Preservation of Natural Tooth Structure
Biomimetic dentistry prioritizes conserving as much of the natural tooth as possible. By avoiding aggressive drilling and focusing on minimally invasive techniques, it retains healthy enamel and dentin, reducing the risk of weakening the tooth. This approach protects the tooth’s long-term integrity and maintains its natural functionality and appearance.
Avoidance of Root Canals
Biomimetic dentistry often prevents the need for root canals by preserving the natural structure and sealing teeth with durable materials. Careful attention to conserving dentin and enamel protects the pulp and avoids unnecessary exposure to bacteria. This minimally invasive approach reduces discomfort and recovery time and helps maintain the tooth’s vitality.
Strengthens and Protects Teeth
Biomimetic techniques aim to restore teeth to their natural strength and resilience. Advanced bonding materials, combined with precise, tooth-like restorations, help distribute bite forces evenly, reducing stress on the teeth. This reduces the likelihood of fractures or further damage over time, promoting better overall oral health.
Elimination of Metals
Metal-free materials, such as ceramic and composite, are used exclusively in biomimetic dentistry to restore teeth. These materials are biocompatible, hypoallergenic, and corrosion-resistant, making them healthier and safer for patients. By mimicking the natural color and translucency of teeth, these restorations also provide a seamless, aesthetic finish.
Promotes Long-Term Oral Health
Biomimetic dentistry supports healthier teeth and gums by reducing the need for invasive procedures and preserving natural tooth structure. Eliminating metals also lowers the risk of allergic reactions, inflammation, or other complications. With durable, tooth-like restorations, patients experience fewer repairs and a reduced likelihood of future issues.
Restore Your Tooth to
Its Original State
BioDental is a trusted leader in biomimetic dentistry, offering advanced, minimally invasive care that restores your tooth’s natural strength, function, and appearance. Located in Encino, CA, we use cutting-edge techniques and metal-free materials to treat damage, decay, and fractures while preserving as much of your natural tooth as possible. With nearly 20 years of experience, Dr. Shawn Matian delivers beautiful, durable results in a warm and private setting. Schedule your consultation and experience the benefits of holistic, state-of-the-art dental care today.
