Biomimetic Dentistry
At SA Smile Clinic, our approach is always to provide minimalistic dentistry such that we can mimic natural teeth with the best materials available to place realistic and durable restorations for our patients. This principle is known as Biomimetic dentistry.
What Is Biomimetic Dentistry?
The principles of biomimetic dentistry were developed by researchers at prestigious universities in Tokyo, Geneva, Rome, Amsterdam, Houston, Portland, and Hong Kong.
For almost 3 decades, these principles have continuously evolved, and forward-thinking dentists (like us here at SA Smile Clinic) have been using these techniques to craft and place successful dental restorations, without the need for using destructive techniques that affect natural healthy tooth structure.
How It Works
- Smile Preparation & Planning
The first step is to remove decay and cracks in your teeth. Our dentists use special dyes and high-magnification equipment to prepare your tooth for the restoration. These allow your dentist to remove the damaged portions of your tooth, without disturbing healthy tooth structure along the way. Traditional restoration practices involve removing tooth structure, regardless of its condition. Whilst biomimetic techniques do take a little longer to carry out, we can’t stress how much better your restoration will turn out.
- Seal & Bond the Tooth
Biomimetically-made restorations exceed the protection offered by traditional fillings and crowns, reinforcing your tooth’s defences against possible decay, cracks, and sensitivity in the future.This is achieved by using materials that seamlessly bond with the natural parts of your tooth, allowing your newly restored tooth to behave and look almost identically to a real tooth.
- A result that goes the Distance
Once we have restored your tooth with biomimetic techniques, you can have the peace of mind that your new tooth is protected for years (if not decades) to come. You can expect
biomimetic restorations to last for over 15 years (this is based on up-to-date clinical data), whilst traditional restorations can fail after just 4 years.
Why choose SA Smile Clinic for Smile Restoration?
At SA Smile Clinic, we will always be looking for solutions that protect your smile in the most natural way possible. This involves using biocompatible and tooth-mimicking adhering methods and materials.
Our state-of-the-art practice is clinically sophisticated and beautifully decorated, ensuring your comfort whenever you visit.
We are fully invested in every step of your journey, and we adopt a patient-centric mindset during the consultation process and beyond.
We will discuss the options that make clinical sense for your mouth, and we place a great deal of emphasis on your health and well-being as a whole. This holistic approach is our starting point for all treatments we offer our valued patients.
