Biomimetic literally means “mimicking life” Biomimetic Dentistry is the practice of dentistry which applies this concept, where we use materials and techniques to mimic the properties of natural teeth.
1. Preserves more natural tooth structure than traditional dentistry.
2. Minimally invasive treatment approach.
3. Restores the function, biomechanics & aesthetics of natural teeth.
4. Minimises root canal treatment by up to 90%.
5. Virtually no post-op pain or sensitivity.
6. Restores badly damaged teeth otherwise considered un-restorable.
1. It relies on mechanical retention - so it is more destructive to teeth as it uses pins, posts, mercury-based fillings & metal crowns.
2. Leads to stress build up in teeth which leads to cracks which leads to leakage of restorations which leads to pain resulting in extractions or root canal treatment.
Biomimetic dentistry is synonymous with high-quality dentistry. This usually costs more, but sometimes even high-priced dentistry does not equate to high-quality. The main reason Biomimetic Dentistry can cost more is the increased treatment time & the use of more advanced materials.
Overall, it is much more economical long-term than traditional dentistry as it amounts to longer lasting restorations.
Biomimetically restoring your tooth begins with placing a rubber dam, so no old mercury filling or decay enters your mouth. Your dentist then begins removing decay & cracks. Next, they use a specialised dye & high degrees of magnification to prepare the tooth for restoration. This allows for only the damaged portion of the tooth to be removed, while preserving the healthy portions & encouraging a longer life for your tooth. The materials used in a Biomimetic restoration bond with the healthy parts of your tooth, protecting against bacteria & decay. This allows your restored tooth to behave like a natural tooth, allowing it to function like it should. Once your Biomimetic restoration is complete, you can enjoy years, if not decades of full function & that is something to smile about!
At Bantry Dental, as part of our commitment to delivering exceptional care, we use the best technology to ensure the aesthetics, accuracy & comfort of all our treatments
A Rubber Dam is a thin rubber shield which sits over a tooth and prevents saliva, the cheeks, lips & tongue from contacting the area that the dentist is working on.
Patients find the Rubber Dam very comfortable & reassuring as they don’t need to worry about the constant spray of water from the drill & swallowing debris from old mercury fillings & decayed teeth. In order for biomimetic materials to bond/stick effectively to the natural tooth, a clean, dry working environment is necessary, and this is achieved successfully by placing a rubber dam on the affected tooth, thus giving predictable successful results which result in longer lasting restorations.
Dr. Claire O’ Connor teaches hands-on Rubber-Dam courses to other dentists in Ireland & the UK.
High magnification (X6) allows us to see more details in the tooth, for precise, minimally invasive treatment.
Our Medit i500 digital scanner allows us to scan teeth digitally, instead of using traditional, messy, uncomfortable impressions, saving patients time spent in the chair & improving accuracy.
Our Rayplicker Spectrophotometer offers objective, reliable colour analysis of teeth, thus ensuring optimum shade matches for all cosmetic treatments like composite fillings & ceramic veneers.
The use of Advanced Digital Photography as an aid to digital X-Rays aids in the diagnosis of dental diseases like cracks & decay. We also find that Dental Photography is an invaluable tool in patient communication. We can show you step-by-step photos, if you so wish to know more about any procedure.
Biomimetic Density of Ireland
Bio-Emulation Member – Dr. Claire is 1 of 100 selected worldwide members, representing Ireland. Bio-Emulation is based on many years of research in the field of Biomimetic Dentistry. It’s core concept is to restore teeth to full function & aesthetics by biomimetically emulating nature
Dr. Claire O’Connor ~ Biomimetic Dentist
Bio-Emulation ~ Ireland Representative
Dr. Claire O’Connor – Biomimetic Dentistry Ireland at Bantry Dental
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