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Biomimetic Vs. Traditional Dentistry: What’s The Difference?

Dental practices have been around for thousands of years. We’ve seen a lot of changes over the years, but there’s one major issue that we’re still trying to figure out: how exactly do we keep our teeth healthy? The traditional dental model focuses on preventing and fixing cavities while the biomimetic dentistry approach focuses on keeping your… Continue Reading Biomimetic Vs. Traditional Dentistry: What’s The Difference?

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Dr. Azy Nasiry
Dentist
Graphic comparing natural teeth labelled biomimetic dentistry with a drilled bridge labelled traditional dentistry
Smiling dentist with long dark hair in navy scrubs
Dr. Azy Nasiry
Dentist
Dr. Azy Nasiry is a cosmetic dentist at LA Dental Clinic in Los Angeles and a UCLA faculty member who teaches advanced cosmetic dentistry to practising dentists. She holds a Biomimetic Mastership from the Alleman Center, a certification held by only a small number of dentists in the United States, and developed the layered composite edge bonding technique the practice is known for. She has been treating patients in Los Angeles since 2008 and co-hosts the Smile Sisters Podcast.
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Dental practices have been around for thousands of years. We’ve seen a lot of changes over the years, but there’s one major issue that we’re still trying to figure out: how exactly do we keep our teeth healthy? The traditional dental model focuses on preventing and fixing cavities while the biomimetic dentistry approach focuses on keeping your mouth in a state of balance so that problems don’t happen in the first place. Here are some things you should know about these two approaches:

What Is Biomimetic Dentistry?

Biomimetic dentistry is a way of using nature as a model for dental care. It’s more than just cosmetic dentistry; it’s about creating natural-looking teeth and maintaining the health of your gums, jawbone, and other supporting structures. Biomimetics uses plant-based resins instead of traditional dental materials like porcelain or metal crowns (which can chip or break). These materials can match your teeth’ color so they look like part of your smile!

What Is Traditional Dentistry?

Traditional dentistry is a dental treatment system that uses drills, fillings, and other methods to treat dental problems. Traditional dentistry can be expensive because it requires time and materials. For example, if you need to have your teeth fixed after they have been damaged by an accident or illness, traditional dentistry will require multiple visits to different doctors before the problem is solved.

Why Should You Choose Biomimetic Dentistry?

A Minimally Invasive Treatment: In traditional dentistry, a patient’s tooth is removed and replaced with a crown or other type of restoration. In biomimicry, your tooth’s natural structure can be preserved by filling it with a resin composite material that matches its color and shape. This material is then shaped into an artificial tooth that looks almost identical to your original one! Because this process does not require drilling or grinding (which can cause damage), there are no risks involved in preserving your natural teeth-and you’ll enjoy better long-term results as well! A Minimally Invasive Treatment: When it comes to minimally invasive treatments, the best approach is tailored to your specific needs. While traditional dentistry typically involves drilling, filling, and sometimes removing healthy tissues to access a cavity or decay site within the tooth, biologic dentistry focuses on preserving as much healthy tissue as possible while achieving desired results. The Natural Look: The natural look is a big part of why biomimetic dentistry is gaining popularity. Unlike traditional techniques, which often use metal-based materials and require a lot of drilling and grinding down your teeth to make them look like they belong in a Hollywood movie set, biomimetic dentistry uses only tooth-colored materials that blend right into your smile. The result? A beautiful smile that looks completely natural and doesn’t cost nearly as much!

Why Should You Choose Traditional Dentistry?

Traditional dentistry has been around for generations, and it has helped countless people improve their oral health. There are many benefits to having traditional dental treatments, including: Aesthetic appeal: Traditional dental treatments can give your smile a more natural look, making others notice how great your teeth look! Increased comfort level: Traditional dental treatments don’t require any anesthesia or injections of numbing medication before work begins. This means that patients can stay awake during all procedures, which makes them less uncomfortable than other kinds of care otherwise (such as getting fillings). Most people find themselves feeling no pain at all once everything’s done!

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