What is biomimetic dentistry? Simply put, this refers to dental restoration and repairs that not only contain no metals, but look natural and blend with your smile. In today’s blog, your Woodland Hills, CA, dentist will look at how we provide these natural-looking solutions to everything from tooth decay to cracked or chipped teeth!
Dental Bonding
If you have esthetic issues with the shape or color of your teeth, then we may suggest dental bonding. Using a metal-free blend of glass and acrylic, this material is applied to your tooth in several layers. We shade the material to better match the color of your tooth structure. After we apply the material, we cure the composite resin under a light and sculpt the tooth in the process, finishing the procedure with thorough polishing. We can use bonding to mask teeth stains, repair chips and cracks lengthen worn down teeth, and even close unsightly gaps between your teeth!
Fillings That Look Natural
We also have an alternative to metal fillings. Using the same material employed in dental bonding, we can remove decay and then fill the area with a material shaded to match your tooth. Being metal-free means the restoration doesn’t change shape over time, preventing exposed areas from developing issues that cause future decay or infection. The filling lasts for many years to come and offers a completely lifelike appearance in just one sitting!
Natural-Looking Full and Partial Crowns
If you have damage and esthetic issues that require more than a bonding procedure, or decay that is too severe for a simple filling, then we can still offer biomometic solutions. Our crowns are created from ceramic, a strong material that is translucent like tooth enamel and can be made to mimic the shade of surrounding teeth. The material also absorbs bite forces and withstands serious pressure. A crown covers the entire visible portion of your tooth. If you have specific areas in need of repair, an inlay fits in between the cusps on top of your teeth, and while an onlay fits over them, preserving greater portions of your natural tooth structure. Whether you have minor damage, or severe oral health concerns, we can help with a custom-made solution created from metal-free and lifelike materials. If you have any questions about biomemtic dentistry, then please contact our team today to schedule an appointment and start the process of improving your smile’s health and beauty!
Does Your Smile Need Repair?
Our team can offer biomimetic dental care to repair teeth in a lifelike manner. For more information on our restorative procedures, please schedule a consultation by calling Woodland Hills Dental Arts in Woodland Hills, CA today at 818-347-5124. We also proudly welcome patients from Thousand Oaks, Westlake, and all surrounding communities.