Today, dentists like Dr. Proffitt can rebuild teeth “from the roots upward.” These teeth are designed to look, feel, and function no differently than healthy, natural teeth. With that being said, at Proffitt Dentistry in Maryville, TN, we appreciate that there is still no replacement tooth that looks and performs better than the “real thing.” For this reason, we use techniques, technologies, and materials that preserve most of the natural tooth structure. We are true practitioners of “biomimetic dentistry.” This guiding principle supports our patients’ lasting health, comfort, and well-being.
“Bio” refers to “life,” while “mimetic” refers to “mimicking” or “imitating.” So, biomimetic dentistry essentially copies or mimics what nature intended. When rebuilding a part of a tooth or an entire tooth, biomimetics is a technique used to bond synthetic materials to the tooth structure. Better bond means less sensitivity, longer lasting restorations, and less of the natural tooth is altered, and more tissue is conserved. These features produce a better result – a tooth that bends and moves naturally and with other physical properties that make it indistinguishable from unaltered teeth. No other technique can restore a tooth any closer to its original condition.
Missing portions of a tooth or cracked teeth may be precisely “pieced together” like pieces of a puzzle. Teeth may be bonded or restored without removing excessive amounts of natural tissue or introducing excessive lab-made parts (such as posts, pins, and crowns).
Here are a few examples of restorations or treatments that embody biomimetic principles:
As noted, biomimetic dentistry offers many benefits as an option that is:
To “live” these benefits, take the first step: Contact us today at (865) 432-0804 to schedule your appointment.