Early intervention is key for biomimetic dentistry. The sooner your dentist notices a problem, the sooner you can get minimally-invasive treatment. That’s why you need to see Dr. Paholiouk every six months for a teeth cleaning and an oral exam in Orange County.
Our goal is to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible. The more tooth structure we save, the stronger the remaining tooth will be, the less likely the need for intervention of root canal therapy, and the longer a patient can expect to keep a tooth in their mouth. To achieve long term stability of both the restoration & the surrounding tooth, our goal is to mimic the natural tooth in shape, function, flexibility and strength.
Teeth treated with dental crowns often require root canal therapy in the future, since the treatment involves removing a lot of the natural enamel. With biomimetic dentistry, the need for future treatments and your overall risk of complications will be lower.
Using advanced techniques, Dr. Paholiouk preserves more of your tooth structure during your treatment at Monarch Dental Arts. This means your restored tooth will stay healthy and will last longer overall.
During the filling process, Dr. Anna will conservatively remove only the decayed part of your tooth to restore it. She will utilize Biomimetic Dentistry techniques and use BPA-free materials that mimic the natural structure, function, and durability of teeth. This approach aims to preserve more of your natural tooth structure and deliver long-lasting results. With our dedication to biomimetic dentistry in Rancho Mission Viejo, your newly-restored tooth will look, feel, and function just like it did before your cavity.
We proudly serve patients in Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistano, and Rancho Mission Viejo.
Inlays and onlays are sort of a mix between fillings and crowns. They are used when your tooth has been too damaged for a filling, but is healthy enough that a crown is not necessary. Similarly to a crown, it takes at least two appointments to get an inlay or an onlay. When possible, this is a more conservative way to prepare the tooth and keep more of the healthy tooth structure, and preserve the pulp vitality to avoid root canals.
Dr. Paholiouk will clean the area and remove damaged enamel, then take a mold of your tooth. She’ll work with a dental lab to create your onlay or inlay out porcelain or composite materials. She will send you home with a temporary restoration to protect your tooth. Then, you’ll come back to our office in a few weeks to have your inlay or onlay permanently attached to your tooth.
There are some situations where a crown is the best choice. However, we only recommend dental crowns when your tooth is too damaged or decayed for inlays or onlays. While they do require a lot of enamel removal, crowns do cover up and protect your remaining tooth structure, which helps prevent further complications.
In short, biomimetic dentistry focuses on restoring your oral health and preserving as much of your tooth as possible. Traditional dentistry also focuses on restoring your tooth, but is less concerned with preserving your natural tooth structure.
Biomimetic is a term that means “to mimic nature.” And that’s exactly the difference between biomimetic dentistry and traditional dental techniques. Our teeth truly are biomechanical marvels. The enamel that makes up the outer layer of each tooth is stronger than any other part of the body, and is designed to hold up to tremendous wear and tear throughout our lives. As a provider of Biomimetic Dentistry Dr. Anna Paholiouk does all possible to keep as much of your healthy tooth structure as possible by removing only the decayed part of your tooth. So, as a provider of biomimetic dentistry, Dr. Anna Paholiouk does her best to keep as much of your enamel intact as possible during every treatment.
In contrast, traditional dentistry is more “one size fits all.” Some dentists may remove more enamel (healthy tooth to tooth structure (it is not just enamel)than is necessary simply because it makes the treatment faster or easier. But the more healthy tooth structure you remove, the more problems may occur. The tooth may become weaker, more sensitive, or even more prone to infections in some cases.
With our conservative approach to biomimetic dentistry, we focus on removing only the diseased parts of your tooth. Dr. Anna and our team use advanced materials and treatment methods (to build your tooth up incrementally , lair by lair mimicking the natural tooth structure) to replace the enamel with a strong, durable, and minimally-invasive restoration.
First and foremost, biomimetic dentistry focuses on preserving your natural, healthy tooth structure. This means that it helps keep your tooth strong. For example, if you have a cavity, Dr. Anna will not simply remove all of the enamel near the affected area. She will carefully remove only the infected tissue, then rebuild the area layer-by-layer with dental resin. Only diseased, damaged, and compromised tooth material will be removed.
Not only does this simplify your treatment, but it also helps preserve the vitality of your tooth’s pulp. The pulp is what keeps your tooth alive. And as more natural material is removed from your tooth, the risk of pulpitis (pulp inflammation) or a tooth infection may grow, especially as dental restorations like fillings wear down. Eventually, this could result in the need for a root canal. But with biomimetic dentistry, you can keep more of your natural tooth structure healthy. This may help you avoid future root canals and other dental work, and keep your tooth healthy for the years and decades to come.
Our dedication to biomimetic dentistry also extends to aesthetics. No matter the issues facing your smile, Dr. Anna will work with you to develop a treatment plan that keeps your mouth healthy, and restores the natural appearance of your smile. Your teeth will look and feel completely lifelike and natural after your treatment, guaranteed!
Yes. By nature, biomimetic dentistry is minimally invasive. The term “minimally invasive” simply means that a dentist uses the least invasive technique and procedures to treat patients. And that’s what biomimetic dentistry is!
Because she practices biomimetic dentistry, Dr. Anna will never recommend a procedure that’s not exactly what you need. For example, if you have a cavity that could be treated with either a filling or a dental crown, she will typically recommend a filling, since this procedure is less invasive and keeps more of your natural tooth structure healthy.
And this extends to the procedure itself, too. During your procedure, Dr. Anna will only remove damaged, diseased, or infected tissue from your tooth or mouth. Preserving as much of your tooth as possible simplifies your treatment, improves your overall outcome, and ensures a better overall treatment experience at Monarch Dental Arts.
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