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Optimize Your Dental Experience with Biomimetic Dentistry
Kenner Dental Group proudly offers biomimetic dentistry in Burien, Washington, and nearby locations. Biomimetic dentistry contrasts mainstream dentistry, which looks for the easiest ways to restore teeth. While traditional methods may seem convenient, they can lead to the unnecessary loss of tooth structure, potentially causing long-term dental issues.
As a biomimetic dentist, Dr. William Kenner doesn’t just restore your smile. We are mindful of your long-term oral health, so we keep your healthy tooth structure intact and only use restorations that mimic it.
What exactly is biomimetic dentistry?
The term “biomimetic” comes from “bio,” meaning life, and “mimetic,” meaning to imitate. Biomimetic dentistry is an approach that aims to preserve and restore teeth by mimicking the biomechanics of natural teeth.
Biomimetic dentists use dental materials that replicate the natural properties of your teeth. Otherwise, your restoration won’t last long and can cause more harm to the tooth and surrounding dentition.
Here are the hallmarks of biomimetic dentistry.
- Minimally invasive treatments: Traditional methods like amalgam fillings and crowns require removing much of your natural tooth structure. Traditional restorations require drillings, multiple treatments, X-rays, and other procedures. With biomimetic dentistry, you can achieve excellent outcomes without invasive procedures.
- Tooth preservation: We know nothing can quite beat your natural tooth. That’s why we use advanced adhesives and bonding techniques to reinforce the tooth, preserving the healthy structure.
- Long-term health: While biomimetic dental care addresses immediate concerns like pain and aesthetics, it also promotes better long-term outcomes for patients. This approach helps minimize the need for future dental interventions.
How do biomimetic dentists differ from general dentists?
A mainstream dentist focuses on restoring your tooth, even if it includes invasive and multiple treatments. For instance, a general dentist may recommend a crown to restore a decayed or damaged tooth. A dental crown needs mechanical retention, which involves removing your enamel to hold the restoration in place.
This tooth preparation significantly weakens your tooth and makes it susceptible to sensitivities, infections, and mechanical failures down the road. A failing tooth means more root canals and other treatments until your tooth can’t take it anymore and has to be extracted.
Biomimetic dentists are trained to use advanced adhesive dentistry and don’t rely solely on mechanical retention. Our doctor uses high-strength composite resins to repair minor to moderate tooth damage while preserving much of the tooth structure. These restorations can withstand the daily mechanical loads of chewing and grinding for durable outcomes.
Our office only uses dental crowns when it’s absolutely necessary. When crowns are required, we exclusively use ceramic crowns, which allow us to conserve most of the natural enamel. Whenever possible, we often recommend partial coverage restorations, such as dental onlays and inlays, which preserve more of the natural tooth structure.
Ready to experience the biomimetic difference?
Are you looking for an effective solution for damaged teeth that doesn’t involve invasive procedures? Consider biomimetic dentistry at Kenner Dental Group—call (206) 248-1339 to reserve an appointment. We deliver long-lasting outcomes with precise and delicate restorations.
Dr. William C. Kenner
Dr. William C. Kenner enjoys using his expertise and experience to help patients achieve optimum oral health.Having obtained his Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington, Dr. Kenner went on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific and followed his Oral Surgical Internship at the UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Kenner holds Master Status in the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and Fellow Status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Seattle-King County Dental Society, and several study clubs. He attends many continuing education courses to stay abreast of the latest developments in dentistry and contributes to research journals too.