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Bioclear® at Hart Dental
The Bioclear Method is a conservative technique in which a dental composite is wrapped around a tooth using special molds to fashion a fully functional, beautiful tooth. The service uses injected heated composites as an alternative to traditional bonding, veneers and crowns. Bioclear is more affordable and less invasive than conventional methods.
The method also can be used to close spaces between teeth. For example, Bioclear can be used to fill in black triangles between teeth that form as we age or after orthodontics/braces or gum surgeries.
Minimal Tooth Reduction, Maximum Aesthetic Benefits
One of the most significant benefits of Bioclear is only 0-5% of your tooth needs to be reduced, yet approximately 70-80% of ultimate aesthetics will be attained. With traditional ceramic restorations like crowns and veneers, up to 65% of tooth structure must be removed first.
With a standard crown, 40-65% of your tooth will be cut away and 70-85% of ultimate aesthetics will be achieved. Although custom shaded crowns will reach 95% of final aesthetics, you will still sacrifice the same 40-65% of your tooth structure.
Now that you know the facts, what is your preferred option?
How Is This Method Different From Bonding?
Traditional composite resin bonding can leave ledges and gaps at the margins which harbor bacteria that leads to staining, chipping, and cavities. The Bioclear Method eliminates these ledges and gaps. As a result, teeth are fuller, stronger and more attractive. Best of all, there’s little to no damage to the tooth and no staining or leakage.
How Does It Differ From Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers cosmetically change the front of the teeth to make them more aesthetically pleasing. These veneers can provide beautiful results, particularly on those who have teeth that are worn, chipped and full of broken fillings. They do, however, have some drawbacks. In many cases the Bioclear Method has advantages over veneers:
Conservative. Most of the time, tooth structure needs to be removed to place the porcelain veneers. With the Bioclear Method, there is minimal to no reduction of the tooth. You’re actually making the tooth stronger.
Repairable. Porcelain veneers are durable, but they can chip, especially in people who grind their teeth. When the veneers chip, they often cannot be repaired and must be replaced, which can be expensive. Because the Bioclear Method uses dental composite, not porcelain, if the teeth chip, they can be added to and repaired easily and inexpensively.
Affordable. While prices vary, the Bioclear Method is typically about half the cost of a porcelain veneer, which makes it much more accessible to many patients.
Dr. Iwona’s & Dr. Aggie’s Bioclear® Certifications
Dr. Iwona is certified in the Bioclear Method, achieving specific certifications in Core Anterior, Core Posterior, Comprehensive Treatment, Vertical Dimension and Worn Lower Incisors, and Complex Black Triangles Combined With Cervical Abrasions. Dr. Aggie recently achieved her core anterior & core posterior certification. These certifications include an introduction to the injection molding composite technique using heated composite materials, the mirror finish polishing technique, the production of composites that increase the longevity of the tooth and a focus on adult dentitions as an alternative to porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers. No other dentists in our area are certified in the Bioclear Method.
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If you would like to restore your smile with the Bioclear Method, contact us today for an appointment!
