Bioclear
Restore your natural smile with Bioclear
Bioclear is an innovative dental technique that strengthens and improves the appearance of teeth with minimal invasion. Dr. Randi Gray, a certified Bioclear provider, uses a special composite material to restore teeth. This composite makes teeth more resistant to disease and staining while enhancing their natural look, making them appear healthier and more youthful.
Why We Prefer Bioclear Over Traditional Crowns, Veneers, and Fillings...
Veneer Preparation
Crown Preparation
Bioclear Preparation
Conserves More of your Natural Tooth
Traditional methods like crowns and veneers require extensive tooth preparation. Bioclear is a new and improved alternative to these methods. In Bioclear cases, we are able to preserve more of the original tooth and deliver natural looking results – reviving and protecting your unique smile. This approach reduces the risk of future complications like root canals and fractures.
Treats Black Triangles
Bioclear is particularly effective for addressing black triangles (dark spaces between teeth and gums), providing a better solution than covering the natural tooth with porcelain veneers.
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Protects from Tooth Decay
Standard crowns and fillings have a “margin”. A “dental margin” is an abrupt transition from material to tooth. Margins collect stains and bacteria and allow for leaks and decay. The Bioclear restoration has an infinity edge that is imperceptible to the tongue. When combined with our polishing technique, it is the smoothest tooth in dentistry.
Strengthens the Tooth
Traditional fillings lock themselves into the tooth creating tension joints, effectively creating a wedge that can lead to tooth fracturing. Conversely, Bioclear restorations are based on compression and wrap around the tooth. This allows us to confidently rejuvenate cracked teeth without root canals and crowns.
Saves Severely Worn Teeth from Root Canals & Extractions
Bioclear is an alternative for treating severely worn teeth that lack sufficient structure for traditional crowns. By encompassing the entire tooth, Bioclear not only prevents further fracturing but also restores the tooth’s original volume. This innovative technique can save teeth from the need for root canals and extractions, preserving your natural smile and promoting long-term oral health.
Bioclear for Cracked Teeth
The traditional approach for treating cracked teeth often involves using crowns, which necessitate the removal of a significant portion of the tooth structure. In contrast, the Bioclear method provides an alternative that preserves more of the natural tooth while offering protection against further damage.
Crowns vs. Bioclear Method:
Crowns:
- Requires removal of about 76% of the tooth’s top structure
- A porcelain shell is placed over the reduced tooth to hold cracked sections together.
- Traditional fillings go inside the tooth, which can eventually lead to further cracking.
Bioclear Method:
- Encompasses the entire tooth with engineered cavity preparations and a patented method.
- Prevents fracturing in weak and cracked teeth by surrounding them entirely.
- Rejuvenates the tooth’s appearance, color, and volume.
- Cracked teeth are a significant cause of tooth loss, often starting asymptomatic but potentially leading to severe issues. Bioclear Overlays are beneficial regardless of the pain level, offering protection and potentially avoiding the need for more invasive treatments like root canals.
Bioclear for a Post-Invisalign Smile
Bioclear is an excellent solution for addressing any residual gaps or imbalances in your smile following Invisalign treatment. While Invisalign effectively straightens teeth and corrects alignment issues, some patients may still experience minor aesthetic concerns, such as small gaps or uneven edges.
How Bioclear Complements Invisalign
- Gap Closure: Even after successful Invisalign treatment, tiny gaps between teeth can remain. Bioclear can seamlessly fill these spaces, providing a uniform and cohesive smile.
- Edge Enhancement: Invisalign aligns teeth but may not correct uneven or chipped edges. Bioclear can be used to reshape and smooth out these imperfections, enhancing the overall aesthetics of your teeth.
- Tooth Volume and Contour: Sometimes, the alignment process reveals disparities in tooth size or contour. Bioclear allows for precise contouring and volume restoration, creating a balanced and natural-looking smile.
- Color Consistency: Bioclear can also address color inconsistencies that may become more noticeable after teeth have been straightened. This method ensures that all teeth match in color and shine, contributing to a more harmonious appearance.
- Long-Term Durability: Bioclear provides a durable and long-lasting solution, protecting your teeth from further wear and damage while maintaining the results of your Invisalign treatment.
Bioclear for Painful Posterior Teeth (Back Teeth)
Back teeth can be particularly sensitive, due to the high concentration of nerve dendrites in the tooth’s dentin (the layer underneath your tooth’s outer enamel). Exposed dendrites transmit pain signals to the brain when damaged. The Bioclear Method protects those dendrites from damage. Bioclear results in less immediate pain and less need for root canals later, compared to crowns and standard fillings.
Bioclear for Black Triangles and Gaps
The Bioclear treatment is perfect for closing black triangles and closing diastemas (the vertical gap between two teeth).
Thirty percent of adults have black triangles, or open gingival embrasures, which are gaps between teeth often caused by bone loss, receding gums, or tooth movement. These dark spaces can make a smile look older and trap food, leading to plaque buildup. If the enamel is healthy, there’s no need to use porcelain veneers to cover these gaps.
Another common concern is undersized or peg laterals, where teeth haven’t grown fully, making the smile look uneven. With the high-quality shaded composite materials and the Bioclear Method, these teeth can be built up to create a symmetrical smile.
