Bioclear in Colts Neck, NJ

Rejuvenate your smile with the better-looking, longer-lasting, less-invasive approach to dental restoration

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BIOCLEAR REJUVENATION

Full Bioclear rejuvenation including black triangle elimination, instant ortho correction, replaced biting edge with a smooth flowing arc. Same day results pictured.

What can Bioclear do?

Bioclear rejuvenates your smile by reshaping uneven or small teeth, repairing chips and breaks, fixing gaps, and more.

  • Fill in the triangle-shaped gaps (black triangles) created by receding gumlines
  • Fix chips or breaks without replacements or crowns, leaving as much of the underlying tooth structure as possible
  • Repair small or misshapen teeth to create an even smile
  • Cover stained or discolored teeth to create a long lasting, natural looking smile

What is Bioclear?

The Bioclear Method is an approach to cosmetic and restorative dentistry that is used in lieu of traditional fillings, bonding, or veneers. Pioneered by Dr. David Clark in 2007, Bioclear lasts longer than traditional composites, porcelain, or amalgams. It looks better too, with a more natural and consistent finish.

The procedure is minimally invasive and it allows dentists to retain more natural tooth structure and enamel than traditional methods. It is quick as well: since most procedures can be done in one appointment.

Bioclear features the use of thin, clear, anatomic tooth forms (called a matrix, or matrices) fitted around the tooth to be repaired. These forms then have warmed composite resins injected into the form which allows the composite to flow around all areas of the tooth. Once in place, the composite is then hardened (cured) with light. After that, the matrix is then removed and the structure is polished, resulting in an extremely strong, finished tooth that looks and feels natural.

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Common questions about Bioclear answered.

How Is Bioclear Different From Composite Fillings, Bonding, Or Veneers?

Traditional composite fillings and bonding resins are pastes that are layered onto your tooth. In order for the layers to adhere, dentists need to grind down to make space for the final restoration. These layers leave ridges that can be felt where the restoration meets the enamel. Moreover, when the filling or bonding eventually cracks, chips, or wears away, there is little structural integrity left of the original tooth.
Bioclear however is a more conservative method—as a process, it conserves more of your tooth structure. And while the Bioclear composites are indeed stronger and longer lasting than other materials, they wear like your natural teeth. In the event of an accident, most often a damaged Bioclear restoration can be repaired or replaced.

As for porcelain veneers, these are cosmetic layers placed over an imperfection in your teeth for an aesthetic effect. They can look good and can be quite strong, but these too can become stained, and the appearance is most pronounced at the edges where the original tooth enamel is visible. And veneers don’t really fix the structure of your teeth—they’re for cosmetic purposes only.

Bioclear however strengthens your teeth without ruining them. The procedure is quick; touch ups are easy, and it is every bit as reversible as veneers.

How long does a Bioclear restoration last compared to a crown?

A better question is: which option, a crown or a Bioclear restoration, will allow me to keep my tooth the longest? The answer is the Bioclear restoration. Bioclear provides the best chance to keep your natural tooth for a lifetime.

Traditional crown preparations remove about 75% of the tooth. The Bioclear Method minimizes reduction of tooth structure and decreases the potential of future root canals or snap off fractures. As we age, crowned teeth often require extraction. Bioclear offers an innovative option to avert this outcome.

A Bioclear restoration wears like your natural tooth enamel. The Bioclear Clinic provides a 5-year warranty on restorations for chipping and staining. With routine dental care, we expect Bioclear restorations to last several years beyond standard insurance replacement recommendations.

Can I get tooth decay under a Bioclear restoration?

Theoretically, yes—but it’s unlikely. Unlike traditional crowns, Bioclear leaves no gaps, so your tooth is shielded from decay. Crowns on the other hand have a glue that degrades over time, then decay can set in or the crown can fall out. Anyone who’s experienced this knows how frightening and disruptive it can be.

Do Bioclear restorations stain?

Bioclear restorations are quite stain-resistant. Yet like your natural enamel, it can stain—it’ll just do so in a way that looks like the rest of your teeth. Smoking or heavy consumption of black coffee (or dark juice) can permanently stain natural tooth enamel and Bioclear restorations. We recommend that you drink a cup of water and brush your teeth after consumption, or avoid these habits altogether. If you do get surface stains, they can typically be polished away during your routine dental cleaning.

How do I maintain Bioclear?

Bioclear restorations are quite stain-resistant. Yet like your natural enamel, it can stain—it’ll just do so in a way that looks like the rest of your teeth. Smoking or heavy consumption of black coffee (or dark juice) can permanently stain natural tooth enamel and Bioclear restorations. We recommend that you drink a cup of water and brush your teeth after consumption, or avoid these habits altogether. If you do get surface stains, they can typically be polished away during your routine dental cleaning.

How do I maintain Bioclear?

Bioclear restorations are smooth and seamless, which makes them easier to keep bacteria free then crowns or veneers.

Just keep brushing your teeth and flossing regularly! And of course, visit your dentist for routine exams and cleanings. Our hygienist, Kaylee, is well trained at cleaning Bioclear restorations.

What’s the Difference between Bioclear Method and Bioclear Matrix?

The word Bioclear refers to both a method and its related tools and materials. Dr. Clark is the inventor of both the Bioclear Matrix and the Bioclear Method.

Matrices aren’t new to dentistry, but the Bioclear Matrix is the only one designed to look like a real tooth, requiring less sanding and polishing, for a better patient experience and superior results.

The Bioclear Method can be learned by any dentist who is already skilled at restorations—there’s even a Bioclear Learning Center in Tacoma, Washington—and dentists can become certified in a range of specific applications. And it does require learning: the Bioclear Method is based as much on principles of structural engineering and state-of-the-art materials science as on traditional dental tools and techniques.

Why doesn’t every dentist use Bioclear?

The Bioclear Method is gaining in popularity and is now being taught in several dental schools. Major changes in dentistry and medicine often take many years to reach all doctors. However, the patient-centered results speak for themselves. Bioclear is catching on around the world.

FAQs

What happens during the Bioclear procedure?

The first step is removing biofilm from the teeth. Next thin matrices are tried in and fitted. The matrices wrap around the tooth and provide the mold for a new tooth surface. Liquid composite is then injected into the forms. The composite is color-matched to the area of the teeth. The composite is then hardened using a type of ultraviolet light. The tooth is then formed and polished to a perfectly smooth finish.

Why would I use Bioclear instead of a crown?

The main reason to opt for Bioclear is that the treatment is conservative, allowing you to keep more of your natural tooth structure. Also, a crown is at a greater risk of having recurrent decay. Decay begins at the edge of the crown and can progress underneath it if not addressed immediately. Most crowns block X-rays from allowing us to see what’s happening underneath it. This isn’t the case with a Bioclear overlay.

Who can benefit from Bioclear?

Any patient who is interested in an another way to restore their teeth is an ideal candidate.

Is Bioclear only used on the front teeth?

No, it can be used on posterior teeth, as well. The method also can be used in place of an inlay or onlay when repairing a cavity.

Will my insurance cover Bioclear treatment?

Bioclear is not covered by insurance. However, we offer convenient payment plans with Cherry. 

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