Bioesthetics is the study or theory of the beauty of living things in their natural forms and functions.
-Dr. Robert Lee

Bioesthetics is “A process that accepts biologic form as the basis for comprehensive oral diagnosis and treatment.”
-Dr. Charles Wold

Bioesthetic Dentistry helps restore the natural health and beauty of your smile using nature as our treatment model.  In a healthy and comfortable smile, the teeth, jaw joints and muscles are functioning together in harmony. 

I find bioesthetic smiles to be more attractive and youthful, have less orthodontic relapse, joint problems, periodontal (gum) problems, TMJ pain or TMJ dysfunction (tmd), pain and/or tooth wear. People in general are becoming more aware of problems like these and are seeking solutions. Bioesthetic dentistry can help solve these problems.

Bioesthetic Smile 

A Bioesthetic Smile is a naturally beautiful smile that appears youthful, has normal biologic form free from wear, normal function and is comfortable. This is an example of a natural Bioesthetic Smile.

What you see is a smile that is attractive. What you don’t see is poorly aligned teeth, worn or missing teeth and tense facial muscles. When you look closely at a bioesthetic smile, you see how teeth over lap and fit together. You also see each front tooth is of a different length and the back teeth have sharp points. Especially the cuspids (canines). This natural biologic tooth form is found in the absence of dental malocclusion and bite dysfunction.

What makes a bioesthetic smile different than other smiles?

The significance of a bioesthetic smile is not only how it appears but also more importantly how it functions. Each tooth has a genetic biologic form that determines its function in helping your teeth and jaws to chew correctly. Smiles that have worn or misaligned teeth cannot function properly, creating a condition known as bite dysfunction or disharmony.

Many people are unaware that they may have a bite dysfunction but exhibit some of the signs and symptoms. Like heart disease or diabetes, many of the early signs and symptom go undetected for many years while damage is occurring because the symptoms seem unrelated to a bite problem.

Do I Have Bite Dysfunction?

If you have an attractive smile, unworn teeth and are pain free, you most likely have a healthy bioesthetic smile. If you have any of the following signs, chances are you may have a bite dysfunction and the health of your mouth, teeth and jaws are at risk.

Bite dysfunction self-test

• Worn teeth
• Cracked or broken teeth
• Sore of stiff jaw muscles
• Facial pain
• Pain with chewing
• Loose teeth
• Clinching or Grinding of teeth
• Receding gums
• (Abfractions) Notching of the teeth
• Uncomfortable bite
• Shifting teeth or bite
• Jaw clicking or popping
• TMJ pain / TMD (tempormandibular dysfunction)
  

If you are experiencing one or more of these signs and symptoms, chances are that a problem is present.

Ignoring these problems can lead to irreversible damage of your teeth, gums and jaw joints.

If I Have Bite Dysfunction, What Should I Do?

If you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms, a comprehensive diagnosis is needed to evaluate your chewing system. To accurately diagnose a bite dysfunction, mounted study models of your teeth are essential along with a dental examination, periodontal examination, jaw joint evaluation and muscle examination.

The models of your teeth are then mounted on an instrument (articulator) that simulates your lower jaw movements allowing the dentist to evaluate the mechanics of your bite in relation to your jaw joints. Once the problem is identified, a solution to restore harmony to your chewing can be discussed with you.

How Is Bite Dysfunction Corrected?

After a comprehensive diagnosis is completed, restoring harmony to your chewing system to correct the bite dysfunction is unique to your specific problem. There are 3 treatment goals to correct bite dysfunction and restore your bioesthetic smile.

1. Stable jaw joints (TMJ’s):  The jaw joints are properly positioned.
2. Proper Tooth Form:  All teeth exhibit proper unworn anatomy and touch simultaneously when jaw joints are properly rotated to a closed mouth position.
3. Anterior Guidance:  The front teeth guide the lower jaw movements protecting the back teeth from colliding during normal chewing and speaking motions.

In most cases, splint therapy (MAGO) is used to locate a stable position for your jaw joints satisfy the 1st treatment goal. Meeting the 2nd and 3rd goal requires definitive solutions that includes tooth adjustments, bonding, braces, or crowns. In most cases, a combination of treatment is required to correct the imbalance in the chewing system so the teeth, bones, muscles and joints can work properly together. The result is a long lasting, comfortable, naturally attractive  bioesthetic smile of your own. If you are suffering from any of the effects of bite dysfunction listed above, including TMJ pain, you need a bioesthetic Plano  TMJ dentist who can help you!

Call Today for your free Bioesthetic consultation!
972-618-5000

TMJ Dentist Plano TX 

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