A lovely smile consists essentially of beautiful teeth framed by full symmetrical lips and healthy pink gums. Unfortunately, as we age, some of us develop black triangles around our teeth. These triangles are caused by receding gums, which expose more of our teeth than we want to show. Fortunately, we now have a new technique for closing these annoying black spaces.
The BioClear (Clark) matrix system which uses uniquely shaped plastic templates with, flowable composite that can be moulded around your teeth, closing black triangles and restoring your attractive smile. Above you can see black triangles have been removed on the upper and lower teeth. Below the Bioclear system has been used for closing a gap in between the teeth
The Bioclear method is an advanced way to handle aesthetic problems using direct filling materials.
The process involves filling in the gaps between the teeth with carefully placed, highly polished composite resin.
The advantages of Bioclear:
With conventional composite bonding we can improve the shape, size and to a limited extent the colour of a tooth, we can repair chipped and worn teeth as on the left. Again this is a cost effective alternative to porcelain veneers. While not as durable or stain resistant as porcelain composite is usually relatively easy to repair or repolish if needed.
Your dentist will be able to tell you if this is a suitable option for you
Close up photo of an upper right canine and rotated premolar tooth we reshaped using bonded composite filling.
Cost effective smile improvement using bonded tooth coloured filling.
Gaps closed on upper teeth using bonded tooth coloured filling and Bioclear Matrix System and we improved the fitting edges of a very old bridge on the lower teeth using tooth coloured filling and a complex bonding recipe which stuck shade matched filling material to the tooth and the porcelain on the bridge.
One appointment and one very happy patient!
Janet was unhappy with the asymmetry of her smile and is delighted with the results we have achieved using bonded tooth coloured filling techniques including the Bioclear (Clark) Matrix system.
Vicky didn’t like the gaps between her teeth. She tried really hard not to show her teeth when she smiled in any photographs.
We closed the gaps and lengthened her teeth slightly using bonded tooth coloured filling material, and the Bioclear matrix system. Aesthetically and biologically successful.
This is a cost effective and minimally invasive alternative to porcelain veneers and crowns.
Vicky is delighted with the result!
“Can’t recommend this dental practice enough!!! All the staff are lovely and very welcoming . I had my teeth done by Jo and Katie , for years iv hated the gaps I had between my top teeth! I never smiled in any photos in fact I would try my best to avoid photos, Until Jo recommend having a composite over the top of my teeth which closed up my gaps and also lengthen them by a millimetre . Now I have the smile iv always wanted!! thanks to jo and Kate I will have the biggest smile on my wedding day . Xx”
Advanced Bonding Techniques
Where there is severe tooth surface loss from wear (Grinding/Fizzy Drinks/ Acid Reflux) over a period of time the situation becomes more complex as the tooth wear will alter the way the teeth meet and the profile of the face. To restore the original face height and reorganise the way the teeth meet takes some initial careful planning.
Severe wear
Treatment included initially changing the way the teeth bite together (by first removing an upper wisdom tooth that was badly placed)
Tooth Whitening. Laser gum reshaping. Rebuilding teeth using bonded composite filling material and Bioclear matrices.
Several long appointments needed to complete Gareth’s treatment. 2nd photo taken two years after treatment was completed.
Severe wear
Reorganisation of bite. Tooth whitening. Significant gentle laser reshaping of gum architecture. Rebuilding of teeth using bonded composite techniques.
Again several lengthy appointments needed to carry out James’s smile restoration.
NB we do everything we can to help make these appointments easier .. memory foam mattress and head and knee supports , warm blanket, effective but gentle numbing and short breaks whenever needed . Sometimes we need to make the appointments shorter if you find sitting still for long periods difficult to tolerate.
It just means the treatment takes a bit longer.
“Jo, Katie and the whole team were absolutely fantastic to me. Hadn’t been to a dentist for a fair amount of time, after a bad experience and they were so reassuring. 15-20 hours in the chair have totally transformed my smile. Thanks so much to you all!!! xx”
NB we do everything we can to help make these appointments easier.. memory foam mattress and head and knee supports, warm blanket, effective but gentle numbing and short breaks whenever needed.
Sometimes we need to make the appointments shorter if you find sitting still for long periods difficult to tolerate. It just means the treatment takes a bit longer.
Whatever suits you best.
Closing gaps
Tooth whitening. Bioclear matrices used for gap (diastema) closure.
The spaces between the teeth were quite significant. The teeth were in the right place relative to the bottom teeth so Orthodontic (braces) treatment was not an option. The teeth were essentially just too narrow.
After doing a “mock up” to ensure we were happy with the proposed final result (using unbonded composite – totally reversible as it does not stick to the tooth) we closed the spaces using the specific Bioclear matrices designed for this situation. We deliberately left a very small central gap at our patient’s request.
We also reshaped the canine teeth. We think it looks very natural. This is quite a dramatic change, but is cost effective and biologically kind, as no sound tooth was removed and the technique ensures that gum health is maintained.
Re shaping/ Re positioning teeth
Chelle was very scared of the dentist, and had not been for quite a long time. She was so determined and focussed on improving her smile she managed to have all her treatment -reshaping of eight upper teeth using bonded composite at one (long) visit.
“I have been petrified of dentists for years, so you may think I am mad to opt for 5 hours of treatment to have composite veneers applied in one sitting. I can without any hesitation say that Jo and Sonia were brilliant and I felt absolutely no pain through the whole procedure. I am so happy with my new smile and am so grateful for what Jo has achieved for me 😊❤️ I would go as far to say that I think Jo has helped me overcome my fears and I will not leave it as long in future…. thank you so much 🙏”
Smile make over using bonded composite.
We got rid of the deep intrinsic orange staining on Christina’s teeth first using professional home tooth whitening and then rebalanced her smile using a combination of laser gum artistry and composite bonding to reshape the gum line and lengthen and reshape the teeth.
Smile make over using bonded composite.
This involved tooth whitening and some quite ambitious laser gum reshaping and tooth enlargement and reshaping using bonded composite. We treated ten upper teeth. We were all delighted with the improvement.
Lower teeth are important too!
As we get older we tend to show our bottom teeth more than our top teeth when we talk. We replaced old fillings, restored
chipped teeth and reshaped these lower teeth to give a more harmonious appearance.
Re shaping teeth
Eight upper teeth were reshaped using bonded composite/Bioclear matrices to give more symmetry and balance.
Re shaping teeth
Eight upper teeth were reshaped using bonded composite/Bioclear matrices to give more symmetry and balance.
“I literally have no bad words to say about my experience. The introductory session, email correspondence, the treatment, and the post treatment appointment were all handled with expert judgement, care and professionalism. The treatment itself I decided to do in one session and although it lasted more than five hours, time honestly flew because I was so comfortable and relaxed.
They were chatty and engaging which made it a very friendly and warm environment. Might have to get my bottom row done just to give me a reason to go back!”
Subtle re shaping of teeth
Sometimes changes we make are quite dramatic, sometimes theyare more subtle as in this case. But small subtle changes add up to
a significant improvement in appearance and confidence.
Tooth wear and asymmetry
Tooth wear was treated with gentle laser artistry and lengthening
and reshaping of ten upper teeth using bonded composite to restore symmetry.
Tooth wear: significant tooth surface loss on lower incisors
Tooth wear was treated by Dickon with bonded composite to restore function and aesthetics and importantly to protect already badly worn teeth from further damage.
Tooth wear: reshaping, stain removal and asymmetry correction
Following Orthodontic Treatment (Invisalign) to straighten teeth, smile was further improved with gentle laser artistry and reshaping
of six upper teeth using bonded composite to restore symmetry.
Invisible mending using bonded composite
Sometimes a smile can be spoilt by just a small chip or fracture.
Bonded composite can be used in these cases to restore the tooth so it looks like new again.
Composite bonding is a treatment where a tooth coloured material (composite) is bonded (glued) onto the tooth surface to repair chips, close ‘ dark triangles ‘ or gaps or change the shape of a tooth
Please ring our lovely reception team on 01444 233454 or email us at [email protected] and they will be delighted to help. Free Smile Consultations with Jo and Katie are available on a Friday 9.15am to 4.00pm. They take about an hour. We are currently able to accommodate you within a couple of weeks. Times and dates for our other dentists are variable. Please ask our Reception team for details.
We will talk to you first to try to find out exactly what you are unhappy with and maybe what has prompted you to see what can be done. We will take photos. We may do a reversible “mock up” with unbonded composite to give you an idea what we can achieve. We will check your gums. They need to be very healthy to carry out this treatment successfully. We will also look at the shape of your gums to see if you benefit from some laser gum artistry to improve shape and symmetry. We will send you a costed treatment plan and your photos within 7 days. You can then decide if you want to go any further. There is genuinely no obligation.
Usually 3 in total.
Sorry no! It is a really important part of the process.
We usually recommend this if you want whiter teeth! Your treated teeth and your natural teeth need to match. We can’t easily whiten composite once it is glued in place. NB Please do not whiten your teeth for at least 7 days before your treatment appointment as the whitening may negatively affect the bond (glue) that we use.
No. We may need to numb you particularly if we are doing any gentle gum artistry with our laser but we use cream to numb your gum and warm anaesthetic solution and we are very gentle! We do everything we can to make sure you won’t feel anything.
This can vary depending on many factors: How you look after them, how hard your bite is, if you grind or clench your teeth. Studies show they last on average around 5 years. However if something does chip or break it is usually fairly simple to repair (unlike porcelain restorations)
Pop in for a chat, and we’ll show you around and talk you through what we offer over a coffee or a tea.
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