What is the benefit of Pre-Restorative Alignment in Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID)?
Modern dentistry is a lot about conservative techniques that preserve tooth enamel; and Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) does just that.
One concept that truly defines MID in aesthetic dental treatments like dental veneers and anterior composite restorations is Pre-Restorative Alignment.
How does it work?
Pre-Restorative Alignment suggests we align the anterior teeth first and then shape them to receive the restorations.
What is the benefit?
- Aligned, well-positioned teeth avoid extensive tooth preparation in the pursuit of uniform restorations.
- This preserves enamel, enhances aesthetics, and improves gingival symmetry.
- Digital treatment planning allows virtual viewing of the pre-operative and post-operative enamel preparations before you even start the case! This is ideal for conservative tooth shaping, choosing the right materials for restorations and achieving beautiful smiles that last for years.
At the symposium, we demonstrated the ZirNEER and the F.I.T. composite veneers techniques that fit the case of MID using pre-restorative alignment to achieve optimal results with lower biological cost.
