Posted by Dean L. Carlston Mar 19,2023
Minimally invasive restorative dentistry refers to the use of innovative technologies and procedures that are less painful and require less recovery time compared to traditional dental treatments. These procedures are also known as “non-surgical” restorations because they are performed without the need for surgical intervention or cutting into the gum tissues.
Benefits of minimally invasive restorations include:
• Less discomfort after treatment - The more comfortable the treatment, the more likely patients are to follow through with the recommended treatment plan. Since non-surgical treatments are so similar to a regular filling or crown placement procedure, most patients do not experience any significant discomfort during or after treatment. Patients can return to normal activities immediately after their appointment.
• Quicker healing time - With less invasive treatments, patients recover faster from the procedure. This means that they are less likely to need extensive aftercare instructions from their dentist. Also, since these treatments do not require sutures or stitches, patients typically don’t need to follow any special instructions for care and healing of the gums.
• Reduced chance of infection - Because there is less cutting of soft tissues with a minimally-invasive treatment, such as placing a dental crown using CEREC technology, the treatment has a reduced chance of developing an infection in the gums. Thus, patients who receive Invisalign aligners to straighten crooked teeth have a lower risk of developing gum disease as they do not need to cut away any of the gum tissue to place the alignment trays.
For more information about our minimally-invasive treatment options, schedule a consultation with our dentists. We will evaluate your oral health needs and determine if one of these techniques is right for you. Contact our office today at [phone].
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When compared to traditional techniques, minimally invasive dentistry has many benefits for the patient’s comfort including less bleeding and swelling of the soft tissues and less trauma to the surrounding bone. Your dentist can also control the amount of anesthetic used to reduce pain before, during, and after your procedure.
In addition, pain-free approaches like laser dentistry can reduce discomfort associated with traditional treatments. Laser dentistry can also help dentists be more precise when treating small cavities or performing root canals. This can help reduce the anxiety patients experience about dental procedures and also shorten their recovery time.
For patients who receive sedatives for a longer appointment like a hospital stay or a wisdom tooth extraction, there are also many side effects that can be unpleasant. With more advancements in sedation dentistry, there are now less invasive options available such as nitrous oxide that your dentist can discuss with you to determine the most appropriate option for your treatment.
If a patient has a fear of the dentist or requires an extensive treatment plan, it’s important to work with a dentist who is trained in minimally-invasive dentistry. Using advanced diagnostic techniques and technology, they can better understand your dental needs and provide you with the procedures you need to restore your oral health.
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With today’s advancements in dentistry, you can enjoy your restorations with little-to-no downtime. This is because our dentist will use minimally invasive procedures that don’t require any incisions or sutures for placement.
Our dental team will take an intraoral camera before the procedure begins in order to show you step-by-step the areas of the mouth that need restored and why. This not only gives you the ability to know about what is happening during the procedure but also allows you to feel more at ease knowing that your dentist is showing you how each step of the procedure will take place.
Once your restoration is finished, we will go over proper oral hygiene and at-home care with you so that you can get the most out of your tooth restoration and wear your beautiful smile with confidence.
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Compared to other dental procedures, minimally-invasive dentistry is associated with fewer incidences of infections or complications such as abscess formation. This is because of the small incisions made inside the gums and absence of tissue trauma during dental work. This lowers chances of bacteria invasion into the body through the open wounds. Less pain is experienced while healing too. All of these factors make minimally-invasive restorative dentistry a safe alternative to conventional dental treatment.
The benefits of minimally invasive dentistry include the following:
- Lower risk of infections
- No need for stitches to close the wound; instead, self-dissolving sutures may be used
- Reduced recovery time
- Better aesthetic results due to less trauma to the teeth and surrounding tissues
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