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What is the main goal of biomimetic dentistry?
What is the main goal of biomimetic dentistry?
- To copy what is life-like from nature (correct)
- To ignore the function and biomechanics of restored teeth
- To aggressively prepare damaged teeth
- To place strong restorations
Why do traditional approaches to treating damaged teeth lead to complications?
Why do traditional approaches to treating damaged teeth lead to complications?
- They focus on function and biomechanics
- They prioritize strong, stiff restorations over mimicking nature (correct)
- They are not aggressive enough
- They are too conservative
What is a key difference between biomimetic dentistry and traditional approaches?
What is a key difference between biomimetic dentistry and traditional approaches?
- Biomimetic dentistry mimics natural teeth properties (correct)
- Traditional approaches focus on aggressive preparation
- Biomimetic dentistry ignores function and biomechanics
- Traditional approaches lead to conservative restoration
Why are pulp involvements more frequent with traditional restorations?
Why are pulp involvements more frequent with traditional restorations?
What does biomimetic dentistry prioritize when restoring damaged teeth?
What does biomimetic dentistry prioritize when restoring damaged teeth?
How does biomimetic dentistry contribute to the restorative dental cycle?
How does biomimetic dentistry contribute to the restorative dental cycle?
What is the primary goal of Biomimetics in restorative dentistry?
What is the primary goal of Biomimetics in restorative dentistry?
Why does conventional dentistry lead to eventual pulp involvement or tooth loss?
Why does conventional dentistry lead to eventual pulp involvement or tooth loss?
What sets biomimetic restorations apart from traditional dental treatments?
What sets biomimetic restorations apart from traditional dental treatments?
What guides the reconstruction process in biomimetic dentistry?
What guides the reconstruction process in biomimetic dentistry?
Why is it mentioned that much of the time and money spent on dentistry is redoing dentistry?
Why is it mentioned that much of the time and money spent on dentistry is redoing dentistry?
What distinguishes the biomimetic approach from standard dentistry in terms of restoration preparation?
What distinguishes the biomimetic approach from standard dentistry in terms of restoration preparation?
