Digital and Biomimetic Dentistry: The Future of Precision Oral Rehabilitation

Abstract

Digital and Biomimetic Dentistry: The Future of Precision Oral Rehabilitation

Objectives:
1. To explain the paradigm shift from traditional mechanical retention dentistry to modern
adhesive and biomimetic restorative approaches.
2. To provide a scientific foundation on tooth biomechanics, adhesion principles, and stress
management for long-lasting restorations.
3. To demonstrate the integration of digital technologies such as intraoral scanning, CBCT,
CAD/CAM, and AI in precision diagnosis and treatment planning.

4. To guide clinicians in conservative, biomimetic clinical techniques for restoring vital and non-
vital teeth using evidence-based protocols.

5. To prepare dental professionals for the future by exploring innovations in materials, digital
workflows, interdisciplinary synergy, and emerging technologies like AI and bioprinting.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1

The Paradigm Shift: An Introduction to Digital and Biomimetic
Dentistry

CHAPTER 2 The Biomimetic Philosophy: Conserving and Replicating Nature
CHAPTER 3 The Science of Adhesion: The Cornerstone of Modern Dentistry
CHAPTER 4 Foundational Biomimetic Techniques in Practice
CHAPTER 5 Creating the Digital Twin: Data Acquisition
CHAPTER 6 The Virtual Articulator: Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
CHAPTER 7 From Pixels to Precision: Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
CHAPTER 8 The Biomimetic Restoration of Vital Teeth
CHAPTER 9 Re-thinking the Non-Vital Tooth
CHAPTER 10 The Fourth Dimension: Digital Occlusion and Function
CHAPTER 11 A Holistic Approach: Synergy with Other Disciplines
CHAPTER 12 The Future Horizon and The Evolving Clinician