While traditional fillings are used for cavities, Biodentine is a specialised material designed to mimic the natural "dentine" (the sensitive middle layer of your tooth). It’s the result of ten years of research and is widely considered the gold standard for repairing teeth from the inside out.
When you have a very deep cavity, the decay often sits dangerously close to the tooth’s nerve (the pulp). If a standard filling is placed directly against a sensitive nerve, it can cause pain or issues with the nerve. That is where Biodentine comes in. Instead of being the final "filling" you see when you smile, it acts as a liner, a specialised protective layer placed inside the tooth. We can discuss this further in your consultation. Contact our friendly team today.
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Biodentine is a groundbreaking dentine substitute and is the first complete dentine replacement that can be used for the crown and the root of the tooth. Here is how it helps you:
Choosing a Biodentine treatment in Leicester can offer several major benefits for the long-term health and strength of your tooth:
We may recommend Biodentine for several common dental issues, particularly when preserving the health of your natural tooth structure is a priority. This includes:
Talk to us as your professional dentist near Leicester today to see if Biodentine is the best choice for your restorative needs!
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Biodentine is considered a very safe and biocompatible material for dental restorations. It is a calcium-silicate-based cement, designed to have high cell viability, which means it works and reacts well with your body’s natural cells and tissue. Unlike some older materials, it is completely bioactive and can stimulate the formation of natural dentine, promoting the healing and preservation of the tooth’s vitality, even when placed close to the nerve (pulp).
Biodentine is a material of choice for acting as a liner for deep cavities, especially where the decay is very close to or has just exposed the tooth’s nerve (pulp). It is a highly effective “dentine substitute” that promotes the healing of the nerve and stimulates the natural formation of a protective dentine bridge. This helps to shield the nerve from bacteria and, in many cases, can successfully prevent the need for more invasive procedures like a root canal treatment.
Biodentine is fundamentally different from traditional fillings (like silver amalgam or standard composites) because it is a “bioactive” material that is used as a liner and mimics dentine. While traditional fillings are simply passive barriers, Biodentine actively interacts with the tooth to encourage remineralisation and repair, stimulating your tooth to form new dentine. It also has mechanical properties and strength very similar to natural dentine and offers an excellent seal against bacteria, reducing the risk of sensitivity and recurrent decay.
Yes, Biodentine has several applications in endodontics (root canal treatment) beyond simply trying to save the nerve. It is often used to repair accidental perforations in the tooth’s root, to repair internal or external root resorption, or as a “root-end filling” material during endodontic surgery. Its excellent sealing ability and bioactive properties make it a superior choice for these complex repairs in the deeper structure of the tooth.
A good candidate for Biodentine treatment in Leicester is anyone with deep decay, a fractured tooth, or a situation where the dental nerve is exposed or compromised. It is particularly recommended for patients who want a biological approach to their dental care and wish to preserve the vitality of their tooth to potentially avoid a root canal. Your dentist will assess the health of your dental pulp and take X-rays to determine if Biodentine is the most appropriate option for you.
