Bioesthetic dentistry is a treatment philosophy that first started to come together in the 1990s, and it has a very simple but ambitious goal: perfection. It aims to give people smiles that function wonderfully, are incredibly attractive, and have a low chance of experiencing common problems over time. How can one approach accomplish all of this? Dental Distinction is eager to show you using bioesthetic dentistry in Plano, TX. With it, you’ll get the best of everything each time you come to see us.
Level III Fellowship in Bioesthetic & Cosmetic Dentistry
TMJ Treatment Training with Orthognathic Bioesthetics International
Certified Invisalign Provider
The early work in the field of Bioesthetics was first introduced in 1978 by Dr. Robert Lee. He researched healthy individuals who had no problems in their bite, jaw joints and had minimal work done in their entire lives. After thorough analysis and years of work, he presented his research and restorative guidelines to understand health and stability of entire oral system as Bioesthetics i.e ‘the study or theory of the beauty of living things in their natural forms and functions’. This is the basis of biological cosmetic dentistry. Since these guidelines are based on a natural unworn healthy system, the results are beautiful, feel right and create smiles that can last long time.
Every case is unique and different. Dr. Khan acquires a set of data for addressing jaw joints’
dysfunction and bite problems so that the harmony in the joints, bite and esthetics can be created
in a biological model.
Sometimes, the underlying problems are severe that have caused significant breakdown of teeth and/
or jaw joints that require complete rehabilitation of bite, dentition and oral system. This is
similar to complete remodeling. The objective of this process is to create health and restore
balance that strictly follows the principles found in nature.
In simple words, when all the components of Chewing system are healthy and in balance with each
other; the jaw joints, teeth, muscles and the nerves are working together seamlessly.
On the contrary, when this harmony is not present, the muscles of the jaws over flex and causes the
joints to move out of its center. Overtime, this leads to problems such as:
With Bioesthetics approach, the root cause of these problems is addressed altogether instead of
covering up the symptoms. The goal is to simulate the natural Principles of Bioesthetics to regain
function, health, balance and esthetics of chewing system that can last a long time.
Following this model, oral health can have dazzling smiles but most importantly patients’ overall
systemic health improves remarkably.
At Dental Distinction, Dr. Hira Khan looks for the early warning signs and symptoms to help patients
avoid more complex problems associated with a bite related disorder. While we cannot stop the
natural aging process, with Bioesthetic treatment, we can create pain-free, long-lasting, balanced,
beautiful smiles.
As a dental student, I always had plethora of questions to understand the physics and biology the
way jaw joints and teeth function to withstand chewing forces.
In my teenage years, I suffered with bite problems that later on caused me TMJ dysfunction,
headaches and chronic head/neck pain.
I always wondered that there has to be a correlation of jaw joints with occlusion (the way teeth
bite together) and its musculature. It is imperative to look into the entire system altogether. In
my quest, I happened to meet great instructors who became my mentors later on. I started learning
about occlusion, bite, jaw joints, airway through different CE courses and wasn’t just satisfied.
Orthopedic instability of the jaw joints was the main missing link, and I knew that without
addressing this, TMJ dysfunction and bite problems cannot have the right balance.
‘When a student is ready, teacher appears’. That’s exactly happened with me. One of my instructors
carved my path to learn these principles through Orognathic Bioesthetics International/ Foundation
of Bioesthetics where the entire chewing system is considered as one to understand the disease
process that can result in TMJ problems, tooth wear, fractures of teeth, worn down smiles, sleep
disordered breathing and more.
Function, comfort, health, balance, beauty and harmony can be achieved in the entire oral system
that we call ‘SMILES FOR LIFE’ at Dental Distinction.
I envision a future where our patients no longer view dental visits as a necessity but as a pathway
to experiencing enhanced well-being and aesthetics. With our dedication for patient-centered care,
we aim to empower individuals to take control of their oral health and embrace a life of vitality,
beauty, balance and a biological healthy lasting smiles.