BIOMIMETICS IN DENTISTRY: AN INNOVATIVE DIRECTION IN MODERN RESTORATIVE TREATMENT

This article analyses the theoretical foundations, clinical workflow, materials, andevidence-based limitations of biomimetic restorative dentistry. Biomimetic care aims to reproducenot only tooth morphology but also the biomechanical behaviour of the enamel–dentin complex,stress distribution, pulpal vitality, and long-term function. Selective caries removal, adhesivebonding, immediate dentin sealing, partial-coverage restorations, layered composite placement, andbioactive materials are reviewed. Tissue preservation is biologically and mechanically sound;however, the claimed superiority of every branded or bundled biomimetic protocol is notconsistently supported by high-quality clinical evidence