📚 Scientific References on Biomimetic vs. Traditional Dentistry

1. Magne & Belser (2003)

  • Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry

  • Study: Biomechanical analysis of tooth structure preservation.

  • Finding: Enamel-preserving bonded porcelain onlays mimic natural tooth biomechanics and outperform full crowns.

2. Magne (2009)

  • Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

  • Study: Finite element analysis of cracked teeth restored with overlays.

  • Finding: Bonded overlays restore fracture resistance nearly to that of intact teeth, unlike crowns which predispose to root fracture.

3. Rocca & Krejci (2013)

  • Dental Materials (systematic review)

  • Study: Review of adhesive partial coverage restorations.

  • Finding: Biomimetic adhesive protocols significantly reduce catastrophic failures compared to crowns; longevity equal or superior.

4. Fradeani et al. (2011)

  • International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry

  • Study: 12-year clinical study of bonded ceramic onlays/veneers.

  • Finding: Survival rates >95%; failures usually repairable.

5. Burke et al. (2007)

  • British Dental Journal

  • Study: Long-term survival of crowns vs. adhesive restorations in practice-based settings.

  • Finding: Crowns survive ~84–90% at 10 years, but often fail catastrophically; adhesive restorations last equally long but with more repairable failures.

6. Christensen (2009)

  • Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)

  • Study: Survey and review of crown outcomes.

  • Finding: Higher endodontic treatment rates in crowned teeth; adhesive restorations reduce pulpal complications.

7. Dietschi & Spreafico (1997, 2015 updates)

  • Quintessence International

  • Study: Long-term evaluation of bonded composite/ceramic restorations.

  • Finding: Show excellent esthetic and functional longevity when adhesive protocols are strictly followed.

8. Opdam et al. (2014)

  • Journal of Dental Research (prospective study)

  • Study: Survival of direct and indirect bonded restorations.

  • Finding: Bonded partial restorations comparable or superior to full crowns in 10–12 year survival.

9. Van Dijken & Pallesen (2008, 2014)

  • Journal of Adhesive Dentistry

  • Study: 10–15 year follow-ups of posterior composites and onlays.

  • Finding: High survival and low secondary caries rates; strongly supports biomimetic adhesive concepts.

10. Magne & Douglas (1999)

  • Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

  • Study: Stress distribution in intact, crowned, and adhesively restored teeth.

  • Finding: Adhesive restorations best reproduce natural stress distribution; crowns concentrate forces leading to root fracture.