What Is Bioclear? A Conservative Alternative to Crowns

Bioclear is an advanced, minimally invasive restorative technique that uses injection-molded composite to rebuild and strengthen teeth. It was designed as a modern alternative to traditional crowns or veneers, especially in cases where a tooth is cracked, worn, or has large failing fillings.

Instead of grinding the tooth down for a crown, Bioclear allows us to add strong, tooth-colored composite around and over the tooth to restore its shape, function, and durability.

Because the material wraps the tooth in a smooth, seamless, monolithic shell, it can provide significant strength and protect the tooth from further cracking—often enough to avoid a crown altogether.

Additive vs. Subtractive Dentistry

Bioclear = Additive Dentistry

Bioclear is considered an additive procedure because:
• We do not remove large amounts of tooth structure.
• We simply clean and shape the surface, then add material to reinforce and rebuild the tooth.
• The natural tooth is preserved as much as possible.
• The technique creates a strong “hug” around the tooth, distributing forces more naturally.

This often leads to:
• More predictable longevity
• Less post-op sensitivity
• Stronger overall tooth structure