USC Oral Health Center

The Center for Esthetic and Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry

Mission:

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At the CEEBRD, our goal is the maximum preservation of sound tooth structure and the maintenance of the vitality of the teeth to be restored. We make the extensive use of bonded porcelain restorations to treat the most perilous situations (worn-down, nonvital or crownfractured teeth) and avoid the use of intraradicular posts or full coverage crowns, resulting in considerable improvements, comprising both the medical-biological aspect and the socio-economical context (i.e. decrease of costs when compared to traditional and more invasive prosthetic treatments).

(1) improve the well-being of patients by providing the most advanced and most conservative treatment options,
(2) develop the art and science of oral esthetics and educate dentists, dental technologists and their team through intensive continuing education,
(3) further the knowledge of esthetic restorative dentistry by conducting scientific research in the field of "biomimetics."

Biomimetics:

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The central philosophy of the CEEBRD is the biomimetic principle, that is, the idea that the intact tooth in its ideal hues and shades, and perhaps more importantly in its intracoronal anatomy, mechanics and location in the arch, is the guide to reconstruction and determinant of success. The approach is basically conservative and biologically sound. This is in sharp contrast to the porcelain-fused-tometal technique, in which the metal casting with its high elastic modulus makes the underlying dentin hypofunctional. The goal of biomimetics in restorative dentistry is to return all of the prepared dental tissues to full functional by the creation of a hard tissue bond that allows functional stresses to pass through the tooth, drawing the entire crown into the final functional biologic and esthetic result.

How to refer:

Call to schedule an appointment. Given the high standard of care provided by a team of specialists, we are not able to accept insurance plans. Professional are encouraged to accompany their referred patients and sign up for an "over-the-shoulder" CE course.

For more details, please call the USC office of Continuing Oral Health Professional Education at (213) 821-2127.

Dr. Pascal Magne (D.M.D., Ph.D)
Director of Esthetic Dentistry
Michel Magne (C.D.T.)
Director of Dental Technology

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