Style Italiano™ Dentistry in Brooklyn, NY: A Different Approach to Cosmetic Dentistry
Most patients who want cosmetic dentistry are not looking for teeth that appear fake or overly perfect. They want a smile that looks natural.
That is exactly what Style Italiano™ dentistry is designed to achieve.
Style Italiano™ is a European approach to cosmetic and esthetic dentistry that focuses on preserving natural tooth structure and recreating the small details that make real teeth look real.
At Omni Dental Care in Brooklyn, Dr. Oleg Borshch uses the Style Italiano™ approach when creating veneers, cosmetic bonding, and smile makeovers. He completed advanced Style Italiano™ training in Milan, Italy, directly with the founders of the technique.
This specialized training is uncommon. Dr. Borshch is part of a very small group of cosmetic dentists in the United States trained to provide this type of dentistry.
What Is Style Italiano™ Dentistry?
Style Italiano™ was developed in Italy by Dr. Walter Devoto and Dr. Angelo Putignano.
The approach combines cosmetic dentistry with a strong focus on conserving natural tooth structure. Instead of simply making teeth straighter or whiter, Style Italiano™ looks closely at the details that make a natural tooth unique.
These details can include:
- Tooth shape and proportions
- Enamel translucency
- Surface texture
- Natural variations in color
- The way light passes through a tooth
- The relationship between the teeth, lips, and gums
The goal is not to create a row of identical white teeth.
The goal is to create cosmetic dental work that blends naturally with the patient.
Dr. Oleg Borshch's Style Italiano™ Training
Dr. Oleg Borshch has practiced cosmetic dentistry in Brooklyn for more than 25 years. During that time, he has focused heavily on porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, and full smile makeovers.
In 2022, Dr. Borshch traveled to Milan to complete extensive postgraduate training in Style Italiano™ dentistry.
He trained directly with Dr. Walter Devoto and Dr. Angelo Putignano, the founders of Style Italiano™.
This is not a technique that is commonly offered by cosmetic dentists. Fewer than 100 dentists in the United States hold this Style Italiano™ certification.
For patients searching for advanced cosmetic dentistry in Brooklyn or New York City, this gives them access to a type of esthetic dental training that can be difficult to find locally. You can read more about his background on the meet our doctors page.
Why Does Style Italiano™ Look More Natural?
One of the biggest problems with cosmetic dentistry is that the finished teeth can sometimes look too perfect.
Teeth may appear too white, too smooth, too opaque, or too similar to one another.
Natural teeth do not look that way.
Real enamel has different levels of color and translucency. Teeth also have small ridges, curves, and variations in shape.
Style Italiano™ focuses on recreating those details.
Instead of looking at a tooth as one solid color, the dentist considers how different areas of the tooth interact with light.
The result should not immediately look like dental work. It should look like a healthy, natural smile.
Style Italiano™ Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are one of the treatments where the Style Italiano™ approach can make a major difference.
Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain restorations placed over the front of teeth. They can help improve:
- Chipped teeth
- Worn teeth
- Deep discoloration
- Small gaps
- Uneven shapes
- Short teeth
- Minor alignment problems
- Older cosmetic dental work
The goal of Style Italiano™ veneers is not to make every tooth identical.
Dr. Borshch considers the shape of the patient's face, lips, gums, and existing teeth when designing the smile.
Color is also only one part of the process. The translucency, texture, proportions, and contours of each veneer can affect whether the final smile looks natural.
Another important part of the Style Italiano™ philosophy is preserving healthy enamel whenever possible.
Style Italiano™ Cosmetic Bonding
Style Italiano™ principles can also be used with cosmetic dental bonding.
Bonding uses tooth-colored composite material that is shaped directly onto a tooth.
It can be used to repair chipped teeth, improve uneven edges, close small spaces, or make subtle changes to tooth shape.
Because bonding can often be completed without removing much healthy tooth structure, it fits well with the conservative philosophy behind Style Italiano™.
Dr. Borshch has extensive experience with cosmetic bonding and has published work on advanced cosmetic dentistry techniques.
For some patients, bonding can create a noticeable improvement without the need for porcelain veneers.
Style Italiano™ and the 1-Day Smile Makeover
Style Italiano™ is not one specific dental procedure.
It is an approach that Dr. Borshch can apply to different types of cosmetic treatment.
That includes Omni Dental Care's 1-Day Smile Makeover.
For the right patient, cosmetic bonding and reshaping can be used to improve several teeth during one appointment.
Other patients may need porcelain veneers or a combination of treatments completed over several visits.
The important part is choosing the treatment that fits the patient's teeth and goals instead of using the same procedure for everyone.
Why Choosing the Right Cosmetic Dentist Matters
Cosmetic dentistry is part science and part artistry.
Two dentists can use similar materials and still create very different results.
Training, experience, treatment planning, and attention to detail all matter.
Dr. Borshch graduated from NYU College of Dentistry and has completed extensive postgraduate training in cosmetic and esthetic dentistry. He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
His Style Italiano™ training adds another level to that experience.
For patients in Brooklyn who want cosmetic dentistry that looks natural, this approach offers an alternative to the overly white or uniform appearance that many people associate with veneers and smile makeovers. You can see finished cases in our smile gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Style Italiano™ Dentistry
Is Style Italiano™ a type of veneer?
No. Style Italiano™ is an approach to cosmetic and esthetic dentistry. Its principles can be used when creating porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, smile makeovers, and other restorations.
What makes Style Italiano™ different?
Style Italiano™ focuses on conserving natural tooth structure and recreating details found in real teeth. This includes translucency, texture, shape, color, and the way enamel reflects light.
Does Dr. Oleg Borshch offer Style Italiano™ dentistry in Brooklyn?
Yes. Dr. Oleg Borshch completed extensive postgraduate Style Italiano™ training in Milan, Italy. He provides Style Italiano™ cosmetic dentistry at Omni Dental Care on Kings Highway in Brooklyn.
Can Style Italiano™ be used for veneers?
Yes. Style Italiano™ principles can be applied when planning and creating porcelain veneers. The goal is to make the veneers complement the patient's natural teeth and facial features.
Can Style Italiano™ be used for dental bonding?
Yes. Cosmetic bonding is an important application of Style Italiano™ techniques. Layering and shaping composite material can help reproduce the appearance of natural enamel.
Is Style Italiano™ dentistry common in New York?
Style Italiano™ training is still uncommon in the United States. Dr. Borshch is among a small group of cosmetic dentists nationally who have completed this specialized training.
Experience Style Italiano™ Dentistry in Brooklyn
If you want to improve your smile but are concerned about cosmetic dental work looking artificial, Style Italiano™ may be worth exploring.
Dr. Oleg Borshch combines more than 25 years of cosmetic dentistry experience with advanced Style Italiano™ training to create smiles designed around each individual patient.
Schedule a complimentary cosmetic consultation at Omni Dental Care in Brooklyn to learn whether Style Italiano™ veneers, cosmetic bonding, or another cosmetic treatment may be right for your smile. Call (718) 376-8656 or request an appointment online.