Our Priority: Preserving Teeth for a Radiant Smile
We make tooth preservation our top priority because your natural teeth are invaluable. As dentists, our primary goal is to preserve our patients’ natural teeth for as long as possible.
Tooth preservation means taking preventive measures to maintain dental health in order to preserve the natural shape and function of the teeth. This also involves restoring sections of teeth affected by tooth decay rather than extracting the entire tooth.
Our dental prophylaxis aims to protect and preserve natural teeth. We are supported by professional teeth cleanings, dental fillings, periodontitis and root canal treatments.
These often lead to carious holes, broken corners or other damage. These consequences have a significant impact on our quality of life. The causes of tooth damage are diverse and it is crucial to replace the lost tooth structure. In dentistry, various materials are available for what is known as “filling therapy,” particularly for treating smaller holes or broken pieces of a tooth.
Maintain healthy tooth structure
In order to treat a decayed tooth with a filling, the diseased tooth structure must first be removed. This preparatory step is carried out using conventional dental instruments, including the drill. The main goal is to preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible. After appropriate preparation, the tooth can be filled with filling material and permanently sealed.
Plastic fillings and inlay fillings
We make a fundamental distinction between plastic fillings and inlays. Plastic filling materials are placed directly into the tooth in a malleable state and harden there. In contrast, inlay fillings are made outside the mouth and then precisely fitted and secured into the tooth. Thanks to modern materials, there is now hardly any difference between the new tooth structure and the remaining tooth. We select the most optimal care for you, tailored to your individual needs and situation.
Toothache due to an inflamed tooth nerve is extremely unpleasant. Still, preserving your natural teeth is the best option, despite advances in denture technology. Root canal treatment offers clear advantages compared to tooth removal.
During root canal treatment, the inflamed tissue, also known as the pulp or pulp, is removed. This tissue, which normally protects the nerve of the healthy tooth, can become inflamed, stretched and press on the nerve. Modern techniques enable thorough cleaning and adequate disinfection of the root canal. A tight seal on the tooth prevents new infection.
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums caused by bacterial plaque. In advanced stages it can lead to tooth loss. Initially, periodontitis often goes unnoticed, but shows symptoms such as bleeding gums and sensitive teeth. The disease can be confined to the oral cavity but can also spread and cause serious complications.
Various factors promote periodontitis
These include inadequate oral hygiene, a weakened immune system, smoking and certain metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Periodontitis also has genetic components.
Treatment includes removal of inflamed tissue, thorough cleaning and, if necessary, smoothing of tooth or root surfaces, elimination of irritating factors and disinfection of gum pockets. Long-term success depends very much on your cooperation with daily oral hygiene and regular follow-up examinations.
Diabetes and periodontitis: A connection
Diabetes mellitus, a chronic disorder of blood sugar metabolism, often develops slowly and is often overlooked. The first symptoms are often attributed to other causes. Dental studies have shown that both type 1 and type 2 diabetics are three times more likely to develop periodontitis, a serious inflammation of the periodontium.
Both diabetes and periodontitis are chronic, often painless, widespread diseases that develop gradually and are often only recognized when secondary damage has already occurred. Both diseases influence each other: poorly controlled diabetes worsens periodontitis, and conversely, periodontitis worsens diabetes.
