Root canal treatment (endodontics)
In the case of severely damaged teeth (caries, fractures), the nerve and blood vessels of the tooth can be affected and lead to the death of this tissue. This is often also associated with pain. If the tooth is to be preserved, the diseased tissue must be removed and the
removed and the resulting cavity filled tightly.
The most important goal of a root canal treatment is to eliminate all bacteria, and for this it is necessary to find and clean all the canals located in the tooth. These small canals can only be reliably detected and treated with magnifying glasses or a microscope. Because only if the bacteria are removed
from the small canals, the root canal treatment can be successful in the long term. The use of magnifying glasses or a microscope is particularly useful and helpful in root canal treatment.
Gum treatment (periodontology)
Within the framework of prodontology, the Beckenhof dental practice in Zurich provides expert diagnosis and treatment of gingivitis and periodontal disease (periodontitis), as well as therapy for the associated gum and bone loss. Periodontitis (periodontosis), the dreaded disease of the periodontium, to which more teeth are
Approximately 30% of the population is affected, and those affected often suffer severely from bad breath, aesthetic impairment due to receding gums and shifting teeth. In addition, it is now known that untreated periodontitis can also cause periodontitis can also lead to serious general diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.
Periodontitis (also known as periodontal disease) is an insidious disease that often lasts disease that often goes unnoticed and painless for a long time. The earlier it is detected and treated, the better the chances of a cure. Our practice specializes in the treatment of periodontal disease and can offer the full range of modern periodontal diagnostics and therapy.
