Tooth preservation: Tooth decay treatment, crowns, root canal treatments

Tooth decay treatment with minor defects

Minor decay-related defects are treated with high-quality composite which can be applied directly into the tooth once the decay has been removed. Our caries treatment is carried out with great precision and care to maximize the longevity of the restorations. As a standard, we isolate the teeth using a rubber dam to keep them completely dry and protected from the oral environment. This not only enhances the quality of the fillings but also makes the procedure more comfortable for the patient.

CEREC Treatments - Partial crowns and crowns made from high-performance ceramic

If a tooth has been severely damaged by decay or has lost structure due to a fracture, an inlay crown (partial crown) or full crown may be necessary. High-strength ceramic offers an especially aesthetic, durable, and highly biocompatible solution.

Thanks to modern CEREC technology, we can often fabricate and place your ceramic restoration in a single visit. This eliminates the need for a temporary restoration, a second appointment, and the associated time and effort.

Using a small intraoral scanner, we first take a precise 3D image of the tooth. The restoration is then digitally designed on the computer, making conventional impressions unnecessary and the procedure much more comfortable. The crown or partial crown is subsequently milled on-site from a solid ceramic block. After individual shading and final firing in a furnace, the finished restoration can be placed immediately.

If collaboration with a dental laboratory is advisable, this option is of course also available. In such cases, a digital scan is sent to the lab after tooth preparation, where the ceramic restoration is fabricated. At a follow-up appointment, we place the final restoration—while you are provided with a temporary solution in the meantime.

We would be happy to answer any further questions in person or over the phone.

Endodontology | Root canal treatments

If the tooth decay is extensive and has already reached the nerve tissue, this leads to inflammation of the tissue, which is often very painful. In this case, root canal treatment will be necessary, which may prevent the need to remove the diseased tooth. Instead, only the nerve tissue is removed, and a root filling is then performed.

Depending on the substance loss caused by the preceding tooth decay, it is recommended that either a partial or full crown be fitted on the root canal-treated tooth. The tooth can then often last for decades. 

For root canal treatments, we use the latest technologies, including the reciprocating mechanical preparation system WaveOne Gold and the bioceramic sealer Total Fill BC Sealer for root canal obturation.

In addition, a microscope is available for every procedure, enhancing precision with up to 30× magnification and enabling excellent results even in complex root canal anatomies.

Root tip resection – the surgical tooth rescue

If a root canal-treated tooth is still showing signs of inflammation at the root tip, it may be necessary to carry out a root tip resection. In this case, only the inflamed root tip is removed, and the inflamed tissue is then extracted so as to prevent the need to extract (remove) the tooth.

We work with you to decide on the correct material and tooth preservation treatment for you based on the affected tooth.