Preventive treatment
Treatment of carious lesions
Minimally invasive procedures under anesthesia
Improving the aesthetics of teeth
Procedures performed under magnification
Improving the aesthetics of your smile
Endodontics
Primary and secondary root canal treatment
Microscopic procedures
Removing broken tools
Rubber dam procedures
Prosthetics
Smile correction and transformation with crowns, bridges and veneers
Precision treatments under magnification control
Reconstruction of missing teeth with dentures, crowns and bridges
Implantology
Replacing missing teeth with dental implants
Prophylaxis
Removing dental deposits
Dental arch whitening
Sandblasting
Comprehensive treatment
Full dental care
Diagnostics and multi-specialist treatment
Individual treatment plan
Restoration of oral function and aesthetics
Prevention and treatment of oral lesions
Long-term health effects
Useful information
Tartar removal
Stages of procedure for a doctor or hygienist during professional tartar removal in a dental office:
- Removal of tartar using a special tip that transmits ultrasonic vibrations, which facilitate and enable the detachment of tartar stuck to the teeth.
- Sandblasting to remove any deposits remaining on the teeth.
- Polishing, which makes the surface of the teeth smooth, which prevents the re-adhesion of plaque-bacteria to the greatest extent.
Teeth prepared in this way can undergo the whitening process. - The use of a concentrated fluoride preparation that restores the mineral balance in the enamel of teeth exposed from under tartar.
Prophylaxis
Causes and effects of dental caries
Dental caries is a disease that causes gradual and irreversible destruction and disintegration of tooth tissues, i.e. their demineralization.
The cause of tooth decay is cariogenic bacteria living in the oral cavity, which feed on carbohydrates. As a result of their metabolism, acid is produced, which destroys tooth enamel. The cause of tooth decay can also be products containing acids, such as some sweet fruit drinks and carbonated drinks.
The lack of systematic check-ups and making their frequency dependent on the occurrence of pain very often leads to significant tooth destruction visible on the X-ray.
How to keep your teeth healthy throughout your life?
- Food debris and bacteria should be removed from the tooth surface as soon as possible.
- The acid resistance of the enamel must be strengthened.
- The number of cariogenic bacteria in the oral cavity should be limited.
Removing food debris and bacteria from the tooth surface
IMPORTANT! Effective removal of carbohydrates and bacterial deposits from the surface of the teeth after a meal completely eliminates the possibility of developing caries.
Strengthening the resistance of the enamel
Fluoridation treatment increases the resistance of the enamel to acid. During the several-minute procedure of covering the teeth with fluoride compounds, the acid-soluble calcium compounds are exchanged for more resistant fluoride compounds on their surface.
Reducing the number of bacteria in the oral cavity
Caries-causing bacteria are part of the bacterial flora of most people. It is impossible to completely eliminate them from the oral cavity, but using a mouthwash recommended by a doctor can reduce their numbers.
The tongue, and especially its back, is a breeding ground for bacteria, so it should be regularly cleaned using a special scraper.
A few minutes a day devoted to simple treatments and regular check-ups (every six months) give each of us the opportunity to keep our teeth for a lifetime.
Root canal treatment
Does root canal treatment hurt?
Root canal treatment is a procedure typically performed under anesthesia, which makes it completely painless.
How long does root canal treatment take?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of tooth being treated, the structure of the roots and other conditions in the oral cavity. As a guide, root canal treatment of a tooth that has 3 or 4 roots (e.g. the upper six) can take about 1-3 hours. Sometimes the treatment process requires more visits.
Why is root canal treatment so expensive?
Many factors influence the cost of treatment:
- Modern endodontic and root canal treatment requires expensive equipment.
- In the treatment process, several to a dozen or so specialist, precise titanium-nickel tools in various sizes are used. These are expensive tools from renowned companies, which are used in the best offices in the world. Their maximum lifespan is several uses, but it happens that after a single use they are damaged in the tooth canal.
- Root canal treatment requires approximately 3 X-rays.
- Root treatment requires the use of many chemical preparations that support the durability of the treatment effect.
Does root canal treatment guarantee success and keeping the tooth for many years?
Root canal treatment is effective in about 96% of cases and guarantees the preservation of the tooth for a long period of time, but the doctor is not able to give the patient a guarantee of the effect. He takes responsibility for the correct treatment process, in accordance with the art of medicine.
What are the most common causes of failure?
Failures in root canal treatment are most often due to the structure of the tooth, and in particular its roots, which prevent certain treatment procedures from being fully effective. Sometimes, even with a properly conducted treatment process, complications may occur due to the body’s immunity or systemic infections.
Wouldn't it be better to remove the tooth?
Despite the possibility of failure, taking the risk of treatment and bearing its costs is fully justified. Tooth extraction is a much more expensive choice and burdened with greater consequences. The cost of introducing an artificial root in place of the extracted tooth – an implant and reconstructing the tooth crown on it is at least several thousand zlotys. Failure to replace a missing tooth will cause irreversible changes in the area of several teeth adjacent to the gap within a few years.
Tooth Extraction
Recommendations after tooth extraction:
Keep the inserted tampon in your mouth for half an hour.
Do not eat or drink until the anesthesia wears off – minimum two hours.
Eat only cold foods and drinks for two days.
Do not drink through a straw for 48 hours.
Do not smoke for 24 hours.
You can apply cold compresses to the cheek around the extracted tooth.
Brush your teeth the same day, avoiding the area where the tooth was removed. Do not touch the wound with anything. After brushing your teeth, spit out only the foam from the toothpaste, without rinsing.
For two days, do not rinse your mouth with anything. After that time, you can start rinsing your mouth with a mouthwash recommended by your doctor. Remember to do this very carefully so as not to wash out the clot.
Avoid strenuous physical activity, such as strength training or heavy lifting, for 48 hours.
After tooth extraction, swelling may occur. If you experience any other worrying symptoms, contact your dentist.
Implants
Can an implant be inserted immediately after tooth extraction?
This is possible, although not in every case. It requires consultation with the attending physician, before the tooth is extracted. Then the appropriate x-rays will be taken and the conditions will be analyzed.
How durable are implants?
After a few months, the implant permanently fuses with the bone and becomes a part of it. With a properly planned and executed prosthetic solution, it can fulfill its function as long as the bone that holds it in place. With proper hygiene and regular, 6-monthly visits to the office, it can serve for the rest of one’s life. The first implants were introduced 40 years ago and they still fulfill their function in the oral cavity.
What are the contraindications to implant placement?
Currently, there are no contraindications to implant insertion. There are limitations – conditions that require the patient to take specific actions, such as limiting smoking, because smokers have an increased risk of implant rejection. In the case of diseases such as diabetes, circulatory system diseases, joint diseases, osteoporosis, consultation and cooperation with the attending specialist may be necessary.
What is the failure rate?
It is now a very well-documented and comprehensively studied method of replacing a missing tooth. Its effectiveness is determined in at least 96% of cases.
Is it dangerous to your health if your implant doesn’t take?
Failure of the implant to take hold is not dangerous to health and does not result in any consequences other than those related to the change in the concept of surgical and prosthetic treatment.
Crowns and bridges
How are crowns and bridges constructed?
Crowns and bridges are made of two layers: an external aesthetic layer (made of porcelain) and an internal structural layer (which is one of the materials listed below). The properties of the structural material affect the final aesthetic effect and the durability of the entire work.
Construction materials
METAL – It is the cheapest, basic material. Its use requires a health interview, because the patient may be allergic to some components of metal alloys. It has a gray color, which may negatively affect the aesthetics of the crown around the gum (dark border at the junction with the gum).
GOLD – It is completely safe for the patient. It is bacteriostatic, which makes it unfriendly to the development of bacteria. Gold is a material that allows for greater precision of execution, and thus tightness of adhesion to the tooth. The above-mentioned advantages of gold have a significant impact on the longer durability of the work and the health of the periodontium – the gums around the tooth.
ZIRCONIUM – It is the most modern material produced on the basis of computer technology. It ensures obtaining the greatest possible precision and tightness. On the tooth it is like a cork that tightly closes a bottle of champagne, effectively protecting against air access. It is a completely safe, biocompatible material that does not cause any allergies. Its greatest advantage is that it is the only structure that is white and transmits light, which makes the porcelain applied to it reflect light like in your own teeth. This allows for the most faithful reflection of the naturalness and beauty of a healthy tooth.