Prophylaxis
The term prophylaxis includes all preventive measures to avoid diseases of the teeth and the periodontium, e.g. caries and periodontitis. Today, it is possible to have lifelong freedom from fillings and dental prostheses with only minimal effort. With the help of responsible prophylaxis it not only possible to avoid future consequences and the associated expenditure: The risk of other diseases, e.g. of the circulatory system, are also reduced.
Therefore, we recommend regular professional teeth cleaning (PTC).
What happens in a PTC?
What happens in a PTC?
Professional Teeth Cleaning (PTC) goes well beyond the activities that every individual can perform daily on his/her own. In this process, the specially trained prophylaxis team completely removes all visible soft and mineralised dental plaque from above and below the gums, using both hand-held instruments as well as ultrasonic dental units. Any residual discolouration or stain on the tooth surface is subsequently removed with the help of air abrasion tools. The tooth surfaces are then polished with a prophylaxis paste and a fluoride varnish is applied to protect the enamel.
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