Endodontics: root canal treatment under the surgical microscope
Nothing can replace your own tooth. As a certified specialist in endodontics, Ella Briks, M.Sc., treats even complex cases - precisely, painlessly and with success rates of up to over 95%.
What happens during a root canal treatment?
During endodontic treatment, inflamed or necrotic pulp is removed from the inside of the tooth. The fine root canals are cleaned, disinfected and then tightly sealed - the infection is stopped and your natural tooth is preserved.
Why under the microscope?
Root canals are often strongly curved, branched and impossible to see fully with the naked eye. Our ZEISS surgical microscopes make even the finest structures visible. This minimises complications such as incomplete cleaning or instrument fracture - and significantly increases the chances of success.
When is a root canal treatment necessary?
- Caries: bacteria reach the dental pulp.
- Accidents: trauma damages the dental nerve.
- Overload: grinding creates fine cracks through which bacteria enter.
Frequently asked questions
Is the treatment painful?
No. Thanks to effective anaesthesia the treatment is painless. Mild sensitivity in the days afterwards is normal and subsides quickly.
What are the success rates?
For initial treatments the success rate is up to over 95%, for retreatments (revisions) over 80% - provided the treatment is performed with modern technology and sufficient time.
What does a root canal treatment cost?
The cost depends on the number of root canals, the degree of destruction of the tooth and the extent of the infection. In most cases, saving the tooth is considerably less expensive than the alternatives - a bridge or an implant. You receive a transparent cost plan in advance.
What are the alternatives?
Extraction of the tooth - which then requires costly replacement with a bridge or implant - or waiting, which leads to pain and ultimately to tooth loss. Preserving your own tooth is almost always the best option.