Root Canal Treatment in Zug – Endodontics Using a Microscope
Root canal treatments with modern mechanical preparation technology to preserve even deeply damaged teeth
Use of the latest technological aids and devices
Pain-free, functional treatment by experienced doctors
Follow-up treatments perfectly tailored to you
Safe, proven medications and procedures
What is endodontics?
From the Greek "endon" for inside and "odous" for tooth. Endodontology is a branch of dentistry that deals with the dental nerve (pulp) and the inside of the tooth. The main topic is the treatment of diseases of the inside of the tooth, in particular
Root canal treatments
Inflammation or infection of the dental nerve
Preservation of severely damaged teeth
Removal of dead tissue from the inside of the tooth
Tight sealing of the root canal to keep bacteria out
The aim of endodontology is to preserve your own tooth despite deep caries or inflammation - in other words, to offer an alternative to tooth removal.
When is a root canal necessary?
Typical symptoms include persistent, throbbing toothaches, severe sensitivity to hot and cold, or swelling of the gums. The cause is usually deep tooth decay or a crack that allows bacteria to infect the tooth’s nerve. The sooner you seek treatment, the better your chances of saving your tooth.
Root Canal Treatment with a Dental Microscope – Our Advantage
Root canals are often thinner than a human hair and highly branched. With our state-of-the-art dental microscope, we can see images magnified up to 25 times—allowing us to locate and clean even those canals that remain invisible to the naked eye. This significantly increases the success rate and makes the treatment more precise and gentle.
However, the purpose of comprehensive root canal treatment is not only to end your toothache quickly, but also to preserve and sometimes even save the existing tooth in the long term.
The Root Canal Treatment Process
During root canal treatment, the exact cause of your pain is first determined beyond doubt. If the nerve of a tooth is inflamed or even dead, your dentist will clean the affected root canal several times and then sterilize it by inserting an antibacterial medication.
Following the treatment, inflammation and pain usually subside quickly. Dental care ends with the tight filling of the previously treated tooth cavity and the final, impermeable closure of the opening. However, due to the weakening of the hollowed tooth, it is often advisable from a medical perspective to fit a crown or partial crown to guarantee the required stability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canal Treatment
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Thanks to state-of-the-art local anesthesia, root canal treatment at our practice in Zug is generally completely pain-free these days. Our top priority is to quickly relieve your acute toothache and make the treatment as comfortable as possible.
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The interior of a tooth is tiny and highly branched. With our state-of-the-art dental microscope, we can detect even hair-thin root canals that would be invisible to the naked eye. This extreme precision significantly increases the success rate of the treatment and ensures that your natural tooth is preserved in the long term.
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Preserving your natural tooth is almost always the best solution—both functionally and financially. A tooth that has been extracted must be replaced (with an implant or bridge), which is a more involved process. We’ll give you honest advice on which option makes the most sense for you.