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A patient shares their experience: A personal insight into dental treatment

Teeth are a true marvel of nature – covered with enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. However, even this protection is not indestructible. Tooth decay can develop unnoticed, and often, it is only during a routine dental check-up that one realizes treatment is necessary.

Medical history


In March 2021, I suddenly experienced severe tooth pain. Unfortunately, this sensation was not unfamiliar to me, as despite my thorough oral care, my teeth are highly prone to cavities. A prompt visit to the dentist was unavoidable. The diagnosis was sobering: Decay had spread beneath an old filling, reaching the dental nerve and infecting the root canal. This caused intense pain – especially when eating warm foods or biting down.

Treatment

To immediately relieve the pain, my dentist recommended removing the affected dental nerve as the first step. This was followed by a root canal treatment to preserve the natural tooth for as long as possible.

Additionally, three other cavities needed to be treated to prevent further damage. The corresponding images can be found at the end of this article.

Choice of material

As a patient, you rarely think about dental filling materials – if at all, usually only in relation to amalgam fillings. However, when a material remains in the mouth long-term, its compatibility becomes an important topic.

SAREMCO develops and manufactures biocompatible restorative materials that are particularly well tolerated. They can be a beneficial choice, especially for allergy sufferers, but are also used preventively in non-allergic patients.

Patient Davide

I am very satisfied with the treatment and the SAREMCO material used!

The fillings feel comfortable, and my tooth looks completely natural. I have no more complaints and am happy that the restoration was so successful.

Looking back, the treatment was far less stressful than I had feared – thanks to the careful work of my dentist and the high-quality materials. I hope my experience helps you feel more at ease about your next dental visit.

The treatment was carried out and documented by Dr. med. dent. Fabio Saccardin.

Treatment procedure

Tooth 15

Tooth 15

The temporary filling – in a lighter white shade – was placed after the removal of the dental nerve as an interim solution. After three weeks, it was removed.

Tooth 15

Tooth 15

Tooth 15

Tooth 15

The medication calcium hydroxide, used to disinfect the root canal, is removed. The two root canals are prepared and then filled with gutta-percha.

Tooth 15

Tooth 15

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

The old filling is ground out, and the decay is removed.

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

A matrix is placed to reconstruct the natural shape of the tooth for the filling.

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

The cavity is etched, pretreated with an adhesive (bonding agent), and then filled layer by layer with SAREMCO composite (filling material).

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

The dentist relies on their experience to select the composite shade, ensuring the most natural appearance of the tooth. In my case, A2 and A3 were used.

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

During a follow-up appointment, new fillings will be placed in the back teeth. In this procedure, the remaining decay will be removed, and the three remaining cavities will be restored.

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

The existing decay in the tooth structure is removed. The tooth is then rebuilt layer by layer using SAREMCO composite.

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

To complete the procedure, the new filling is polished to ensure optimal cleaning. Now, the tooth feels perfectly smooth again.

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Teeth 15, 16, and 17

Hinweis

Allergien und Unverträglichkeiten nehmen seit Jahren stetig zu – und die Tendenz steigt weiter. Statistisch gesehen ist heute jede 25. Person* betroffen.

Erfahrungsbericht

In diesem Erfahrungsbericht teile ich meine persönliche Zahnbehandlung – nicht nur, um Ängste vor dem Zahnarztbesuch zu nehmen, sondern auch, um Themen wie Verträglichkeit und mögliche allergische Reaktionen auf Dentalmaterialien anzusprechen.

Mein Behandlungsverlauf umfasste drei Termine:
  • Entfernung des Zahnnervs, medikamentöse Einlage und provisorischer Verschluss
  • Definitive Wurzelkanalfüllung
  • Versorgung mit Füllungen

Da bei der ersten Behandlung die schnelle Schmerzlinderung im Vordergrund stand, wurde in diesem Schritt keine Röntgenaufnahme gemacht. Im Folgenden berichte ich über meine Erfahrungen während dieser Behandlung.

DEGUZ
Dentaltox.com

*Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Franz-Xaver Reichl,Clinical Hospital, Department of Operative/Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology and Pedodontics, LMU Munich, Swiss Dental Journal 12-2014(Studie)