Professional dental cleaning and prophylaxis at the dentist in Munich

Professional dental cleaning (PTC) is an intensive cleaning of the tooth surfaces, interdental spaces and the edges of the gums using special instruments. Special micro-powder jet devices remove bacterial accumulations, germs and plaque where the toothbrush cannot reach. This thorough cleaning prevents the development of caries and periodontitis. 

Dental prophylaxis means all measures that prevent dental diseases. These include regular check-ups at the dentist and professional dental cleaning. For long-term oral health, however, the correct care and cleaning of teeth at home is crucial. In our Seehofer Dental Practice we give you individual tips on the right oral care and nutrition. Make an appointment for professional dental cleaning and prophylaxis now!

Our comprehensive dental prophylaxis in our Seehofer Dental Practice in downtown Munich includes a caries screening. With the help of a saliva and DNA gum test, the type and number of pathogens that cause caries and periodontitis can be determined. These prophylactic examinations enable our dentists in the Seehofer dental practice to take individually tailored preventive and treatment measures. In addition, a so-called digital tooth pocket screening immediately indicates negative changes, which can thus be treated in the early stages.

If diseases such as periodontitis are suspected, x-rays can also be taken for diagnosis. For particularly stubborn plaque and tartar, we have the so-called Air-Flow® system in our practice. This enables a particularly gentle removal of tartar, plaque and tooth discolouration. Our Slim Line System is used for gentle cleaning with ultrasound and helps you achieve beautiful and smooth teeth. An intraoral micro-jet unit of the latest generation can also be used for severe stains.

In our dental practice Seehofer we offer our patients the best possible dental care with modern equipment - for a beautiful and radiant smile!.

The first step of a professional tooth cleaning (PTC) is a comprehensive examination of the current tooth situation (with the help of electronic PA On probes with digital value acquisition/progress controls). In addition, we explain the individual steps of the treatment to you before the teeth are cleaned.

Now our specially trained dental hygienist or ZMPs (dental prophylaxis assistants) start to remove plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces. Then the teeth, interdental spaces and the gum line are removed from deposits and particles. A special polish smoothes the tooth surfaces and makes it particularly difficult for bacteria to adhere. The application of fluoride varnish or gel protects the teeth and prevents caries and bacterial accumulation. With our special gum regeneration programme we prevent tooth and gum disease.

Finally, you will receive individual advice on how to improve your daily oral care. In addition, each of our patients receives an individually compiled dental and oral hygiene set after the initial and follow-up treatment. This allows you to start changing your oral hygiene immediately. 

On average, professional dental cleaning takes between 45 - 90 minutes, so you should bring some time with you.

In principle, professional dental cleaning and prophylaxis is a private service for insured persons, as it is not a compulsory service of the health insurance companies. In the meantime, however, many health insurance companies are covering part or all of the costs as a voluntary service. It is advisable to clarify the assumption of costs with your own health insurance company/insurer in advance of dental treatment. 

With statutory health insurance companies, the voluntary flat-rate reimbursement can be between 20-50 percent. With private supplementary dental insurance, this flat rate can rise to 30-90 percent, depending on the agreed tariff. With a private comprehensive health insurance, depending on the respective policy, between 40 and 100 percent of the costs are covered by the health insurance company.