Dental knowledge: dentistry explained in plain language
Dental knowledge: dental information for patients, explained simply.
Alongside our dental glossary, the Dental Knowledge section summarises dental procedures, treatments and approaches in plain, easy-to-follow language.
Sorted by topic and clearly laid out, you will find dental knowledge here from areas that are not directly connected with implant treatment. These topics – often neighbouring fields – nevertheless deal with questions that arise around a planned or upcoming visit to the dentist.
Please bear in mind that this information cannot replace a visit to the dentist. A diagnosis and the right individual treatment can only be determined in a personal conversation between dentist and patient. This information can help you prepare for that conversation and provide additional pointers.
Periodontology
Mehr erfahren →Recognising and treating gum disease – from gingivitis to tissue regeneration.
Paediatric dentistry
Mehr erfahren →From the first milk tooth to treatment under anaesthetic – and why starting early pays off.
Treatment at the dentist
Mehr erfahren →What happens at the practice: from anaesthetic through surgery to laser technology.
Prevention
Mehr erfahren →Professional cleaning, polishing, tongue cleaning – what prevents and what only promises.
Aesthetics
Mehr erfahren →Veneers, all-ceramic, bleaching – and how to recognise a good result.
Implants
Mehr erfahren →Structure, materials, planning: what a dental implant achieves and what it requires.
Diagnostics
Mehr erfahren →X-ray, cone beam CT, three-dimensional planning – what is made visible before the procedure.