Costs | The rubber dam

Costs For the creation of a rubber dam there is no billing item in the assessment scale for dental services (BEMA). However, there is the possibility of the settlement item “special measures for fillings”. Even those insured by public health insurance who take advantage of private treatment must pay for the rubber dam privately, if … Costs | The rubber dam

The rubber dam

What is the rubber dam? The rubber dam includes a square rubber blanket that shields one or more teeth from the oral cavity. This rubber does not let liquids or saliva through. It also protects the patient from swallowing or inhaling foreign bodies. Through small holes or recesses in the rubber, the teeth can protrude … The rubber dam

Amalgam Removal | The rubber dam

Amalgam Removal Amalgam fillings containing mercury contain toxins that should not be swallowed. If a filling is to be removed, it is recommended to apply a rubber dam. Because when drilling out the filling material, amalgam dust is created, which combines with the drilling water. This water has to be sucked out, otherwise it flows … Amalgam Removal | The rubber dam

Temporary filling

Introduction – What is a temporary filling? A temporary filling (also called a temporary filling) is a filling that is not permanent. It has to be renewed within a certain period of time because the material is washed out or removed. This is because temporary filling materials have poorer mechanical and esthetic properties than permanent … Temporary filling

Temporary filling after a temporary filling | Temporary filling

Temporary filling after a temporary filling In principle, leaking temporary fillings can be replaced by new temporary fillings. However, it should be noted that when replacing fillings, it is always necessary to remove some of the hard tooth substance, which weakens the tooth. It is assumed that a tooth undergoes a filling replacement about 4 … Temporary filling after a temporary filling | Temporary filling

The seal

Definition A seal (tooth seal) is colloquially called a tooth filling made of amalgam, a mercury alloy (silver amalgam). Individual components of this filling material are: Silver (40%) Tin (32%) Copper (30%) Indium (5%) Mercury (3%) and Zinc (2%). Discussions about the seal Amalgam dental fillings are still the subject of many discussions today. Critics … The seal

Application | The seal

Application Amalgam is still frequently used in German dental practices and is also quite easy to insert into the tooth. After a local anaesthetic is applied, the caries is completely removed and the tooth is prepared in a box-shaped manner. This preparation ensures the highest possible adhesion between the tooth substance and the filling material. … Application | The seal

The cost of a seal | The seal

The cost of a seal The cost of a seal, i.e. a tooth filling, depends on the material chosen for the filling. In most cases there is the possibility of a plastic or amalgam filling. Each of these materials has its own advantages and disadvantages. The most frequently chosen seal is made of plastic. The … The cost of a seal | The seal

Amalgam filling

Introduction If a tooth has been affected by caries, the substance softened by the bacteria must be removed. A cavity is created, i.e. a hole in the tooth, which must be filled. The filling serves to prevent a further loss of hard tooth substance and to give the tooth its stability again. Fillings made of … Amalgam filling