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Why treat caries under a microscope?

Illustration: a dental microscope over a tooth
SHORT ANSWER

Under magnification the doctor sees the smallest details and removes only the tissue affected by caries. Healthy tooth tissue is preserved. This is the right way to treat, even though it takes longer.

1A microscope is not just for root canals

Many people think a dental microscope is needed only for root canal treatment. We use it for treating caries too, so we can work as precisely and gently as possible.

A dentist treats a tooth under the microscope, with an assistant working alongside
Treatment under the microscope at our clinic: the dentist looks at the tooth through the eyepieces while an assistant helps alongside.

2What can be seen under magnification

Under high magnification the doctor sees the borders of the decay and removes only the diseased tissue. Healthy tissue is not ground away, which matters for the tooth to last a long time.

A dental microscope in a clinic treatment room
The microscope in a clinic treatment room.

3What it gives you

  • Precise diagnosis and treatment
  • Preservation of healthy tooth tissue
  • A minimally invasive approach
  • A high-quality restoration
  • A long-lasting result

4Why it takes longer

Working under a microscope takes more time than working by eye. But the more healthy tissue can be saved, the better for the tooth. That is why we believe this approach is right.

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