Sedation / Anesthesia
Sleep through the Procedure
Particularly lengthy treatments, or those involving hard-to-reach teeth, can be very stressful for patients. Our anesthesiologists can help you literally sleep through this time. In many cases, nitrous oxide sedation or dental hypnosis, for which some of our doctors have special training, is sufficient.
Dr. Henning
Bahnemann
Christof
Riffel
Dr. Bahnemann and Mr. Riffel are our specialists for nitrous oxide sedation and dental hypnosis.
“Anxious patients” – that was yesterday
The Kureck dental practice specializes in treating “dental anxiety” and “uneasy feelings.” The pleasant, calm atmosphere of the practice, the organization, and the training of the doctors and assistants ensure a feeling of well-being and safety—both before and after treatment. Read an article from Vivart magazine here:
Can You Feel at Ease at the Dentist?
We Say: with Us, Absolutely!
Even if no one likes to admit it – nervousness and fear before or during a dental visit are common. More than 70% of the population experience them. It is therefore only natural to seek assistance:
Relaxed and Anxiety-Free Thanks to Modern Nitrous Oxide Sedation.
Nitrous oxide is a pleasant sedative that works quickly and is well tolerated even by children. Nitrous oxide relaxes immediately and reduces the sensation of pain. You feel an inner calm and feel a little like you are in a dream. The treatment time seems to pass more quickly, and yet you remain awake and responsive. After just 5–10 minutes, you are completely clear again and can go home.
The method has been used by dentists for decades and is constantly being technically improved. A mixture of pure oxygen and nitrous oxide is inhaled via a small nasal mask. The dentist slowly increases the dose until the patient is relaxed and anxiety-free.
Modern Anesthesia: Overcoming Fear with Anesthesia.
Anesthesia has developed significantly in recent years. Precise, individual dosing now makes general anesthesia medically safe for most people. It is comparable to a gentle deep sleep. The patient lies relaxed on a comfortable couch and is completely unaware of the treatment.
Naturally, any decision for or against general anesthesia must be preceded by a detailed discussion with the dentist and the anesthesiologist. Likewise, a detailed medical history should be taken before treatment, e.g., by the family doctor, to rule out even the smallest possible risk. And: only anesthesiologists should administer general anesthesia. Praxis am Kureck has a specialized anesthesia team for treatment under anesthesia.
Treatment under general anesthesia (also known as intubation anesthesia — ITN) leads many anxious patients to permanently lose their fear. Experience shows that anxious patients, after an initial treatment under ITN, actually overcome their dental anxiety and, for example, manage with conventional local anesthesia during their next treatment.