Tartar removal

• They can cause bleeding gums, which is a typical symptom of periodontitis. The gums become darker, swollen and sensitive
• Periodontal disease can cause bad breath, unpleasant taste in the mouth
• Bleeding gums can cause accumulated bacteria to enter the bloodstream, where they can spread to distant areas of the body and cause health problems.
• In the most severe stages of periodontal disease, teeth become so loose that they eventually fall out or have to be removed.

• Your teeth become aesthetic and free from discolouration again 
• Your teeth remain healthy and intact in the long term
• Can prevent periodontal disease associated with unpleasant symptoms
• You can use it to prevent unpleasant bad breath
• You will receive practical tips for effective dental care at home

Plaque is a cohesive coating on the surface of the teeth that is filled with bacteria. Plaque is formed by food. Certain foods and drinks can cause plaque to build up on the teeth, turning them a yellowish-brown colour.

Tartar is calcified plaque. The formation of plaque is a threat to the health of your teeth because if it is not removed in time, it causes tooth decay and gingivitis. 

Unfortunately, neither deposits, discolouration nor tartar can be removed at home, but only in a dental practice.

I.Oral hygiene treatment 

An effective solution to the problem of tartar build-up due to calculus removal is a professional oral hygiene treatment. In a gentle, painless, quick and effective treatment, we remove deposits, discolouration and tartar from your teeth. 

In 45 minutes, your dental hygienist or dentist removes tartar and yellowish-brown discolouration with a special procedure called ultrasonic scaling. This gentle procedure can sometimes be equivalent to teeth whitening, as your teeth regain their natural colour and radiant shine.

At 5DENT, for example, professional oral hygiene treatment, i.e. the removal of tartar, is carried out:

1. Pre-examination: Tartar removal begins with a thorough examination, during which your dentist will get a comprehensive picture of the current condition of your teeth and determine the extent of tartar build-up on your teeth since your last treatment
2. Ultrasonic scaling: Tartar and discolouration are removed with a special ultrasonic device called a depurator. This device removes deposits gently but firmly so that the enamel is not damaged. The strong vibrations of the device create air bubbles that crumble the plaque and bounce it off the teeth.
3. Special salt blasting: If required, our dental hygienists can also supplement conventional scaling with ultrasound with salt blasting. In this treatment, a mixture of water and very fine, specially formulated dental salt is sprayed onto the surface of your teeth with a salt blower under high pressure. This procedure allows the salt to penetrate even the hard-to-reach interdental spaces and gently removes discolouration.
4. Polishing: The surface of your teeth is polished smooth with a polishing paste, special brushes and rubber brushes. This process prevents plaque from re-attaching. Polishing makes your teeth look silky smooth and vibrant
5. Oral hygiene consultation for good dental care at home: We complete your tartar removal with a personal oral hygiene consultation to give you all the valuable information you need about what you can do to prevent tartar recurrence at home. Our consultation covers the following topics:

• Which toothbrush to choose for proper tooth brushing
• How to use a particular type of toothbrush effectively
• How often and how you should floss
• When and how to use the interdental brush
• What is the right tongue and mucous membrane cleaning?
• When you should and should not use mouthwash and which one is best for you

6. Recall: To maintain a healthy condition, we will discuss individually when you need to come for a check-up to avoid more serious dental problems.

II.Guided biofilm therapy

Biofilm or dental plaque is a layer invisible to the naked eye that can form on teeth, implants, dentures and orthodontic appliances. The biofilm layer contains harmful bacteria that colonise and multiply in the oral cavity. It is therefore essential to remove the biofilm, as it not only damages the teeth but can also lead to the loss of implants.

• Thanks to plaque staining, the biofilm layer, tartar and plaque are clearly visible
• The Airflow salt solution technique gently and safely removes discolouration and existing tartar
• Perfect for removing even the toughest stains like tobacco stains or black tea and coffee stains
• The treatment is completely painless thanks to the “No-Pain” technology 
• Minimise the discomfort of cleaning worn tooth necks
• Also suitable for cleaning implants, does not damage the implant surface, does not scratch
• The most perfect cleaning process for all dental restorations: no damage, no scratching of crowns, thin ceramic shells.
• Pleasantly sweet taste during treatment thanks to the EMS Plus powder containing erythritol

• If you want to maintain the health of your teeth in the long term and prevent caries, tartar or periodontosis at an early stage
• If you already have periodontal disease and want to reverse this damaging process
• If you want to protect your restorations as it is the best cleaning method for implants, crowns, shells and bridges without damaging the titanium or ceramic surfaces
• If you want to keep hard-to-clean areas clean during orthodontic treatment
• If you suffer from receding gums, because the removal of the biofilm in the treatment of receding gums offers maximum comfort and a completely painless feeling compared to the classic treatment
• If you suffer from peri-implantitis (inflammation under the gums around the implant), this can be treated with little bleeding using PERIOFLOW PLUS powder and a special Piezon head for removing tartar from implants, the Piezon PI.

1. Examination and analysis: The first and most important step before any treatment is an examination to assess the condition of your teeth and the entire oral cavity, to diagnose the condition of the teeth or implants and soft tissue, and to assess the risk of caries
2. Plaque staining: A special dye is used to make plaque visible, the biofilm layer that forms on hard surfaces such as teeth, implants, dentures and orthodontic appliances and is otherwise invisible to the naked eye. Guided biofilm therapy aims to remove 100% of the biofilm. By making the biofilm, which is not visible to the naked eye, visible, we can do this faster and more effectively
3. Airflow treatment: Airflow plus powder removes biofilm and immature calculus from all types of surfaces in a minimally invasive manner: enamel, dentin, soft tissue, restorations, orthodontic appliances and implant surfaces.
4. Perioflow treatment: In Guided Biofilm Therapy, deeper pockets or the surface of the implants are also cleaned with this procedure if required.
5. Ultrasound scaling with “NO PAIN” PIEZON technology: The essence of PIEZON technology is gentleness, maximum efficiency and tissue protection. The linear vibration with intelligent feedback enables a painless treatment. There is no discomfort, no pain, because the PIEZON head only works when it encounters tartar, avoiding unnecessary contact with the intact tooth surface and thus unnecessary pain.
6. Check: After the cleaning is finished, we carefully check whether all areas have been cleaned properly. In a hand mirror, you can see how much more beautiful your teeth are than after a classic cleaning.
7. Instruction and motivation: In order to maintain a tartar- and biofilm-free condition, it is essential to learn the correct oral care in detail. We show you the instruments used in the practice, measure them individually and make suggestions for their use. You leave the practice knowing exactly what to use and how to use it in your oral care at home
8. Recall: To maintain a healthy condition, we will discuss each time individually when you need to come for a check-up to avoid more serious dental problems.

What if you care about the long-term health of your teeth and want to get rid of harmful tartar at a significant cost?

Don’t let tartar or biofilm compromise your dental health, as they can lead to significant long-term health problems and treatment costs. 

At 5DENT, we use the most advanced technologies and gentle methods to keep your teeth healthy and shiny with the highest level of expertise. Whether it’s tartar removal or guided biofilm therapy, our experienced team of experts will ensure that you receive the best care.

Make an appointment and enjoy the safety and comfort that the 5DENT dental clinic offers.