Treatment under anaesthesia
Treatment while you sleep – for anxious patients, children and extensive procedures.
What is Treatment under anaesthesia?
Together with a specialist anaesthesiologist we treat under general anaesthesia or sedation. This also allows several treatments in a single session. Children up to the age of 12 can be treated under general anaesthesia. The clinic has a well-equipped treatment room with a modern anaesthesia machine and an adjoining recovery room.
In four steps
- 01Pre-assessment with the anaesthetist
- 02Arrive having fasted
- 03Treatment under anaesthesia
- 04Waking up & aftercare
FAQ
Above all for extensive procedures such as bone augmentation, extensive dental restoration, surgical removal of wisdom teeth or larger implant procedures – and for anyone who, out of anxiety, would rather not be aware of the treatment.
You are put into a sleep-like state by inhalation or by injection and are not aware of the treatment. Once you are asleep, a thin breathing tube is placed in your windpipe, through which the anaesthesia machine supplies you evenly with oxygen and anaesthetic gas.
Experience shows that a procedure under general anaesthesia causes considerably less pain after the operation.
No. For smaller procedures or short appointments, sedation in twilight sleep is also possible and can be calming enough. Which form is right depends on the type and length of the procedure.
Not always. We first analyse and plan the treatment carefully; if preliminary treatment is needed, more than one appointment is required so that you can enjoy a high-quality result for a long time.
That depends on the scope. Allow time to wake up afterwards and arrange for someone to collect you.
Usually not. Where necessary, we use local anaesthesia. For anxious patients we also offer treatment under general anaesthesia.
In Switzerland, dental treatment is usually not covered by basic health insurance. Many supplementary insurance plans contribute – we will gladly prepare a cost estimate for you to submit.
Usually within the same week – and on the same day if you are in pain. We offer emergency treatment Monday to Saturday until 21:00.