Professional Teeth Cleaning
Professional Teeth Cleaning in Basel
In brief: professional teeth cleaning
Professional teeth cleaning complements daily oral hygiene by removing plaque, calculus and external staining from areas that are difficult to clean at home. Together with individual risk assessment and good home care, it can support prevention of gingivitis, periodontitis and caries.
Our dental hygiene team in Basel uses air polishing where appropriate, ultrasonic instruments and fine hand instruments. The method is adapted to the individual teeth, restorations, implants, periodontal condition and sensitivity.
Potential Benefits and Treatment Goals
Prevention: professional removal of bacterial biofilm and calculus supports caries and periodontal prevention as part of an individual maintenance programme.
air polishing with fine powders such as erythritol can remove biofilm and extrinsic staining with minimal abrasion when used appropriately.
Fresh breath and a clean-mouth feeling through removal of biofilm and deposits from teeth and, where indicated, tongue cleaning.
Healthier gums: effective biofilm control can reduce gingival inflammation and bleeding.
Aesthetic effect: removal of many external stains from coffee, tea or tobacco.
recall intervals are based on your individual risk rather than a fixed schedule for everyone.
Treatment Process
Assessment & advice: plaque levels, gingival condition and individual risk assessment.
Biofilm disclosure: staining agents can make plaque visible and help target cleaning and home-care instruction.
Air polishing and instrumentation: gentle removal of biofilm, calculus and external staining according to the clinical situation.
detailed cleaning with fine instruments and assessment of interdental areas.
Fluoride and polishing where indicated: protection of susceptible tooth surfaces and finishing after cleaning.
interdental cleaning, brushing technique and personalised recommendations for daily care.
Scientific Context
Biofilm control:
Regular supportive periodontal care and professional plaque control are associated with better long-term periodontal stability and reduced tooth loss in at-risk patients.
Axelsson P, Lindhe J. (1981). J Clin Periodontol 8(4): 281–294. PMID: 6947997
Air polishing:
Low-abrasive erythritol powders can remove biofilm efficiently and are generally well tolerated when used according to the indication.
Hägi TT et al. (2013). Clin Oral Investig 17(2): 429–437. PMID: 22581462
Recall frequency:
Risk-based supportive-care intervals are used to maintain periodontal stability; shorter intervals are often appropriate for patients with a history of periodontitis.
Lang NP et al. (2009). J Clin Periodontol 36(9): 808–814. PMID: 19664169
Fluoride:
Professional fluoride applications can reduce caries risk in appropriately selected patients, including adults with increased caries susceptibility.
Marinho VCC et al. (2015). Cochrane Database Syst Rev (7): CD002279. PMID: 26202746
Costs and Individual Treatment Planning
(depending on appointment length, amount of calculus and individual risk; costs are explained in advance)
Treatment | Indicative Range |
Professional dental cleaning (45–60 min) | 100 – 140 |
Extended session (60–75 min, e.g. periodontitis / extensive calculus) | 140 – 180 |
Fluoride varnish / gel (optional, where indicated) | 40 |
Interdental-care set / instruction | 15 – 35 |
Frequently asked questions
How often should I have a professional dental cleaning?
The appropriate interval depends on individual risk. Many patients are reviewed approximately every 6 to 12 months, while a history of periodontitis or increased risk may require shorter maintenance intervals, for example every 3 to 4 months.
Is professional dental cleaning painful?
Modern instruments are designed to be as comfortable and tissue-preserving as possible. Sensitivity can still occur, particularly with exposed root surfaces or inflamed tissues, and we adapt the technique accordingly.
Can professional cleaning help with bad breath?
It can help when oral biofilm, periodontal inflammation or tongue coating contributes to bad breath. Persistent halitosis should be assessed for its underlying cause.
What is air polishing?
Air polishing uses water, air and a fine powder such as erythritol to remove biofilm and many external stains. With appropriate powder and technique, it can be a gentle alternative or complement to conventional polishing.
Summary
Professional teeth cleaning is one component of long-term oral health. Combined with effective home care and risk-based examinations, it helps control biofilm, gingival inflammation and external staining.
If you would like to determine an appropriate recall interval, we would be pleased to assess your individual caries and periodontal risk in Basel and tailor preventive care accordingly.
Diagnostics and Planning
Planning is based on a structured periodontal assessment. Relevant factors include signs of inflammation, probing depths, bleeding, recession, bone support, oral hygiene and individual risk factors. Treatment and maintenance are tailored accordingly.
Limitations, Risks and Alternatives
Treatment success depends substantially on control of inflammation, effective home oral hygiene and regular supportive maintenance. Smoking, diabetes, pronounced defects or advanced bone loss can affect the prognosis. Not every starting situation can be fully reconstructed anatomically.
Professional teeth cleaning in Basel: experience and clinical context
In our Basel practice, systematic diagnostics are combined with a clear tooth-preservation strategy. Periodontal and reconstructive aspects are considered together; complex periodontal-surgical questions are managed, where appropriate, in collaboration with suitably specialised colleagues.More about Dr Thomas Gasser’s training and qualifications.
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Depending on the individual situation, root coverage surgery,Dentalhygiene or Gum Contouring may also be relevant.You can find further dental services in Basel in our treatment overview.
Literature and Scientific Context
PubMed PMID 25495875 – Effect of professional mechanical plaque removal performed on a long-term, routine basis in the secondary prevention of periodontitis: a systematic review
The selected literature provides scientific context. Which findings are relevant to a specific treatment depends on the diagnosis, the starting situation, individual risks and the treatment goals agreed together.
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