General Anaesthesia in Düsseldorf

Dental treatment under general anaesthesia

For many people, a visit to the dentist is associated with great anxiety. The mere thought of possible pain or the sound of the drill is enough to trouble many patients. Dental treatment is therefore often avoided, postponed or delayed for far too long. It is, however, possible to carry out dental treatment without major stress for the patient.

Treatment under general anaesthesia with Dr. Pantas, your dentist in Düsseldorf, can help to detect and resolve dental problems at an early stage, before it is too late. General anaesthesia is also an option even without fear of the dentist. Dr. Pantas can use general anaesthesia, for example, when more extensive procedures are involved.

The alternative to local anaesthesia — general anaesthesia

At some dental practices, many treatments are carried out only under conventional local anaesthesia. For this, an anaesthetic is injected into the gums to block the transmission of the pain stimulus. At Dr. Pantas in Düsseldorf, treatment under general anaesthesia can be carried out instead of local anaesthesia.

This can have the advantage that patients do not consciously experience the treatment situation, and anxiety or tension can be significantly reduced. What perception and experience can be expected in each individual case depends on the anaesthesia and the individual situation. This is particularly sensible for more extensive and time-consuming operations.

At your dentist in Düsseldorf, treatment under general anaesthesia is possible when one or more teeth need to be removed. The removal of wisdom teeth under general anaesthesia is possible, as is the extraction of a single tooth. Furthermore, implants can also be placed under general anaesthesia. This form of anaesthesia can also be used when abscesses need to be removed.

General anaesthesia is also sensible when root canal treatments need to be carried out or when a patient suffers from a strong gag reflex. In the case of a needle phobia and/or dental phobia, treatment under general anaesthesia is also a suitable option.

Here is an overview of when dental treatment under general anaesthesia is possible and sensible:

• Surgical removal of one or more teeth (for example wisdom teeth)
• Placement of implants
• Removal of abscesses
• Apicoectomy (root-end resection)
• Strong gag reflex
• Needle phobia and/or dental phobia
• Extensive treatment of several teeth in a single session
• Allergic intolerance to local anaesthetics
• Patients with disabilities who are unable to cooperate sufficiently

How does dental treatment under general anaesthesia work?

The anaesthesia is not administered by a dentist in Düsseldorf, but by an anaesthetist. The anaesthetist is present throughout the entire treatment and monitors the patient under anaesthesia. Beforehand, the patient is therefore also examined by the anaesthetist, who gathers information about pre-existing conditions, medications and other relevant factors. The anaesthetist also informs you about possible risks and complications and what you need to bear in mind after the treatment. If, from the anaesthetist's point of view, there is nothing to prevent general anaesthesia, you give your written consent to the anaesthesia and to any cost coverage.

On the day of treatment, please come to the practice with an empty stomach. This means you should not eat or drink anything for at least six hours beforehand. After the anaesthetist has put you into a deep sleep with an individually adjusted dose of the anaesthetic, they monitor your vital signs throughout the entire treatment. Meanwhile, our team of dentists treats your teeth. You then wake up in our modern and comfortable rooms. Please arrange for someone you trust to accompany you home — due to the general anaesthesia, you will not yet be fit to drive.

Cost of dental treatment under general anaesthesia

Anxious patients are often deterred by the high cost of general anaesthesia, so that they prefer not to have their teeth treated at all. Since an anaesthetist must always be present during dental treatment under general anaesthesia, higher treatment costs automatically arise. The level of treatment costs is therefore also based on the duration of the dental treatment. The longer the general anaesthesia lasts, the higher the costs, of course. Around 200–250 euros per hour is estimated for this. The cost of a treatment also depends on the type and extent of the procedure.

Does health insurance cover the cost of general anaesthesia?

Unfortunately, health insurance providers do not cover the cost of the anaesthesia in every case. In exceptional cases, however, the costs incurred are borne by the statutory health insurance providers. With private health insurance, cost coverage is governed by your tariff.

Cases in which health insurance providers cover the costs:

• Documented allergies to local anaesthetics, or organic conditions that rule out local anaesthesia
• Children under twelve years of age who, due to a lack of cooperation, cannot be treated under local anaesthesia
• Anxious patients who can present a psychiatric certificate from their treating therapist
• People with disabilities and patients who, due to their mental or physical condition, are unable to cooperate during treatment or who are at risk of endangering themselves during treatment
• Extensive dental surgical procedures that, due to their scope, cannot be carried out under local anaesthesia

Facts about dental treatment under general anaesthesia in Düsseldorf

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Are there alternatives to general anaesthesia?

For anxious patients and people for whom general anaesthesia is too expensive, we offer an alternative at the dental practice of Dr. Pantas in Düsseldorf. It is possible to place the patient into a twilight sleep, so that they are calm and are not actively aware of the treatment. No anaesthetist is required, which makes the treatment less expensive. As a rule, however, the patient must also pay the costs of sedation themselves.

If, however, you suffer from severe fear of the dentist, we recommend treatment under general anaesthesia. We are happy to advise you personally about the options for dental treatment in Düsseldorf. Simply ask us about general anaesthesia or an alternative. Together we will find the suitable treatment path for you and your teeth!