Our Treatments
In our referral practice we offer specialized care for more complex root canal treatments and friendly, caring dentistry for children.
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At PurEndo
Our team of highly trained specialists provides comprehensive endodontic and pediatric dental care to ensure the health and happiness of every smile.
Our experts have years of experience performing a wide range of endodontic procedures, including emergency treatments, root canal therapy and endodontic surgery. We also offer guided endodontics, an advanced technique that makes the treatment of severely calcified root canals more effective and efficient.
For our youngest patients, we offer specialized pediatric dentistry. Our approach to working with children focuses on making their dental experience as enjoyable as possible. We use jokes, distractions, and most importantly, patience and lots of attention to make children feel comfortable.
At PurEndo you have access to advanced equipment and technology, including oral microscopes and 3D digital imaging, which help us accurately diagnose and treat potentially serious problems such as cracked teeth.
To ensure positive, lasting treatment results, we design customized care plans that take into account each patient's oral health history and symptoms.
Whether you need advanced endodontic care or gentle pediatric dental services, PurEndo is committed to providing top quality care for your entire family.
Make an appointment today by calling the office or by registering via the form on our website.
Why PurEndo Referral Practice
Experience
More than 10 years of experience in treating patients.
Latest technology
Access to the most modern equipment and technology.
Root canal treatment
Specialized in all facets of root canal treatments.
Academic background
Lecturer at ACTA & PhD student endodontology.
Certified
Endodontist certificate by the NVvE.
Research
Number of publications in renowned medical journals.
Our Team
João Filipe Brochado Martins, endodontist
Graduated in dentistry from the University of Coimbra, Portugal in 2013. He settled in the Netherlands in 2016. He completed his 3-year specialist training with honors at the Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) in 2022. During his specialist training, João developed an interest in research and has published in several renowned international journals. He has the privilege of teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate endodontic students at ACTA. He is a member of the Dutch Association for Endodontology, European Society for Endodontology and also of the American Association of Endodontists.
Yvonne Potgieser, endodontist
Graduated as a dentist from ACTA in 2007. During her dental training, she developed an interest in endodontics. After obtaining her diploma, she worked in various dental practices, where she performed numerous root canal treatments using a microscope. She has followed many courses in the field of endodontics. In 2019, Yvonne completed a postgraduate training as an endodontist at ACTA. Since 2021, she has focused exclusively on root canal treatments. Yvonne is registered with both the NVVE (Dutch Association for Endodontology) and the ESE (European Society of Endodontology).
Sara Mendes, dentist specilising in pediatric dentistry
Graduated from the University of Lisbon, Portugal in 2015 and has been working in the Netherlands since 2017. As a dentist, her passion lies in treating children and creating a trusting environment. She believes in treating patients in a calm and compassionate manner focusing on anxiety management and behavioral management techniques for children. Sara has experience and training in non-invasive treatments such as SDF application, Hall technique and SMART fillings. She also performs conventional treatments such as dental restorations (composite and GIC using rubber dam when applicable), pulp therapy (pulpotomy and pulpectomy) and extractions.
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Why was I referred to the specialist?General dentists can perform root canal treatment themselves, but in certain circumstances your regular dentist may not feel confident enough to perform the treatment successfully. This may be because the first treatment was unsuccessful and needs to be performed again. Often teeth have complex curved or narrow roots that are very difficult to treat without specialized equipment. Referring a patient in this situation is good practice and shows that a practitioner wants to achieve the best for their patient. Research suggests that specialists can achieve the highest success rates because they have the training, equipment and expertise to tackle difficult cases more effectively.
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What causes inflamed dental tissue?Tooth decay or a leaking filling are the main causes of inflammation of the dental tissue. Bacteria are usually the cause of the inflammation. Do your teeth feel sensitive when drinking cold or hot drinks? That could be the first signal. Sometimes the inflammation causes no complaints, but severe pain can also occur. Your dentist must remove the inflamed tooth tissue, otherwise it will die. If the dental tissue is not removed, the inflammation can spread to your jawbone. This can cause jaw bone around the tooth to be lost. Eventually, so much jaw bone can disappear that the teeth loosen or become painful when chewing. Your tooth may therefore feel too high.
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Is the bill reimbursed by health insurance?Root canal treatments are not covered by basic insurance for adults (from 18 years of age) and are not reimbursed. If you have taken out additional insurance for dental costs, you can ask your health insurer whether a root canal treatment is covered by the reimbursements. It may be that part of the treatment (ie a number of procedure codes) is not reimbursed by your insurance. Almost all health insurers reimburse the costs of treatment by the dental hygienist in whole or in part if you have additional dental insurance. For all children up to the age of 18, treatments are fully reimbursed from basic insurance. We recommend that you contact your health insurer to inquire whether you are eligible for any reimbursement.
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Can I request a deferment of payment?We work together with Infomedics, which makes it possible to postpone payment. You can postpone the payment date by a maximum of 4 weeks . You can easily arrange this yourself by contacting the Infomedics service line or via their website at infomedics.nl
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How can I request a payment arrangement?We work together with Infomedics, which makes it possible to request a payment arrangement. If you cannot pay your bill in one go, you can request a payment plan from them. This is possible for bills from €30 . For bills under €100 you can make an arrangement for a maximum of 3 installments. For bills from €100 you can make an arrangement for a maximum of 5 installments. For more information, please contact Infomedics or visit their website at www.infomedics.nl
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