Staying healthy as you get older
Longevity medicine in Küsnacht: prevention and diagnostics for healthy ageing
With longevity medicine in Küsnacht, we add a look at the whole body to our dentistry. It is about prevention: the aim is to spot the risk of degenerative diseases early, before any symptoms appear. Dr. med. / med. dent. Arno König guides you through this personally.
What longevity medicine is
Longevity means long life. Longevity medicine is prevention with one aim: staying healthy as you get older. It looks for the risk of degenerative diseases while you still feel healthy. In degenerative diseases, tissues or organs lose function over time.
A detected risk is not a diagnosis, and no one can promise a longer life.
Who a longevity consultation is for
Longevity medicine is for people without acute symptoms who want to plan ahead for their health. At the first consultation, we establish whether an assessment is right for you. If you have acute symptoms, please see your GP (family doctor).
Longevity diagnostics in three steps
We agree with you individually how long the process takes and how many appointments you need.
Personal consultation
We talk about your health, your goals and your medical history. We also clarify whether an assessment makes sense for you.
Examinations and analysis
Targeted examinations help to spot risks early. After the consultation, we decide which ones to carry out.
Individual plan
Finally, you receive personal recommendations for your health.
Personal guidance from Dr Arno König
In longevity medicine, Dr. med. / med. dent. Arno König guides you personally. He previously worked in surgery at Klinik Bethanien in Zurich and ran his own practice for decades before selling it a few years ago. Since then, he has treated patients at Zahnklinik Küsnacht. His areas of focus are outpatient cosmetic surgery, implantology and CEREC, as well as longevity diagnostics.
To make an appointment, call us on +41 44 915 17 77 or use the appointment form. In the form, choose “Longevity medicine” as the treatment.
On the team page, you can find out more about Dr Arno König and the other people in the team.
Longevity medicine and dental check-ups
Longevity medicine adds to regular check-ups of teeth and gums, but it does not replace them. Your mouth is part of prevention too. According to the Swiss Dental Association (SSO), periodontitis increases the risk of heart, circulatory and respiratory diseases. Our guide explains how gum disease and heart disease are linked.
Costs and health insurance
We do not quote a fixed price. The costs depend on the scope of the assessment, and we discuss them with you in a personal consultation.
Compulsory basic health insurance (Grundversicherung) pays for early detection examinations only in the specific cases that a federal ordinance lists. So check with your health insurer beforehand, including any supplementary insurance (Zusatzversicherung).
Frequently asked questions about longevity medicine
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+41 44 915 17 77What is longevity medicine?
Longevity medicine is prevention. It looks for the risk of degenerative diseases before you notice any symptoms. At Zahnklinik Küsnacht, Dr Arno König looks after this area.
How does a longevity assessment work in Küsnacht?
It has three steps: a consultation, targeted examinations and a personal plan with recommendations. We agree the number of appointments with you.
Does Swiss health insurance pay for longevity medicine?
Basic health insurance covers early detection only in the cases set out by law. Check this with your health insurer beforehand. We discuss the costs in a personal consultation.
Does longevity medicine replace regular visits to the dentist?
No. Dental check-ups and dental hygiene remain the foundation of healthy teeth. Longevity medicine adds a look at the rest of the body.
Related pages
- Dental check-ups at Zahnklinik Küsnacht
What happens at a check-up and when we take X-rays.
- Dental hygiene in Küsnacht
Professional cleaning with ultrasound and AirFlow.
- Our team at the clinic
The five people at the clinic and their fields.
Request a longevity medicine consultation
The first step is a personal consultation. Request it online and choose “Longevity medicine” in the form, or give us a call. We are also happy to arrange appointments outside opening hours.