Amalgam-free treatment

We don`t use amalgam in our dental practice. We are convinced that there are better alternatives with superior biotolerance, e.g. inlays made of gold or ceramics, as well as composite fillings.

Bleaching (Tooth whitening)

Radiant white teeth – who doesn’t want them? That’s usually not a problem anymore these days. Our dental hygiene department provides several products and methods to bleach your teeth gently and pain-free. The application ideally happens in our practice with an intensive chairside treatment for the best results. Alternatively our laboratory can produce individual bleaching casts for you, which you can use at home. Our dental hygienists will be happy to advise you.

Digital impression using a 3-D Scanner

The intraoral scanner allows us in suitable cases to perform three-dimensional digital impressions of your teeth in order to fabricate new dental restorations, such as crowns and bridges (also on implants). The classical technique using a tray filled with impression material, which many patients find unpleasant, is then no longer necessary..

3D Printer

We manufacture highly accurate bite splints, drilling templates, long-term temporaries and individual impression trays in our in-house laboratory, using state-of-the-art 3D printing technology.

Electroacupuncture, kinesiology & bioresonance therapy

In cooperation with holistic & homeopathic physicians we can have the tolerability of materials and drugs tested, that we would like to use for your treatment, before we start. This can ensure, that adverse side effects of your dental treatment are avoided.

Funktionsanalyse

Die Funktionsanalyse gibt Auskunft über die Bewegungen Ihrer Kiefergelenke, sowie die Position Ihrer Kiefer und Zähne zueinander und deren Funktion miteinander. Die dadurch gewonnenen Informationen sind für die Anfertigung von hochwertigem Zahnersatz unabdingbar, insbesondere in Verbindung mit Implantaten. Das Verfahren garantiert den gewünschten Behandlungserfolg und beugt somit Spätschäden im gesamten Kauorgan vor. Wir führen aus diesem Grund bei nahezu allen Sanierungen eine Funktionsanalyse durch, teilweise auch als elektronische, computergestützte Vermessung mit digitaler Aufzeichnung der Gelenkbahnen und -winkel.

Functional analysis

The functional analysis provides information about the movements of your temporomandibular joints as well as the position of your jaws and teeth in relation to each other and their function with each other. The information thus obtained is indispensable for the production of high-quality dentures, especially in combination with implants. The procedure guarantees the desired treatment success and therefore prevents later damage to the entire masticatory organ. For that reason we carry out a functional analysis for almost all our dental restorations, sometimes even as an electronic procedure with the use of a computer to enable a very precise digital registration of the movements of the temporo-mandibular joint.

Implantate

Implantate sind schraubenförmige künstliche Zahnwurzeln aus entweder Titan, einer Titan-Zirkon-Legierung oder Keramik, die operativ in den Kiefer eingebracht werden. Das Implantat verwächst im Laufe einer Einheilzeit fest mit dem Knochen und kann nun mit Zahnersatz aller Art belastet werden. Es gibt dazu eine Vielzahl verschiedener Aufbauten, die in das Implantat eingedreht werden und dann die finale Rekonstruktion tragen; die sowohl zementiert als auch aufgeschraubt werden kann. Implantate sind die optimale Versorgung beim Fehlen eines Einzelzahnes, als Brückenanker zur Vermeidung von Teilprothesen und zur Befestigung von Zahnersatz im zahnlosen Kiefer. Sie bieten dem Patienten mehr Kaufunktionalität, Komfort und Lebensfreude.
In geeigneten Fällen ist es überdies möglich, unmittelbar nach der Zahnentfernung ein Sofortimplantat einzubringen, welches manchmal sogar sofort mit Zahnersatz belastet werden kann.

Implants

Implants are screw-shaped artificial dental roots made of either titanium, a titanium/zirconium alloy or ceramic, which are surgically inserted into the jaw. The implant fuses firmly with the bone over the course of a healing period and can now be loaded with all types of dentures. There is a variety of different abutments that are screwed into the implant and then support the final reconstruction, which can be either cemented or screwed-on. Implants are the ideal restoration in the absence of a single tooth, or may act as bridge anchors to avoid partial dentures and are also perfect for supporting dentures in the edentulous jaw. They offer more chewing functionality, comfort and zest for life to the patient.
In suitable cases, it is also possible to insert an implant immediately after the removal of a tooth, which can then sometimes even be loaded with dentures right away.

Implantat- und Bohrschablonenplanung – 3D

Basierend auf einer dreidimensionalen DVT-Aufnahme können wir mit Hilfe einer Planungssoftware ein Implantat mit idealen Abmessungen auswählen und es danach in ihrem Kiefer virtuell optimal positionieren. Alle gefährdeten Nachbarstrukturen werden dabei in die 3D - Planung mit einbezogen, wodurch das Risiko absolut minimiert werden kann, diese zu schädigen. Die virtuell geplante Implantatposition wird anschliessend im Labor zur Herstellung einer Bohrschablone im CAD/CAM-Verfahren verwendet. Diese kommt dann bei der späteren Implantation zum Einsatz, um das Implantat in der zuvor festgelegten Idealposition setzen zu können.

Planning of implant positioning and drilling template construction – 3D

Based on a 3-dimensional cone beam-CT- scan, we can select an implant with ideal dimensions and afterwards position it virtually in the perfect spot in your jaw, using a special planning software. All endangered neighboring structures are included in the 3D-planning procedure, which minimizes the risk of damaging them. Based on the virtually defined implant position the laboratory then manufactures a drilling template with a CAD/CAM procedure, that is used in the subsequent implantation to place the implant in the previously determined ideal position.

Individualprophylaxe

Das beste Krisenmanagement ist die Prävention: die Prophylaxe. Wir bieten Ihnen ein individuell auf Sie zugeschnittenes Vorbeugeprogramm gegen Karies und Parodontose an. Es umfasst Speicheltestungen zur Bestimmung Ihres Karies- und Parodontose-Risikos, Instruktionen zur Optimierung der Mundhygiene, Versiegelungen und Fluoridierungen der Zähne, sowie natürlich die professionelle Zahnreinigung.
Dabei werden alle Zahnbeläge und -verfärbungen gründlich entfernt, die nicht nur kosmetisch unschön sind, sondern auch ein Risikofaktor für die Zahngesundheit sein können, besonders wenn sie in den Zahnzwischenräumen sitzen.
Mit einem Salzstrahlgerät (Airflow) beseitigen wir sehr sorgfältig und vollkommen schmerzlos hässliche Zahnbeläge (z.B. durch Kaffee-, Tee- und Nikotingenuss). Die anschließende Politur aller Zahnoberflächen garantiert, dass sich neue Beläge nicht so schnell wieder festsetzen können.

Individual prophylaxis

The best crisis management is prevention: the so-called prophylaxis. We offer you an individually tailored prevention program against decay and periodontitis. It includes saliva tests to determine your specific risk of developing decay and periodontitis, instructions for optimizing the oral hygiene, sealing and fluoridation of teeth, and of course professional tooth cleaning.
This involves the thorough removal of all dental plaque and stains, which are not only cosmetically unattractive, but can also be a risk factor for dental health, especially when they are located in the interdental spaces.
With a salt-jet-device (Airflow) we remove ugly stains (e.g. created by consuming coffee, tea or nicotine) very carefully and completely painlessly. The subsequent polishing of all tooth surfaces guarantees that new plaque will not be able to settle again so quickly.

Intraorale Kamera

Wir können mit einer intraoralen Kamera im Mund Bilder von Ihren Zähnen machen und Ihnen diese vergrößert auf dem Computerbildschirm zeigen. Die Aufnahmen sind bei unseren Beratungen äußerst hilfreich, um Ihnen Ihre Mundsituation optimal darstellen und erklären zu können; denn: „Ein Bild sagt oft mehr als 1000 Worte!“ Auf Wunsch drucken wir Ihnen die Bilder aus, so dass Sie sie mit nach Hause nehmen können. Dieser Service ist kostenlos!

Intraoral Camera

We can take pictures of your teeth with an intraoral camera and show them to you enlarged on the computer screen. The pictures are extremely helpful with our consultations to be able to show and explain your oral situation to you in the best possible way, according to the principle: “A picture quite often says more than words!“ On request we can print these pictures for you to take home. This service is free of charge!

Kinder- und Jugendprophylaxe

Zähne müssen von Anfang an sorgfältig gepflegt und professionell gereinigt werden, um sie dauerhaft gesund zu erhalten. Aus diesem Grund gibt es für alle Kinder und Jugendliche vom 6. bis zum 18. Lebensjahr eine auf deren besondere Bedürfnisse abgestimmte Prophylaxe.
Wir erklären den jungen Patienten wie Karies entsteht und wie sie diese durch zuckerarme Ernährung und richtiges Putzen vermeiden können. Eventuelle Zahnbeläge werden angefärbt, um die Qualität der Mundhygiene zu veranschau-lichen und die Kinder zur Intensivierung ihrer häuslichen Zahnpflege zu bewegen. Dies geschieht bei unseren ganz jungen Patienten natürlich auf eher spielerische Art und Weise.
Die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen erstatten die Leistungen der Kinder- und Jugendprophylaxe in vollem Umfang bis zum 18. Lebensjahr.

Children- and Youth Prophylaxis

Teeth must be thoroughly cared for and professionally cleaned from the very start to keep them permanently healthy. For this reason there is a special dental hygiene program for all children and teenagers from 6 to 18 years of age to cater for their special needs.
We explain how decay develops to our young patients and how they can avoid it by eating a low-sugar diet and brushing properly. Possible dental plaque is stained to illustrate the quality of the oral hygiene and to encourage the kids to intensify their dental care at home. Of course, this is done in a rather playful way for our very young patients.
The statutory health insurances reimburse these services in full for all children and teenagers until the age of 18.

Klebetechnik

Hochmoderne Klebeverbindungen sind aus der heutigen Zahnheilkunde nicht mehr wegzudenken. Selbstverständlich profitieren Sie auch in unserer Praxis davon. Wir verkleben alle unsere Kunststofffüllungen vollflächig mit der Zahnsubstanz für längeren Halt und bessere Ästhetik.
Das Erscheinungsbild der Zähne im sichtbaren Bereich können wir mit Veneers erheblich verbessern! Das sind hauchdünne aufgeklebte Keramikschalen, die sowohl die Farbe, als auch die Form und Stellung der Zähne korrigieren können.
Eine kleinere Einzelzahnlücke kann mit einer “Maryland-Brücke” versorgt werden, die über zwei an den Nachbarzähnen verklebte Hilfsflügel verankert wird.
Alle vollkeramischen Restaurationen, die wir in Ihren Mund einsetzen, werden mittels Klebetechnik auf den Zähnen fixiert.
Unser zahntechnisches Labor setzt ebenfalls schon lange auf Klebeverbindungen. So werden heutzutage sämtliche Verankerungselemente (Geschiebe) Ihrer zahn- oder implantatgetragenen Versorgungen in den jeweiligen Ersatz eingeklebt; an Stelle von Löt- oder Laserverbindungen, die die jeweilgen Materialien meist stärker strapazieren und dadurch anfälliger machen.

Dental Adhesion Technique

Today`s dentistry would be impossible without ultramodern adhesive techniques. You will most definitely benefit from those in our practice as well. We bond all our plastic fillings to the entire tooth substance inside the cavities for longer retention and better aesthetics.
The appearance of the teeth in the visible area can be considerably improved with veneers! These are wafer-thin adhesive ceramic shells, that can correct the color as well as the shape and position of the teeth.
A smaller single tooth gap can be treated with a so-called “Maryland Bridge”, which is anchored by two auxiliary wings glued to the neighboring teeth.
All full-ceramic restorations that we place in your mouth are fixed to the teeth using an adhesive technique.
Our dental laboratory has also been using adhesive bonding for a long time. Nowadays, all anchoring elements (attachments) of your tooth- or implant-supported dentures are glued into the respective restoration, instead of solder or laser connections, which often put more stress on the particular materials and thus make them more vulnerable.

Laser treatment

A laser beam is an extremely focused bundle of high energy light, that can be used for therapeutic purposes. We use our laser on periodontitis patients for a much less painful treatment of inflammatory gum diseases or for desensitization of hypersensitive necks of teeth.

Magnifying glasses

Precision is an essential part of our profession. It therefore goes without saying that we work with magnifying glasses when performing difficult treatments to ensure a maximum of accuracy and quality.

General anaesthesia

We work closely together with an anaesthesiologist. This enables us to offer you a treatment under general anaesthesia or in deep sedation, e.g. for more envolved surgical procedures that are carried out in our practice on an outpatient basis.

Panoramic X-ray unit with integrated cone beam-CT

To further improve the quality of our treatments and for the well-being of our patients, we have invested in an ultra-modern, state-of-the-art panoramic X-ray unit with integrated cone beam-CT. This device provides a three-dimensional image of the jaws and teeth with a significantly lower exposure to X-rays than conventional X-ray devices. The high magnification of the images allows us to detect pathological changes that would have been overlooked otherwise. In addition, these 3-D images are ideal for placing implants virtually in the jaw and thus perfectly preparing our implant operations.

Periodontal treatment

After intensive preliminary treatment by our dental hygienists, we clean the deep periodontal pockets and smoothen the root surfaces of the teeth. The gums will then strengthen, regain firm contact with the tooth and the bone loss caused by the inflammation will be stopped. These procedures are often carried out with the help of a laser, which can have a positive influence on the healing process; especially in more severe cases.
Newer methods using the most up-to-date biotechnological materials (e.g. enamel matrix proteins) even allow – in appropriate cases – the full regeneration of the periodontal tissues, that the tooth had lost before. Of course we are always up to speed in this area as well, for the benefit of our patients.
As a preventive measure, we can perform special tests these days in order to obtain more precise information about the individual periodontal risk of each patient. You can read more about this under the topic: “Saliva test”.

Piezosurgery

Our piezosurgery device is able to make very fine incisions into hard tissue by extremely fast vibrations without damaging the soft tissues. The result is a much more tissue-conserving and precise surgical technique in certain bone surgery procedures that are particularly suitable for this technique.

Protaper

The Protaper method is a highly modern and very effective form of root canal treatment with excellent long-term success rates. The chances of lastingly preserving the affected tooth are particularly high. In contrast to the conventional manual procedure, the respective root canals using the Protaper method are machined with very fine and highly flexible titanium files, while the length of the canals is measured electronically with great precision during the process. As a consequence the method is more accurate, faster and safer than the conventional technique. Some of our dentists are specialists in this field. Talk to us about it.

Saliva test

Saliva tests show us your individual risk of developing decay and periodontitis. We use special test strips to take some saliva from your mouth and also some liquid from selected gum pockets and apply these samples to a culture medium. The subsequent bacteriological analysis, some of which takes place in an external laboratory, gives us precise information about the quantity and the type of microorganisms in your oral cavity that can cause decay and periodontitis. Based on these results, we will then take targeted countermeasures. In addition, we can do a cheek swab in order to determine whether you have a genetic predisposition for developing inflammatory periodontitis. This information is particularly important for defining the individual follow-up intervals of our perio-patients, especially in connection with implant reconstructions.

Fissure sealing

Deep fissures (furrows in the teeth) offer ideal adhesion opportunities for bacterial plaque and are therefore particularly susceptible to decay. They are so deep that the bristles of the toothbrush cannot reach their very bottom for cleaning. Sealing these fissures with a light-curing plastic gives a healthy tooth a very effective and long-lasting protection against decay.

Root canal treatments with the help of a microscope

We have extremely high quality standards, which of course also applies to the root canal treatments. A special microscope enables the dentist to look directly into the finest root canals of the teeth and thus achieve a considerably better treatment result. Our endodontologist Petra Schwab-Hammer is specialised in root canal treatments with this method and will be happy to advise you.