DENTAL IMPLANTS
Implants and orthodontics
About my training in implants and orthodontics:
I wrote my doctoral thesis in oral and maxillofacial surgery under the renowned Prof. Wilfried Wagner in Mainz on implant systems. My work was presented at a Viennese congress while I was still a student.
I wrote my master thesis on navigation systems in implantology, a subject that was still relatively unknown at the time.
I enjoyed my orthodontic training in a very large and well-known practice in Mainz (Doctors Klein/Seiferth), where I completed two years of further training before opening my practice.
What are ceramic direct implants?
Ceramic direct implants are a special type of dental implants made of ceramic material. Unlike conventional implants, where the implant is made of titanium or titanium alloys, ceramic implants are made entirely of zirconia (zirconium oxide) or other ceramic materials.
Ceramic direct implants are considered an alternative option to titanium implants in dentistry and have some potential advantages:
- Esthetics: Ceramic implants can provide more natural esthetics due to their white color, especially in patients with thin or transparent gums. In the anterior region, where esthetics are particularly important, ceramic implants can create a more harmonious appearance.
- Biocompatibility: Ceramic implants are considered biocompatible, meaning that they are well tolerated by the body and should not cause allergic reactions or tissue irritation. This can be particularly beneficial for patients who are allergic to titanium or have concerns about the use of metal implants.
- Lower thermal conductivity: Compared to titanium implants, ceramic implants have lower thermal and cold conductivity. This may help the implants to heat up or cool down less when the temperature in the oral cavity changes, which may be perceived as more comfortable.
- Reduced risk of soft tissue discoloration: Some patients may experience discoloration of the gums around titanium implants. Ceramic implants can reduce this risk because the ceramic material does not cause discoloration.
However, it is important to note that ceramic implants are not suitable in all clinical situations and for all patients. Each case should be evaluated individually and the decision to use ceramic implants should be made in consultation with an experienced dentist or implantologist.
Research and clinical studies continue to evaluate the long-term performance and durability of ceramic implants.
Dental implants – usage in the practice
Example of missing incisors
With this young 20-year-old lady, both lateral incisors were missing from birth. In cases like these I prefer to close the gaps orthodontically and treat the canines with a veneer, which would also be much cheaper, but the family chose the more arduous route:
- Gap opening for the implants using the lingual technique
- Temporary teeth were bonded to neighbouring teeth
- Implants placed using drilling template
- Four months healing time
- Restoration of implants with crowns
- Important: Gum papillae must develop
After treatment with veneers
Before treatment with veneers
Before treatment with veneers
Example of a front tooth
The front tooth of this young lady was repaired with a dark, unattractive filling after an accident. The tooth even looks crooked afterwards. The girl suffered a great deal with this tooth, but wanted to be treated as gently as possible with a veneer.
A single veneer on a front tooth in an area with maximum visibility and exposure poses the greatest challenge both for me and for the dental technician, as the final shade is only visible after the veneer has been finally bonded to the rest of the tooth.
After treatment with veneers
Before treatment with veneers
After treatment with veneers
TREATMENT IN COMBINATION WITH BLEACHING OR IMPLANTS
Bleaching
If you want whiter teeth, then of course you have to bleach them beforehand using bleaching trays. This is because the new crowns/veneers are adapted to match the new tooth shade.
Implants
For reasons of hygiene, I do not insert implants at the same time as carrying out other treatment. I first conduct a DVT analysis (this is a 3-dimensional X-ray to see all important structures such as distance to the maxillary sinuses, distance to the nerve track in the lower jaw and to the adjacent teeth) by means of a drilling template in a separate session.
Healing times
It is important to observe the typical healing times (two months in the lower jaw, approx. six months in the upper jaw). But in the meantime I will take care of all your other teeth so that you will very quickly experience a feeling of success.
These are examples of how treatments can be planned sensibly and effectively so that you don’t lose interest and spend too much time with too many appointments in the dental practice.
Stress-free dates
If you wish, we can also plan longer treatments with my team on Saturdays and Sundays so that your work during the week is stress-free.
PRACTICE INFORMATION
Your dental practice in the centre of Stade
When choosing the location of our practice, we made sure that it was within easy reach. It is very close to parking facilities and public transport stops.
| Erreichbarkeit | Entfernung zu Fuß |
|---|---|
| Fahrradständer | direkt vor der Tür |
| Parkhaus | ca. 2 Minuten |
| Bushaltestelle (Pferdemarkt) | ca. 2 Minuten |
| Bahnhof (S-Bahn und Bahn) | ca. 8 Minuten |
