When a Tooth Has a Small Weak Spot
Even with very thorough dental care, carious areas or fine cracks in the enamel can occur. Some patients notice a slight pulling sensation with cold; often, however, the defect is only discovered during the annual routine check-up.
- •Temperature Sensitivity: A brief, sharp pain with cold drinks or hot coffee is a classic sign that the tooth interior is slightly exposed.
- •Chipped Edges: Through nighttime teeth grinding or constant pressure, tiny corners often chip off the tooth crown, making the enamel vulnerable.
- •Old, Dark Metal Fillings: Grey, discoloured amalgam fillings from earlier years can become brittle and are often very visually disturbing when smiling.
If action is taken in time, the majority of natural tooth substance can in many cases be preserved long-term through a composite restoration.
High-Quality Treatment with Composite
At our clinic, we exclusively use high-quality composite – a tooth-coloured, biocompatible plastic-ceramic blend that bonds optimally with your natural tooth substance. We have never used amalgam.
For smaller carious defects, the composite is built up layer by layer directly at the treatment chair and precisely adapted. For larger defects, our laboratory crafts a custom ceramic inlay. This is as resilient as a real tooth and integrates visually seamlessly.
Why Precision Matters Here
Precisely Colour-Matched
We match the composite material or ceramic exactly to your personal tooth colour. The filling is later barely distinguishable from natural tooth substance.
Optimal Tooth Preservation
Using fine and very precise micro-instruments, we remove only what is truly necessary of old or damaged substance.
High Fracture Resistance
The bonding technique anchors the new fillings firmly in the microscopically fine pores of the tooth and provides stable hold.
Calm and Composure
Caries removal does not have to be painful. Upon request, we anaesthetise the tooth gently and almost imperceptibly.
Experiences of Our Patients
A Solid Tooth as the Foundation
Natural teeth are irreplaceable. Well-made composite fillings or precise inlays are a very sensible measure to avoid expensive follow-up treatments (such as root canal treatments or implants) where possible.
Should more medically complex procedures such as ceramic inlays be advisable, we discuss any gaps in insurance coverage (e.g., with statutory health insurance) predictably and transparently regarding out-of-pocket contributions.
Costs of Tooth-Coloured Fillings
While the simplest cement fillings often still have a pure insurance tariff, modern, highly aesthetic procedures are regulated differently.
- ✓The time-intensive bonding and layering technique for modern tooth-coloured fillings often exceeds insurance guidelines, which requires a private co-payment.
- ✓An inlay is a small dental art piece and is therefore generally classified as a premium elective service.
Step by Step Back to a Healthy Bite
Calm Caries Removal
After a gentle local anaesthetic, we carefully remove all diseased tissue from the tooth and clean it thoroughly.
The Impression (for Inlays)
If we are crafting a ceramic inlay, we usually scan the tooth impression-free and painlessly with our modern 3D camera system.
The Layering (for Composite)
For a composite filling, we apply the soft material on-site layer by layer and carefully cure each individual layer with special blue light.
Polishing and Adjustment
We polish the filling until it feels pleasantly smooth when running the tongue over it and nothing sits 'higher' than before when biting.
A Relaxed Approach to the Drill
We know very well: the sound of the dental drill causes discomfort for many people. If you feel uncomfortable, please simply tell us openly. We take the necessary time, use proven, finely graduated anaesthesia methods, and are happy to give you a break at any time. This way, we transform the appointment into a controllable and manageable situation for you.
Mehr zu unseren Comfort-Optionen →A filling is truly successful when the patient, looking in the mirror shortly afterwards, first has to search for which tooth we actually worked on.
The Team at MEDICAL ART
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