Just as bone may be deficient, in some cases the mucosa or gingiva is also lacking. This does not only apply to implantology but also to a common issue familiar to many patients: teeth with receding gums and the associated sensitivity. Whether there is insufficient mucosa or gingiva around a natural tooth or around an implant, we can address the deficiency surgically and replace the missing tissue. For mucosal augmentation, we use the patient’s own tissue, which is most commo

A topic not suitable for children or the faint-hearted. For an implant to function reliably in the long term, it needs to be surrounded by a sufficient amount of hard and soft tissues (bone and mucosa), in addition to thorough cleaning and regular care. In situations where there is not enough bone to place an implant, we use procedures that increase bone volume — bone augmentation . Whether there is enough bone is determined by a 3D CBCT scan, which we take during the consult

A question we probably hear on the phone most often. A fairly common situation occurs when a part of the tooth’s crown “breaks off,” leaving a hole. This often happens in patients who have an undiagnosed cavity that spreads under the enamel until the enamel collapses at one point, creating a “hole.” The patient feels as if the tooth has broken. However, the real cause is the cavity, which—if it does not extend into the dental pulp—can be treated with a composite filling, or i