Less intervention, longer-lasting teeth

Situations we often see, told through the reason for the visit, the finding, the chosen approach and the tissue preserved.

anonymous, no photos, for information

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Biting surface

Early decay in a molar

An adult in their thirties attending regular check-ups

Reason for visit
Brief twinges with cold drinks.
Finding
Early decay limited to enamel in a deep groove on the biting surface.
Chosen approach
The groove was disinfected with ozone and sealed with flowable composite. No cutting was done.

Preserved: All enamel and dentine.

1 visit · 25 minutes

Minimally Invasive Treatment
Between teeth

Hidden decay between two teeth

An adult in their forties who drinks coffee

Reason for visit
No complaint; came for a routine check.
Finding
A digital X-ray showed a small lesion on the contact surface between two molars.
Chosen approach
The classic method would open the tooth widely from above. Instead the decay was removed through a small side access and repaired with composite.

Preserved: The biting surface and marginal ridge.

1 visit · 50 minutes

Biocompatible Ceramic Fillings
Front tooth

A chipped front tooth

An adult in their twenties who chipped a tooth during sport

Reason for visit
A small piece had broken off the edge of a front tooth; a crown had been suggested.
Finding
The fracture was limited to enamel and did not reach the nerve.
Chosen approach
Instead of a crown, the tooth was rebuilt in layers with composite bonding, without cutting.

Preserved: The whole tooth surface; no preparation for a crown was needed.

1 visit · 60 minutes

Smile Design
Gums

Gums that bleed when brushing

An adult in their fifties who had recently stopped smoking

Reason for visit
Bleeding when brushing and bad breath.
Finding
Gum pockets of 4–5 mm around the back teeth.
Chosen approach
Non-surgical deep cleaning in two visits, with ozone-supported care and interdental brush training.

Preserved: The supporting bone; no surgery was needed.

3 visits · 8 weeks

Gum Treatment
Missing tooth

A missing tooth in a patient with metal sensitivity

An adult in their forties with a known nickel allergy

Reason for visit
Looking for a lasting solution for a molar removed years ago.
Finding
Bone volume was sufficient and the neighbouring teeth were healthy.
Chosen approach
Rather than cutting the neighbours for a bridge, a metal-free zirconia implant was planned.

Preserved: Both neighbouring teeth, untouched.

4 visits · 4 months

Biocompatible Implants
Alignment

Crowded front teeth

An adult in their thirties considering veneers

Reason for visit
Self-conscious smiling because of crowded front teeth.
Finding
The teeth were sound; the issue was only alignment.
Chosen approach
Seven months of clear aligners followed by light whitening, instead of veneers.

Preserved: The enamel of six front teeth; no veneer preparation.

7 months · 6 check-ups

Orthodontics and Clear Aligners

These anonymous examples are drawn from situations we often see in our clinic and are for information only. Every treatment is planned individually after an examination, and results vary from person to person.

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