Periodontology
Surgical therapy for advanced periodontitis to stabilise gums and jawbone in the long term.
Learn moreDentoalveolar Surgery: Individual Concepts for Tooth and Jaw
From surgical tooth extraction and periodontal surgery to apicoectomy - gentle, precise and tooth-preserving wherever possible.
Surgery with a Clear Goal: Preserving the Tooth Wherever It Makes Sense
Dentoalveolar surgery covers all surgical procedures on the tooth, tooth socket and surrounding jawbone. This includes surgical tooth extraction, apicoectomy, periodontal surgical procedures and preprosthetic surgery to prepare for dentures.
We work with modern imaging methods such as digital volume tomography as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques to avoid complications and speed up healing.
Whether a tooth-preserving measure or a tooth extraction - we tailor every treatment individually to your situation and place great value on a procedure that is as gentle and pain-free as possible.
Our services
The spectrum of dentoalveolar surgery
Four surgical focus areas, individually tailored to your starting situation.
Surgical Tooth Extraction
When a tooth cannot be saved, we remove it as tissue-friendly as possible - including impacted wisdom teeth.
Learn more
Apicoectomy
In cases of persistent inflammation at the root tip, we can often still save the affected tooth.
Learn more
Preprosthetic Surgery
Preparatory procedures that first make an optimal later prosthetic or implant-supported restoration possible.
Learn moreThe Most Important Facts at a Glance
- Dentoalveolar surgery covers all surgical procedures on the tooth, tooth socket and surrounding jawbone.
- With an apicoectomy, an inflamed tooth can often be saved despite persistent symptoms.
- Surgical tooth extractions are used when a tooth can no longer be saved, for example with impacted wisdom teeth.
- Periodontal surgery stabilises gums and jawbone in cases of advanced periodontitis.
- Preprosthetic surgery optimally prepares the jaw for later dentures or implant restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does an apicoectomy make sense?
An apicoectomy is an option when inflammation at the root tip does not heal through root canal treatment alone. The affected root tip is then surgically removed, so the tooth can often be preserved.
Is the surgical removal of a wisdom tooth painful?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, on request also with sedation. After the operation, temporary swelling may occur, which can be well managed with appropriate aftercare.
What happens during periodontal surgical treatment?
Depending on the findings, periodontal pockets are cleaned, bone defects are augmented, or recessions are covered. The goal is to stabilise the periodontium and stop further bone loss.
How long does healing take after a dentoalveolar operation?
Wound healing in the soft tissue is usually largely complete after one to two weeks, while complete bony healing can take several months.