Dental Prosthetics in Berlin-Spandau

If a tooth is missing or so badly damaged that a filling no longer holds, dental prosthetics restore chewing, speaking and a natural appearance. At our practice in Berlin-Spandau, your prosthesis is made in close cooperation with the dental lab of master dental technician Axel Vogel, with which we have been closely connected for more than 25 years. Dental prosthetics, made in Spandau. One principle guides us: preserve as much of your own tooth structure as possible.

Which prosthesis is right for you?

We explain the pros and cons of fixed and removable prosthetics in detail under Dental Prosthetics: Making the Right Choice.

All-ceramic from our master lab

For crowns, bridges and inlays we use modern all-ceramic materials. They are metal-free, very well tolerated and imitate the slightly translucent appearance of natural teeth. Depending on the tooth and the load, we choose the right material:

Read more about the material under All-Ceramic Restorations. Practice and lab are a well-coordinated team. For extensive restorations, the master dental technician also joins the consultation.

How your prosthesis is made

1. 1

   Examination and consultation

   We examine your teeth, gums and jawbone, usually with an X-ray, and with 3D X-ray (DVT) for implants. Then we discuss the possible treatments and their costs.

2. 2

   Treatment and cost plan

   You receive a written plan. If you have statutory insurance, you submit it to your health insurer before treatment begins, and they approve the subsidy.

3. 3

   Preliminary treatment

   We treat decay, inflamed gums or periodontitis first, so that the prosthesis rests on a healthy foundation.

4. 4

   Preparation and impression

   We prepare the teeth and record them digitally with the intraoral scanner or conventionally with an impression.

5. 5

   Temporary

   While the lab makes your prosthesis, you wear a temporary restoration, so you are never without teeth. With CEREC restorations a temporary is usually not needed at all.

6. 6

   Try-in and fitting

   We check fit, bite and colour and cement the prosthesis or adjust it.

7. 7

   Aftercare

   Regular check-ups and professional teeth cleaning help your prosthesis last a long time.

Costs and health insurance subsidy

German statutory health insurance pays a fixed subsidy based on the diagnosis. It covers 60 percent of the cost of the so-called standard treatment, 70 percent with a complete bonus booklet over five years and 75 percent over ten years. For people on a low income, a hardship rule can cover the standard treatment in full. If you choose a higher-quality treatment, such as all-ceramic or implants, you keep the subsidy and pay the difference yourself. With private or supplementary insurance, reimbursement depends on your contract, and you can submit the treatment and cost plan to your insurer in advance.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a prosthesis last? A well-maintained prosthesis lasts many years. Oral hygiene, regular check-ups and healthy gums are what matter. For prosthetics subsidised by statutory health insurance, there is also a statutory two-year warranty.

Fixed or removable? Fixed prosthetics come closest to natural teeth and are the first choice in our practice, including for older patients, if the conditions are right. Removable prosthetics cost less and are easier to extend. More under Dental Prosthetics: Making the Right Choice.

Implant or bridge? An implant spares the neighbouring teeth and preserves the jawbone. A bridge makes sense if the neighbouring teeth need crowns anyway or an implant is not possible. If there is too little bone, bone augmentation can help.

How many appointments do I need? We make inlays, partial crowns and many crowns with CEREC in one session. Crowns and bridges from the lab usually need several appointments, and extensive treatments and implants more.

I am anxious about treatment. We understand that well. On request we treat you in a relaxed state under nitrous oxide.

Your old prosthesis no longer fits, or you are missing a tooth? The best way to reach us is WhatsApp at 030 3622074; during opening hours you can also call us. We are happy to treat you in English.