Competencies

Digital - temporomandibular joint measurement & dental impression

Orthodontics, CMD therapy and sleep apnea therapy always begin with a detailed examination and diagnosis.

We work with modern digital technologies. These include

Intraoral scan instead of impression
Digital X-ray image instead of film development
High-resolution 3D X-ray machine (DVT)
Digital temporomandibular joint measurement
Virtual articulator
3D printer

Digital dental impression using an intraoral scanner

In our practice, we avoid conventional impressions whenever possible. Instead, we take digital impressions of the teeth directly with the intraoral scanner and process them further.

For our patients, this means

3D X-ray (DVT)

With conventional 2D X-rays, teeth and jaws, joints and maxillary sinuses are shown in full, but with blurring and overlapping. As a result, they provide little information about specific details.

DVT therefore offers the following advantages for you as a patient:

three-dimensional, digital representations of all structures (teeth, jaws, temporomandibular joints, soft tissue, paranasal sinuses, etc.)
excellent image quality
significantly lower radiation exposure compared to conventional CT
Environmentally friendly, as digital technology completely eliminates the need for X-ray films and chemicals for film development

Digital temporomandibular joint measurement (DMD system)

With the DMD system, we can measure the movements of the lower jaw and the spaces of the temporomandibular joint 1:1.

As a patient, you benefit enormously in every respect:

In a way, we manage to make your joint VISIBLE!

In-house 3D printing process

Our aligners and occlusal splints are Made in Germany and even Made in Cologne Rodenkirchen. Our practice laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art 3D printers that allow us to work quickly, precisely and reproducibly.

We provide you with your aligners, occlusal splints, braces, etc. quickly, as we are not dependent on external service providers. If there is ever a complaint, we take care of it immediately so that you are provided with a replacement as quickly as possible.

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