Comprehensive Dentistry and Treatment Spectrum
Conservative Dentistry
Univ.-Prof.
Dr. Dr. h. c.
Andrej M.
Kielbassa
Director of the Centre for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology at DPU
Tooth decay, gingivitis and periodontitis are widespread.
The three most common diseases of the oral cavity are tooth decay, gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (inflammation of the gum beds). These widespread diseases are caused by an excessive bacterial coating (biofilm). Frequently consuming sugary food and drinks, combined with inadequate oral hygiene, can result in increased plaque formation. If plaque is not removed on a regular basis, calcium salts can accumulate and form dental tartar, which in turn causes tooth decay.
If decay is identified at a very early stage, we can avoid drilling into patients’ teeth and instead perform infiltration, which involves sealing the tooth enamel where the decay has occurred. In most cases, however, the decay causes cavities that must be treated with fillers. And, if the decay has been left untreated for a prolonged period, the cavity can extend all the way down to the root canal. This calls for root canal treatment – known in specialist terms as endodontic treatment.
If bacterial plaque is not properly removed for days or weeks at a time, it will initially lead to gingivitis. Over the long term, this can advance further, leading to periodontitis and associated bone loss.
Gingivitis is essentially a “superficial” inflammation of the gums and can be prevented through regular, thorough teeth cleaning. By contrast, periodontitis is a deeper-lying inflammation in which the connection between the teeth and bone is gradually eroded. Over time, people with periodontitis find it increasingly difficult to bite firmly. And, if left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. Bleeding gums and bad breath are the first signs of these diseases.
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Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Dental Prosthetics
Prim. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr.
Rüdiger Junker,
MSc FDS RCSEd
Medical Director of the Dental Clinic Krems of the DPU, Dean of the Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine, Director of the Centre for Dental Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at DPU
If it is no longer possible to preserve individual teeth, or if a patient has already lost a significant amount of hard tooth tissue, dentures are often the solution. They can take the form of crowns, bridges, partial dentures or full dentures.
We use crowns when there is not enough hard tooth tissue left to perform a filling. Crowns are also used for aesthetic reasons or to correct improper tooth positioning.
We use bridges to fill gaps where one or more teeth are missing but natural teeth are still available to anchor the prosthetic.
Partial dentures are stabilised by remaining natural teeth, which serve as retaining elements.
Full prosthetics are used when a patient does not have any teeth left in either their upper or lower jaw.
Implants offer greater stability and comfort compared to removable dentures.
Our specialist treatment team works closely with our outstanding in-house dental laboratory and the Centre for Digital Dentistry and CAD/CAM to produce high-quality dentures. Our goal is to ensure that you can chew effectively, regain an aesthetic smile and enjoy a renewed zest for life.
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Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Dritan Turhani
Director of the Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at DPU
The DPU Dental Clinic in Krems has a specialist surgical suite that enables us to perform surgical procedures, especially complex implantological treatments. These include bone grafts, tooth extraction, wisdom tooth extraction, root tip resection and cyst removals.
Implantology: The favoured method
It’s entirely natural for people to lose teeth as they grow older as diseases and other complications become more common. Nevertheless, it can restrict a patient’s ability to laugh, speak or chew. An implant tailored to their specific needs can alleviate such problems. We also take great care to ensure satisfying, aesthetic results.
There’s no need to worry! If you have had missing teeth for a prolonged period, or have been forced to contend with poorly positioned dentures for some years, this can often lead to bone loss and discomfort. However, bone grafting makes it possible to compensate for bone atrophy, using either autologous bone material or synthetic, biocompatible material. A combination of retained and/or removable dentures even presents a solution for patients with no teeth of their own remaining in their upper or lower jaw.
While reviewing your medical history, our practitioners will examine your overall health and take account of any existing comorbidities when planning any implant-related treatments. Common illnesses such as rheumatism, diabetes and periodontitis do not preclude implants, provided that the treatment concept is tailored to your individual needs.
Our implants are usually made from titanium or ceramic because these materials are biocompatible (harmless to your body), making them ideal for use in the oral cavity. They replace the tooth’s natural root and are inserted into the jawbone. The implant is anchored in the bone (a technique known as “ossointegration”), which ensures high stress tolerance and makes it an excellent replacement for your natural teeth in terms of their key functions: chewing, swallowing and speaking. The implant also supports the denture, which is known as the superstructure (or implant crown).
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Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Aesthetic-Reconstructive Dentistry
Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Constantin
von See,
MaHM MSc
Director of the Research Centre for Digital Technologies in Dentistry and CAD/CAM at DPU
At the Dental Clinic Krems of the DPU, we integrate aesthetic principles into every treatment step to ensure we improve our patient’s general health, oral health and overall quality of life. We can also perform elective aesthetic measures that are not medically necessary.
This includes installing veneers, which are wafer-thin shells that are stuck onto a patient’s tooth. Veneers allow you to regain a bright, flawless smile by providing perfectly formed, aesthetic teeth. What’s more, if some of your teeth are misaligned, we can fit them with veneers to create a more coherent, well-rounded smile.
Teeth whitening allows us to lighten discolouration of teeth, which can occur due to old age or consumption of tobacco, caffeine and tea, so that you can enjoy a white, radiant smile. These are just a few examples. However, we offer a host of other treatments to enhance the aesthetic appearance of your teeth.
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Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Orthodontics
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr.
Dieter Müßig
Rector and Director of the Centre for Orthodontics at DPU
OÄ Dr.in Dr.in
Heike Niehuss
Senior Physician at the Centre for Orthodontics at DPU
Orthodontics is a field of dentistry that focuses on identifying and treating misaligned teeth at an early stage and correcting jaw alignment.
There are many reasons for orthodontic treatment:
– Correcting crowded teeth and eliminating niches where deposits can accumulate reduces the risk of tooth decay and gum inflammation.
– Unequally distributed or excessive stress (e.g. due to dental tipping, an open bite or teeth biting directly into the flesh of the opposite jaw) can damage the periodontium.
– Restricted chewing or biting function can lead to problems with the mandibular joint or tension in the facial and masticatory muscles.
– Misaligned frontal teeth can result in tongue dysfunction and speech problems. In serious cases, dental and jaw malalignment – including anomalies that change a patient’s profile (such as an overbite or underbite) and significant deviations of individual teeth – can have a significant impact on a patient’s appearance and sense of self-worth.
– Laying the foundations for optimal prosthetic treatment (i.e. an implants or bridge) with a reduced number of teeth or misaligned teeth (e.g. loss of front teeth due to an accident, tipping of side teeth following teeth extraction).
– Patients with a cleft lip and patients who require treatment during infancy or early childhood.
We can address extreme jaw abnormalities in adults, such as a protruding or oversized lower jaw, through a combination of orthodontic treatment and maxillary surgery.
Age restrictions on orthodontic treatment?
Orthodontic treatment is particularly suitable for children of school age once their 28 adult teeth (not including wisdom teeth) have appeared. This is because, until their adult teeth have emerged, it is possible that their jaw will continue to grow. Adults can also benefit from orthodontic treatment, provided that their teeth are healthy.
Orthodontic treatment spectrum
– Fixed braces with high-quality metal or ceramic brackets
– Removable braces
– Functional orthodontics: If a jaw misalignment is identified in early childhood, we can usually treat it using simple and gentle methods. This can prevent more serious health problems.
– Special treatment methods:
– Mini-implants to anchor dentures
– Bio-active, stress-reduced archwires to reduce patient discomfort
– Orthodontic treatment with near-invisible aligners is a highly popular, contemporary solution.
Before starting treatment, we examine diagnostic documentation in detail and discuss both the treatment plan and the associated costs with the patient and, if appropriate, their parents. We can only start treatment for children after obtaining their parents’ consent. Subject to certain conditions, treatment for young children under 10 and young people between the ages of 12 and 18 may be (partially) covered by their parent’s health insurance.
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Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Digital Dentistry
Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Constantin
von See,
MaHM MSc
Director of the Research Centre for Digital Technologies in Dentistry and CAD/CAM at DPU
Experience the future of dentistry at DPU!
The Danube Private University (DPU) Dental Clinic in Krems has innovative equipment and digital dentistry techniques at its disposal. This enables us to plan sophisticated dental treatments as clearly, precisely and gently as possible for our patients before performing them in a timely manner.
Significant progress in dentistry over the last two decades has been made possible above all by the development of new materials and the increasingly widespread use of computer-assisted design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in dental treatment processes.
For example, we can now take imprints using scans rather than relying on conventional impression compounds. We can use specialist software to calculate and manufacture dental prosthetics, which means we can fit patients with inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges in just one session. In fact, our specialists can now design and fit removable dentures and implant prosthetics using digital tools.
In oral implantology, 3D-printed drilling templates can support successful treatment outcomes, with the optimal position for implants and prosthetics calculated before the operation.
Orthodontic treatments using transparent, removable devices called aligners have become a popular, contemporary alternative to conventional fixed braces, especially for adult patients.
The use of virtual reality technologies helps patients to trust the treatment concept, provides a sense of safety and improves their understanding of the planned treatment.
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Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.