Our goal is always: to preserve your tooth and prevent pain.
Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in dental plaque convert sugar into acid. This acid attacks the enamel and gradually destroys the tooth substance. Untreated decay penetrates deeper into the tooth — reaching the nerve. An early filling stops this process and preserves the tooth.
Sensitivity — pain with sweet, cold or hot food
Visible discoloration — dark spots or stains on the tooth
Bite pain — pain when chewing on the affected tooth
Holes in the tooth — noticeable cavities or rough spots
Damaged fillings — old fillings are broken or leaking
The earlier decay is treated, the more healthy tooth substance is preserved. A small filling is much cheaper, gentler and more durable than a later crown or even root canal treatment. That's why: act early!
In our practice we use three high-quality filling materials.
Material: High-tech composite of resin and ceramic particles.
Advantages: Tooth-colored, aesthetically invisible, preserves tooth substance, completed in one visit.
Durability: approx. 5–10 years with good care.
Use: Small to medium-sized defects in front and back teeth.
Why composite?
Composite fillings provide a particularly natural aesthetic, as they are precisely color-matched to the tooth. They are stable, preserve healthy tooth substance and offer long-lasting restoration with good care. Especially in the visible area, many patients consciously choose this high-quality solution.
Material: High-gold alloy — lab-crafted.
Advantages: Extremely durable, excellent fit, very good biocompatibility, proven material.
Durability: 15–25+ years.
Use: Medium to large defects in back teeth. Requires 2 visits.
Why gold?
Gold inlays are among the most durable restorations in dentistry. They feature very high precision fit, excellent biocompatibility and enormous stability. Many patients consciously choose gold when they place particular value on maximum durability and function.
Material: High-strength full ceramic — lab-crafted.
Advantages: Highest aesthetics, tooth-colored, very durable, biocompatible, color-stable.
Durability: 10–20+ years.
Use: Medium to large defects, especially when aesthetics matter. Requires 2 visits.
Why ceramic?
Ceramic inlays combine the highest aesthetics with very high durability. They look particularly natural, as they reflect light similar to a real tooth, and are simultaneously stable and biocompatible. Especially in visible areas or with high aesthetic demands, many patients choose this premium restoration.
Step by step — explained transparently and clearly.
Costs depend on material, size and complexity.
The costs of dental treatments depend on the diagnosis, effort and chosen materials. Statutory insured patients are entitled to basic care free of charge. Higher-quality restorations are possible through an additional cost agreement.
Our aim is to present all options clearly and transparently. Together we decide which solution is medically appropriate and right for you. Before every treatment you receive a clear cost overview.
Since 2025, amalgam is largely no longer used in the EU. Statutory insured patients still have the right to basic care free of charge:
• in back teeth with simple, tooth-colored materials (e.g. glass ionomer cement)
• in front teeth with composite
This basic care is functional but limited in durability and aesthetics.
On request, a high-quality composite filling (nano-resin) with better aesthetics and longer durability can be chosen. This is done within an additional cost agreement. The own contribution is approximately 40–160 €. The statutory health insurance covers its fixed share.
We are happy to advise you individually and transparently.
| Material | Eigenanteil | Haltbarkeit |
|---|---|---|
| Komposit (Nano-Kunststoff) | 40–160 € | 5–10 Jahre |
| Goldinlay | 350–600 € | 15–25+ Jahre |
| Keramikinlay | 400–700 € | 10–20+ Jahre |
Actual costs depend on the size of the defect and the complexity. Before treatment we prepare an individual treatment and cost plan.
How to ensure your new filling lasts a long time.
• Wait to eat until the anesthesia has fully worn off
• Avoid very hot or cold food on the first day
• With composite fillings you can bite normally right away
• Slight sensitivity in the first days is normal and resolves on its own
• Thorough dental care: Brush 2× daily, use floss or interdental brushes
• Regular check-ups: Every six months
• Professional cleaning: 1–2× per year recommended
• Diet: Limit frequent sugar and acidic drinks
• Persistent pain after more than 1–2 weeks
• Bite problem: If the bite feels "too high"
• Broken filling or sharp edges
• Renewed sensitivity of an already filled tooth
Whether check-up, consultation or acute problems — we are here for you.
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