Dentistry from A–Z.

Professional dental hygiene. Nothing but the best for your health.

Prevention is better than cure.

In their three years of training, dental hygienists become proven specialists when it comes to gently removing superficial tartar and tartar hidden under the gums. They can show you what tools you can use to keep even the rearmost corners of your mouth fresh and clean at home.

Reconstructive dentistry and implantology.

Dentures as needed.

When it comes to solving complex dental problems, reconstructive dentistry comes into play. This is where health comes first. After all, it makes little sense to put beautiful and valuable crowns on a diseased foundation. Therefore, at the beginning of the treatment, the existing teeth, the tooth bed and the gums are repaired. Depending on the position of the teeth and the requirements, we can also have teeth corrected by the tidying hand of an orthodontist. Temporary teeth allow you to get used to the new situation in your mouth, test the functionality and check the esthetics. If everything feels right to you, the definitive dental prosthesis will be made and used.

Treatment offer

• Crowns and bridges (fixed dentures) on teeth or implants
• Total and partial prosthesis (removable dentures) worn on the mucous membranes of teeth or implants; also referred to as "Äs Brüggli" in Switzerland.
• Veneers (ceramic adhesive shells)
• Implant surgery, bone augmentation

Implants (artificial tooth roots) are an important part of reconstructive dentistry. If you lose a single tooth, an implant saves you from having to grind down neighboring healthy teeth, as is necessary with a conventional bridge. It only replaces what is missing, and you get back the chewing comfort and esthetics of your own natural tooth. Press studs or bars can also be used to securely anchor prostheses to implants. So prosthesis wearers can laugh with uninhibited confidence.

Oral surgery in Lucerne.

Outpatient procedures in the dental practice.

Oral surgery occupies an intermediate position in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. All surgical procedures in the oral cavity and jawbone that can be performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis fall into this category. In our practice on Luzernerquai in Lucerne, our two specialist dentists, Dr. Jörg Häfliger and Dr. Balthasar Zaugg also regularly perform surgical procedures for referral patients on behalf of dental colleagues.

Treatment services, also for referral patients

• Surgical tooth removal (mostly wisdom teeth)
• Implantation with or without bone augmentation
• Periradicular surgery (root tip resection)
• Cyst operations
• Orthodontic ligaments
• Soft tissue surgery (mucosal biopsies)
• Periodontal surgical procedures

Pediatric dentistry.

There's always something to laugh about.

The well-being of our youngest patients is extremely important to us. The pediatric dentist is often the first point of contact when it comes to problems in the sensitive mouth and jaw area. With enough time and a lot of empathy, we make sure that your child gets used to the dental environment and experiences our work as exciting and interesting. On request, the treatment can also be carried out under the relaxing effect of nitrous oxide.

Treatment offer

• General inspections
• Dental health care in schools
• Tooth cleaning
• Treatment of dental accidents
• Filling therapy for milk teeth (patching holes)
• Tooth removal
• Treatment under nitrous oxide

Periodontology.

For when the gums start bleeding.

Gum bleeding, wobbling teeth and bad breath can be signs of periodontitis, i.e. inflammation of the periodontium. The periodontium is responsible for firmly anchoring the tooth in the jawbone. If the periodontium is destroyed by inflammation, the tooth begins to wobble and is eventually lost. The cause of the inflammation is bacterial plaque in combination with hereditary factors, diseases and external influences such as smoking, stress and medication.

Treatment offer

• Elimination of inflammation in the gums and periodontium
• Periodontal surgery
• Gum transplants

Minerals from saliva are deposited in the still-soft plaque and slowly solidify it into tartar. Tartar irritates the gums and can only be removed with professional instruments. Through careful individual oral hygiene, it is possible to eliminate the soft bacterial deposits and therefore the cause of periodontitis. We will show you exactly how to do this. Behavioral changes such as smoking cessation support the therapy. In individually tailored dental hygiene sessions, we remove your tartar and help you maintain optimal oral hygiene. Regular visits to the dentist help to detect the disease early and fight it in time.

• Simple tips that will have a positive impact on your oral health
• Regular check-ups at the dentist and/or dental hygienist
• Regular removal of hard plaque by the dental hygienist
• Dental care: better perfect once a day than three times poorly
• Between the teeth: once a day with the appropriate instrument (floss or brush)
• Mouthwash as needed
• Enjoy sweets with moderation; the decisive factor is not how much, but how often you eat sweets

Esthetic dental care.

Empathetic, encouraging and accurate.

We consider esthetics in dentistry to be our craft. That's what we're judged on at first glance, and that's what we're most proud of. It requires thorough preliminary clarifications, professional expertise and a sense of harmonious forms. We only achieve good results if we listen carefully to you, understand your ideas and have informed you comprehensively about the possibilities and limitations of modern dentistry.

Treatment offer

• Composite fillings
• Ceramic inlays
• Veneers
• Crowns
• Bridges
• Bleaching

Thanks to the latest dental techniques and methods as well as carefully selected materials, you can look forward to a visible and noticeable improvement.

Orthodontics

Our offer.

We only do what we really can. Orthodontics is the only specialty of dentistry that we do not offer in our practice. If the situation requires, we will pass on our patients to specialists in orthodontics.

Anxious patients.

Anxious about the dentist? We can give you the help you need...

To avoid negative experiences for patients and ensure quality treatment, it is crucial for our dentists and all team members to understand and practice effective methods to help patients with dental anxiety overcome their fears. Our goal is to alleviate anxiety in such a way that patients are satisfied and well cared for in the short term, but are also positively motivated to continue to attend dental visits in the long term.