Tooth jewellery
Small crystals, bonded without drilling and removable without a trace.
What is Tooth jewellery?
Tooth jewellery is attached to the enamel with a dental adhesive. The tooth is not damaged, the jewellery usually lasts from six months to several years, and it can be removed at any time.
In four steps
- 01Choosing the stone
- 02Cleaning the tooth surface
- 03Bonding without drilling
- 04Light curing
FAQ
Usually on the canines or incisors. Fitting is painless and involves no drilling.
Skyces are small stones of Swarovski crystal glass or diamond (1.8 to 2.6 mm) with a mirrored back. Twinkles are fine motifs such as stars or hearts in yellow or white gold, some set with a diamond; Dazzlers are motifs made of thin gold foil.
With poor oral hygiene, decay in several teeth, existing periodontitis or chronic gum inflammation (gingivitis), or an allergy to composite or other materials in the jewellery.
With the same bonding materials (composites) we also use to bond veneers, all-ceramic crowns or fixed braces.
Plaque builds up faster around the jewel, which can encourage tooth decay. So clean the tooth and the stone especially carefully.
In the practice with a special instrument – quickly and painlessly. We polish away any adhesive residue and treat the spot with a fluoride gel.
About 15 minutes. You can use the tooth normally straight afterwards.
Usually not. Where necessary, we use local anaesthesia. For anxious patients we also offer treatment under general anaesthesia.
In Switzerland, dental treatment is usually not covered by basic health insurance. Many supplementary insurance plans contribute – we will gladly prepare a cost estimate for you to submit.
Usually within the same week – and on the same day if you are in pain. We offer emergency treatment Monday to Saturday until 21:00.