Bespoked dental work for busy patients New teeth and a confident smile in only one day: the dental clinic Dr Christian von Schilcher in Dusseldorf makes this possible. Placed into a deep sleep by an experienced anaesthetist, international patients will get a complete treatment – from a single crown up to full dentures. TEXT: JESSICA HOLZHAUSEN I PHOTOS: DR CHRISTIAN VON SCHILCHER
People who are frequently travelling – privately or for business – often do not have much time for dentist appointments. If they then are also afraid of the dentist, patients often delay necessary treatments. Dental surgery Dr von Schilcher has specialised in exactly these cases and offers even complicated treatments in only one day. “Often, patients send X-ray images in advance, so that I know what to expect,” says Dr Christian von Schilcher. External patients mostly arrive the day before and come into the practice first for an initial chat. The treatment itself starts the next morning after patients have spent a relaxing night in the hotel. “We offer the whole range of dental treatments, from aesthetic dentistry to dental implants,” says Dr von Schilcher. After the treatment, patients can first relax 32 | Issue 80 | November 2019
in the practice’s lounge before they return to their hotel or continue their travels. For anyone who is under a lot of pressure from work, the practice even provides an office. What makes the dental surgery even more special is the in-house dental laboratory and dental manufactory.“We make veneers and crowns that fit like a made-to-measure suit,” says Dr von Schilcher. Most patients send pictures in advance of the treatment, so that the dental technician can already start to prepare. Before the dentist even begins fitting an implant or crown, they test the fit, form and colour. Every human tooth is unique, after all. “We offer our patients ‘dentures-on-trial’. They can take them home, wear them and test them, and ask friends for their advice,” says Dr von Schilcher. Only when patients actually like
their teeth, will the final version be made and the necessary treatment carried out. Patients can take the first step towards new teeth very easily via email, and describe to the dentist their issues and problems. Dr von Schilcher and his team will then make an individual treatment plan – uncomplicated, time-saving and tailored exactly to the patient’s individual needs. After working in London for many years, Dr Christian von Schilcher speaks English fluently and supports international patients with advice and assistance. www.vonschilcher.de