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DVT, intraoral scanning and digital impressions provide spatial information for a patient-specific plan.
Comprehensive implant dentistry · Berlin Mitte
Dental implants.
Planned from A to Z.
Digital diagnostics, precise surgery, implant restorations and long-term aftercare from one coordinated team that takes responsibility for the complete treatment pathway.
For patients from across Germany and abroad. Plan your treatment visit
DVTfor every implant plan
2surgically experienced clinicians
1team for restoration and long-term care
The ZAK principle
One plan. One team.
One coherent result.
An implant is more than an artificial tooth root. Bone, gum tissue, bite, function and aesthetics are therefore considered together from the very beginning.
Translate the plan precisely
Gentle surgical techniques and clearly organised operating procedures give treatment structure.
Restore comprehensively
Implant, restoration and aftercare are closely coordinated with our own CAD/CAM laboratory.
Everything from one team
Responsibility does not end after surgery.
At ZAK, diagnostics, implant placement, the final teeth and aftercare form one connected concept. Information, decisions and responsibility remain with the same team, keeping surgery and prosthetics closely connected.
Even years later, ZAK remains your contact for the complete restoration.- 01ConsultationUnderstanding goals, history and the initial situation
- 02DVT & intraoral scanAssessing anatomy, surfaces and bite together
- 03Implant placementTranslating the digital plan into controlled surgery
- 04In-house prostheticsCoordinating function, aesthetics and cleanability
- 05Long-term aftercareContinuing to review implant, gum, bite and restoration
Your path to an implant
Clearly planned.
Step by step.
- 01
Consultation
We discuss your goals, medical history and existing records and examine your individual situation.
- 02
3D planning
Imaging, scanning and the prosthetic target are combined into a clear treatment concept.
- 03
Procedure
Surgery takes place in a structured setting, with local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia as appropriate.
- 04
Restoration & aftercare
After healing, the appropriate restoration is completed. We then remain responsible for reviews, preventive care and long-term support of the complete restoration.
Patient guides
Your questions about dental implants.
Understand costs, treatment options and appointment planning. For patients from Berlin, elsewhere in Germany and abroad.
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What do dental implants cost?
Understand the components of dental implant costs, insurance questions and individual treatment planning at ZAK in Germany.
Explore this topic 02Dental implants when bone is limited
Understand when bone grafting or a sinus lift may be considered for dental implants and how ZAK coordinates surgery with the final restoration.
Explore this topic 03Fixed teeth on dental implants
Crowns, bridges and complete arch restorations: understand the options for fixed teeth on implants and how treatment is planned at ZAK.
Explore this topic 04What happens during implant treatment?
From examination to aftercare: how ZAK plans the stages, healing periods and appointments for dental implant treatment.
Explore this topic 05Travelling to Germany for dental implants
Plan dental implant treatment at ZAK Berlin with advance records, coordinated appointments, a hotel at the practice location and arranged aftercare.
Explore this topicYour decision
Costs, timing and suitability.
Three questions to discuss together before implant treatment.
What is included in the cost?
Consider the complete restoration. Your individual treatment and cost plan accounts for the steps you need.
- Examination, imaging and planning
- Implant, surgery and bone augmentation if needed
- Abutment, crown or bridge and laboratory work
- If needed: temporary restoration and additional anaesthesia
Also ask about the cost of future check-ups and professional maintenance.
How much time should I allow?
Treatment includes planning, surgery, healing reviews, a scan or impression, try-in and fitting of the restoration.
The EFP gives about two to six months as a guide for implant healing. Preliminary treatment or bone augmentation may extend the overall process. The number and spacing of visits depend on your findings.
Are implants suitable for me?
Bone, gums, bite, general health and medication are assessed together. Active periodontitis needs treatment first.
Smoking and poorly controlled diabetes increase risk. Thorough cleaning and regular maintenance are part of planning. Preserving teeth, a bridge or removable dentures are also considered as alternatives.
Further reading for these decision guides
- EFP: implants and healing
- KZBV: implants and insurance (German)
- ITI: full-arch restorations
- DGI: patient information (German PDF)
Updated: 10 October 2026. General guidance; a personal examination and individual discussion remain essential.
Core surgical team
Two perspectives.
One shared plan.
Depending on the procedure, the team works together for professional exchange, clear processes and coordinated care.
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Practice owner · Implant dentistry · Periodontology · Dental restorations
Dr. med. stom. Andreea Krauss, MSc
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Practice owner · Implant dentistry · Periodontology · Dental restorations
Dr. med. stom. Andreea Krauss, MSc
View profileClose profileAndreea Krauss is the founder of ZAK Berlin dental practice and has worked as a dentist since 1997. She has practised implant dentistry continuously since 2006. Her areas of focus are implant dentistry, periodontology and prosthetic restorations.
Her approach combines digital diagnostics, surgical planning and dental restorations. Together with the surgical team and the practice laboratory, she supports patients from their initial consultation through to long-term aftercare.
Qualifications and selected continuing education
- 2002: Specialist qualification in general dentistry.
- 2006: Atestat for supplementary studies in implantology.
- 2023: IFZI Implantology Curriculum.
- Master of Science (MSc) in Periodontology and Implantology.
Implant dentistry · Oral surgery · Bone augmentation
Prof. Dr. med. dent. Ingo Voges, DDS, MSc
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Implant dentistry · Oral surgery · Bone augmentation
Prof. Dr. med. dent. Ingo Voges, DDS, MSc
View profileClose profileIngo Voges has practised implant dentistry since 1995 and is part of the surgical team at ZAK Berlin. His areas of focus are complex implant treatments, bone augmentation, sinus lifts and soft tissue reconstruction. At ZAK, he works with Andreea Krauss on implant planning and surgical treatment.
As the former medical director of the International Training Centre for Dental Implantology in Nuremberg, he has many years of experience in continuing education and the practical training of dentists.
Qualifications and career
- 1993: Completion of his degree in dentistry and licence to practise in Kiel.
- 2006: Master of Oral Medicine in Implantology at IMC Münster.
- 2012: Master of Science in Implantology and Dental Surgery at IMC Münster.
- Honorary professorship in anatomy and biocompatibility at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
Languages: German and English.
Why do two surgically experienced clinicians work together?
The four-eyes principle enables professional exchange, mutual control and a second experienced perspective during the procedure. Surgical and assisting roles can be assigned flexibly according to the situation.
Who organises instruments, sterile supplies and materials?
A dedicated surgical assistant prepares instruments, implant components, regenerative materials, sterile workflows and documentation for the planned procedure, allowing the clinical team to focus on treatment.
How do surgery, laboratory and aftercare work together?
The prosthetic target is considered before surgery. Our CAD/CAM laboratory coordinates design, material, fit, bite and aesthetics directly with the clinicians. Preventive care and regular reviews then support the implant over the long term.
Treatment spectrum
As individual as your starting point.
Whether one tooth is missing or a more comprehensive restoration is being considered, the key is a concept that brings medicine, function and aesthetics together.
Explore the full ZAK practiceSingle-tooth implants
Replace a missing tooth root without preparing healthy neighbouring teeth for a conventional bridge.
Several missing teeth
Fixed or removable solutions are planned around bone volume, bite and personal priorities.
Bone augmentation & sinus lift
If the available bone is insufficient, we assess regenerative options and the most appropriate individual pathway.
Complex restorations
For extensive cases, we connect surgical planning, prosthetics, function and long-term maintenance.
Immediate restoration when conditions are suitable
In selected situations, a provisional restoration may be possible immediately or soon after surgery. Bone, primary stability, bite and the individual risk profile are decisive.
Nitrous oxide, sedation or general anaesthesia
For dental anxiety or extensive procedures, we assess which support is medically appropriate. Options range from local anaesthesia through nitrous oxide and sedation to general anaesthesia.
3D diagnostics at ZAK
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Plan with purpose.
At ZAK, no implant is planned without prior DVT diagnostics. Digital volume tomography creates a three-dimensional dataset of the jaw region and reveals spatial relationships that cannot be represented completely in a two-dimensional X-ray.
Spatial assessment
What a DVT scan can show
For implant planning, the height, width and shape of the available bone and the position of sensitive anatomical structures can be decisive. Images can be viewed in freely selectable sectional planes and as a spatial reconstruction.
- Bone: three-dimensional volume and anatomical shape at the intended implant site
- Safety distances: relation to the nerve canal, maxillary sinus and neighbouring tooth roots
- Planning basis: virtual preparation of implant position, length and diameter
- Complex situations: additional orientation for bone loss, augmentation, sinus lift or anatomical variations
Digital · Ultra Low Dose
3D information with modern dose-reduction technology.
Ultra Low Dose certified
ZAK's radiography is fully digital and uses Ultra Low Dose certified technology. It enables three-dimensional imaging with dose-optimised protocols selected for the diagnostic task.
Individually configured for every implant
DVT is a standard part of every implant plan at ZAK. The field of view, resolution and protocol are nevertheless selected for the specific region and question, providing the exact dataset required for spatial planning.
The field of view and medical indication are determined after an individual examination. Radiation protection is guided, among other sources, by the German S2k guideline on dental digital volume tomography (AWMF 083-005).
Digital implant planning
Anatomy and the final restoration are planned together.
CBCT provides the three-dimensional anatomy. The prosthetic goal defines where the future tooth should stand in terms of function, aesthetics and hygiene. Together, these elements form a plan that connects the available bone with the final restoration.
- 01CBCT
Three-dimensional assessment of bone, nerve pathways, the maxillary sinus and neighbouring structures.
- 02Prosthetic goal
The position, shape, function and cleanability of the future crown or bridge are defined in advance.
- 03Virtual planning
Implant position and dimensions are coordinated between anatomical limits and the planned restoration.
- 04Surgical transfer
The digital plan is implemented under clinical control, using a surgical guide when indicated.
Prosthetic backward planning
We begin with the finished tooth in mind.
The technically possible implant position alone should not determine the result. We first define where the final crown should sit for function, appearance and hygiene. Surgery and restoration are then planned backwards from that goal.
- 01Anatomy
DVT: bone, nerve pathway, maxillary sinus and three-dimensional safety distances.
- 02Surface & bite
Intraoral scan: tooth shapes, soft tissue, contact points and bite relationship.
- 03Prosthetic goal
Virtual crown or bridge: position, shape, function, aesthetics and cleanability.
- 04Surgical transfer
Implant dimensions and position; transfer via a surgical guide when appropriate.
Treatment comfort & anaesthesia
As much support as necessary.
Individually decided.
Every person experiences treatment differently. ZAK therefore offers a spectrum from proven local anaesthesia through nitrous-oxide and medication-based sedation to treatment under general anaesthesia.
Safety before scheduling
We clarify which option fits before the procedure.
Medical history, medication, existing conditions, procedure duration and personal preferences are assessed together. For sedation or general anaesthesia, you receive binding instructions about preparation, fasting, an accompanying adult and behaviour afterwards. These requirements vary by method and are discussed individually.
Medical framework: German Dental Association recommendations on sedation and outpatient general anaesthesia.
Modern surgical methods
Only as much surgery as necessary. As tissue-conscious as possible.
No single method is appropriate for every situation. CBCT findings, available bone, soft tissue, the prosthetic goal and the individual risk profile determine which surgical approach is selected.
Piezosurgery
Selective ultrasonic bone preparation.
Piezosurgical instruments use fine micro-oscillations. Depending on the procedure, they allow controlled preparation of mineralised tissue and can be a precise complement to conventional instruments, particularly near sensitive anatomical structures.
Bone augmentation
Creating bone volume where it is needed.
If the available bone lacks sufficient width or height, the implant site may be augmented with the patient’s own bone, suitable substitute materials or a combination, depending on the defect. The method and timing are decided individually.
Sinus lift
Gaining height in the posterior upper jaw in a controlled way.
When bone height in the upper jaw is limited, the floor of the maxillary sinus can be carefully elevated and the resulting space augmented. Whether an internal or lateral approach is appropriate depends on the CBCT findings and residual bone height.
When clinically indicated
Guided implant placement
The virtual plan can be transferred to a custom surgical guide. It helps orient the planned direction and position during surgery. Whether such a guide is medically beneficial is assessed for each case; it does not replace surgical experience or intraoperative control.
Regeneration & biofilm management
PRF and HELBO.
Two complementary tools.
Where clinically appropriate, we combine support for the body’s own healing with targeted local biofilm management, tailored to the procedure, tissue and individual risk profile.
Autologous fibrin matrix
Supporting healing with your own blood.
A small blood sample is centrifuged to create a platelet-rich fibrin matrix without foreign additives. Depending on the findings, it may be used as an adjunct during implant placement, bone augmentation, sinus lift or after an extraction.
- Autologous material derived from the patient’s own blood
- Fibrin matrix to support wound and soft-tissue healing
- Used selectively within the surgical plan
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy
Reducing local bacterial burden.
After mechanical cleaning, a light-sensitive dye binds to bacteria in the biofilm. Low-energy laser light activates the dye, producing reactive oxygen that reduces bacterial burden in the treated area.
- An adjunct in implant and peri-implant treatment
- Local treatment without thermal stress to the tissue
- Does not replace antibiotics when they are medically required
Individual decision: PRF and HELBO are not used routinely in every case. Their suitability is assessed from the examination, clinical findings and planned procedure.
Safety by design
Dedicated surgery days built around implant care.
For more extensive surgical treatments, team, sterile supplies, materials, technology and documentation are prepared specifically. Technical redundancy and clear responsibilities are part of this concept.
- Four-eyes principle in the surgical team
- Structured hygiene and sterilisation workflows
- Surgery and final restoration closely connected
Designed from the ground up
Not retrofitted.
Built for modern dentistry.
ZAK was created across approximately 250 square metres from a completely empty shell. This allowed room routes, sterilisation, imaging, laboratory, climate control, ventilation, air filtration and technical services to be designed as one connected system.
250 m²fully planned practice space
5digitally connected treatment rooms
1separate digital DVT and X-ray room
1dedicated sterilisation and processing area
1practice’s own CAD/CAM laboratory
What is a dedicated surgery day?
On these days the treatment area is organised exclusively for surgical procedures. Other patients do not enter the clinical zone. Rooms, assistance, sterile supplies, materials, implant components, technology and aftercare are aligned with the scheduled operations, supporting calm and controlled workflows.
How were hygiene and instrument routes planned?
Clean and contaminated zones are separated spatially and organisationally. Used instruments follow a defined route through cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, packaging and sterilisation into protected storage, minimising cross-over between sterile and non-sterile items.
How are processing and sterilisation documented?
Instruments and sets are recorded with barcodes and assigned to the respective treatment. Thermal disinfectors, DAC, sealing units and sterilisers are integrated into digital documentation so releases, maintenance, validation, device tests and water quality remain traceable.
What role do ventilation, filtration and climate control play?
Air conditioning, ventilation, air flow and filtration were incorporated at the shell-planning stage. The technology supports a controlled and comfortable environment in treatment and surgical areas for patients and the clinical team.
What does technical redundancy mean?
Central services such as compressed air, suction and water treatment have redundant systems. Important practice functions therefore do not depend on one component alone; sterilisation and instrument processing are also technically and organisationally protected.
How digital is the practice?
Treatment rooms, imaging, sterilisation, administration and laboratory are connected through a high-performance infrastructure. DVT, digital intraoral radiography, intraoral scanners and cameras supply data for diagnostics, planning, documentation and explanation. The CAD/CAM laboratory then handles design and production in-house.
What does this mean for patient comfort?
Short internal routes, climate-controlled rooms, focused surgery days and personal support reduce organisational interruptions. Care remains clearly structured before, during and after surgery, including recovery, review and aftercare.
Intraoral scanning & practice’s own CAD/CAM laboratory
From the digital scan to the finished restoration.
The intraoral scanner captures teeth, gingival surfaces and the bite directly in the mouth. The three-dimensional dataset passes straight into design and manufacturing; clinicians and laboratory coordinate shape, material, fit, aesthetics and cleanability without external detours.
Optical · digital · radiation-free
What is an intraoral scan?
Many optical images become a precise 3D surface model.
The scanner is guided across the dental arches. Cameras and light continuously record the visible surfaces while software assembles the information into a spatial model in real time. No X-ray radiation is produced.
What does it capture?
Teeth, preparation margins, gum surfaces and the bite.
The scan represents visible structures in great detail. It cannot show bone, nerves or the maxillary sinus. That is the role of the DVT. The two datasets together provide the complete digital planning basis.
Why does it matter for implants?
The future tooth guides the planning of the implant.
The surface scan is combined with the DVT and the planned crown or bridge. Implant position can then be oriented to bone, safety distances, bite, aesthetics and future cleanability at the same time.
What does the patient experience?
No conventional impression tray where the treatment step can be completed digitally.
Scanning can be performed in sections, paused and selectively supplemented. The finished model can be reviewed together immediately, making findings, planning and the future restoration easier to understand.
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CAM milling machines
for wet and dry processing of different dental materials
CADcentral digital design workstation
3Dprinting for models and selected aids
In-housedirect coordination with the clinical team
- 01Check the data
Scan, bite, implant position and intended restoration are assessed together.
- 02Design in CAD
Crowns, bridges, abutments or provisionals are created as three-dimensional designs.
- 03Manufacture in CAM
Ceramics, zirconia or other suitable dental materials are milled according to the task.
- 04Finish
Sintering, crystallisation, characterisation and glazing are matched to the material.
- 05Verify
Fit, contact points, bite, aesthetics and cleanability are coordinated clinically.
Why is a practice laboratory especially valuable for implants?
Implant position and restoration affect each other. When design and treatment are closely connected, prosthetic requirements can be considered before surgery and later adjustments can be discussed directly with the clinical team.
Which restorations are created digitally?
Depending on the indication, we plan and manufacture implant-supported crowns and bridges, individual restorations, provisionals, models and other dental laboratory work. Material and production route are selected for the clinical task.
Why is cleanability part of the design?
An implant restoration should not only look and function well on the day it is fitted. Transitions, spaces and contours must remain accessible for home care and professional review, so future maintenance is considered digitally from the outset.
What does direct coordination improve?
Scans, photographs, designs and clinical feedback can be assessed together without long communication routes. This supports targeted corrections and keeps planning, manufacture and fitting within one closely connected team.
Long-term implant health
Aftercare tailored to the restoration and the individual.
Long-term success is not determined only on the day the restoration is fitted. Regular examinations and individually adapted implant prophylaxis help identify changes in the gums, bone, bite and restoration at an early stage.
Individual intervals
Recall intervals are not set according to a fixed schedule. Gingival health, home care, smoking, general health, the extent of the restoration and personal risk factors are all taken into account.
Adapted implant prophylaxis
Instruments, cleaning techniques and aids are selected for the implant, surrounding tissues and restoration design. Home-care routines are reviewed and adjusted regularly.
Tissue and implant checks
We assess the peri-implant tissues, possible signs of inflammation, access for cleaning and the stability of the complete restoration. Radiographs are taken when clinically indicated.
Bite and restoration
Contacts, loading, screw connections, ceramics and cleaning spaces are checked. The aim is to recognise changes before they develop into a larger problem.
One team supporting you for years to come
Responsibility does not end when the restoration is fitted.
ZAK remains the point of contact for the implant, gums, bite and prosthetic restoration. Findings, design data and previous treatment remain documented within the same team. This supports continuous, personal care.
Treatment in Berlin
Practice and hotel.
One address in Berlin Mitte.
ZAK is located on the ground floor of Hotel Catalonia Berlin Mitte. For patients travelling from outside Berlin or from abroad, consultation, treatment, recovery and follow-up appointments can therefore be organised with particularly short distances.
BERLIN · MITTE
HOTELCatalonia Berlin MitteAccommodation in the same building
GROUND FLOORZAK BerlinImplant dentistry · diagnostics · laboratory
Köpenicker Straße 80–82 · 10179 Berlin
U8
Heinrich-Heine-Straße
directly opposite
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Central Berlin
close to Alexanderplatz, Museum Island and the historic centre
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Short distances
practice, accommodation and recovery in one location
Before you travel
Existing X-rays, reports, medication lists and treatment plans can be sent in advance for initial orientation.
Planning at ZAK
The final plan is made after a personal examination, our own DVT scan, an intraoral scan and a joint discussion at ZAK.
Treatment & stay
Appointments and treatment stages can be coordinated efficiently. The hotel in the same building avoids additional journeys after a procedure.
Aftercare
Reviews at ZAK are scheduled clearly; where appropriate, continuing care can be coordinated with a dentist close to your home.
Internationally accessible
The complete website is available in five languages.
All content is available in German, English, Romanian, Russian and Ukrainian. Personal support in your preferred language can be arranged in advance, subject to team availability.
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Frequently asked questions
Understand before you decide.
These answers provide initial guidance. What is appropriate in your case can only be assessed reliably after a personal examination and review of your findings.
Do I need a DVT scan for every implant?
At ZAK, yes. We do not plan an implant without a prior DVT scan. The three-dimensional view of bone, nerves, the maxillary sinus and adjacent structures is a fixed safety basis of our implant planning. Field of view and protocol are selected individually.
What is the radiation exposure?
There is no single universal value because dose depends on scan volume, resolution and protocol. ZAK uses fully digital, Ultra Low Dose certified radiography. For every implant plan, the field of view and settings are chosen to obtain the necessary 3D information with a dose-optimised protocol.
When is bone augmentation needed?
Augmentation may be required when the available bone cannot support an implant at the planned position and dimensions. Depending on the region and extent, different techniques may be considered, such as local augmentation or sinus lift. This can only be decided from individual findings.
Is guided implant placement always better?
Not automatically. A surgical guide can be useful for particular anatomical or prosthetic requirements. It is a planning and transfer tool with technical tolerances and does not replace surgical experience or ongoing control during the procedure.
How long does healing take?
The EFP gives about two to six months as a guide for implant healing. Bone conditions, implant stability and additional procedures affect the duration. Preliminary care, bone augmentation and making the restoration may require further time; we discuss your appointment plan after the examination.
What influences long-term implant success?
Alongside planning and execution, oral hygiene, healthy gums, regular reviews and professional maintenance are important. Smoking, untreated periodontitis, certain medical conditions or high mechanical loads can affect risk.
Who is responsible for the implant and restoration after fitting?
ZAK remains your contact for the complete treatment concept. Surgery, prosthetic design, fitting, reviews and professional aftercare are documented and coordinated by one team, so questions do not have to be passed between separate providers.
What does implant treatment cost?
Costs depend on the initial situation, number of implants, potential bone augmentation, type of restoration and complexity. After diagnostics and planning, you receive an individual treatment and cost plan explaining the intended steps.
What does German statutory health insurance cover?
In Germany, a diagnosis-based fixed subsidy generally contributes towards the restoration. The implant and implant surgery are normally paid privately, with rare exceptions. Private and supplementary insurance cover depends on the policy. Clarify reimbursement using the treatment plan before treatment starts.
Who may benefit from fixed teeth on four implants?
A fixed restoration supported by four implants may be an option for a toothless jaw. Bone volume, implant distribution, bite and access for cleaning must be suitable. Four implants are not a universal recommendation for every jaw; teeth that can be preserved and other restorations are considered in the decision.
Can I receive fixed teeth immediately?
A fixed temporary restoration is possible only under suitable conditions, particularly adequate initial implant stability and appropriate loading. Findings and the course of surgery determine the decision. A temporary restoration does not mean healing is complete or the definitive restoration is ready.
What should I bring to my first implant consultation?
Existing X-rays and findings, an up-to-date medication list and any previous treatment and cost plan are helpful. Write down your questions about alternatives, total costs, appointments and maintenance.
The first step
Ready for a clear assessment?
Arrange your personal implant consultation in Berlin Mitte. You are welcome to bring or send existing X-rays and reports.