Articles by Prof. Dr. Clemens Jilek
Digital scan – No more gagging
No more gagging: with a conventional impression made with impression material, many patients gag – children in particular find it unpleasant. With the intraoral scanner we use at our specialist practice in Wolfratshausen, the gag reflex is greatly reduced. How the digital scan works Instead of an impression tray and putty, we guide a small […]
Modern practice laboratory
In this video we show our in-house laboratory in Wolfratshausen. Many of the appliances our patients wear during orthodontic treatment are made here – individually, digitally planned and crafted by our qualified team of dental technicians. What our laboratory makes We produce removable braces, functional orthodontic appliances such as twin blocks, activators, bionators and Fränkel […]
Modern, holistic orthodontics according to our KFO360° concept
At our specialist orthodontic practice in Wolfratshausen, south of Munich, treatment can be 100% digital. Why? Because it makes treatment far more comfortable, faster and more precise. In this video we show the three building blocks. An intraoral scan instead of impressions We capture the teeth and the upper and lower jaw with an intraoral […]
Overview of fastener systems
Which braces suit you best? In this video we introduce the main brace systems we use at our practice between Bad Tölz and Munich. The right choice depends on the position of your teeth and jaws, your age and what matters to you. Aligners – gentle and discreet Aligner trays are especially gentle and barely […]
Information about co-payments for orthodontic treatment
Your treatment plan has been approved by your health insurer and orthodontic treatment can begin. In this video we explain what the co-payment is, how it is paid and how you get it back from your insurer. What is the co-payment? During treatment, statutory health insurance pays 80% of the treatment costs. You pay the […]
The KIG classification of statutory health insurance funds
When does German statutory health insurance pay for orthodontic treatment, and what does it cover? In this video we explain the KIG classification – the system the statutory insurers use to grade how severe a malocclusion is. What is the KIG classification? KIG stands for “Kassen-Indikations-Gruppe”, the insurers’ indication group. It runs from grade 1 […]
Invoice Cloud
In this video we explain how our digital invoice cloud works: how to access the invoices for your orthodontic treatment, and how to reach all of them from wherever you are. All invoices in one place Instead of paper invoices in the post, you receive every invoice digitally through our secure billing portal – for […]
Removable braces
Removable braces – often called a “loose” brace – are frequently used in early treatment for children or for minor corrections. In this video we explain everything you need to know to use them day to day. How often are they worn? Wearing the brace regularly is essential for the treatment to work. How long […]
