Oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Styria

Dental implants in Styria

I also place dental implants in Thörl – from single implants to a fixed restoration of a whole jaw on a few implants (All-on-X). Every implant procedure is based on careful planning of the position, angle and number of implants using a three-dimensional X-ray. For implant treatment you receive an invoice (Honorarnote) that you can submit to your health insurer; the insurer decides on reimbursement.

If the bone of the upper jaw has receded severely, zygomatic implants anchored in the cheekbone are an option. I perform this procedure at University Hospital St. Pölten in Lower Austria. More on the pages Dental implants and All-on-X and zygomatic implants.

Maxillofacial and dental surgery in Thörl

In Thörl I remove wisdom teeth that lack space or are impacted, as well as teeth that can no longer be saved. In addition, I perform apicoectomies and gum procedures. These treatments are covered by statutory health insurance: they are billed directly via the e‑card at no extra cost to you and are usually carried out as outpatient procedures under local anaesthesia. More under Wisdom tooth removal and Oral surgery.

Jaw joint, teeth grinding and aesthetic treatments

For pain or clicking in the jaw joint and for teeth grinding, I identify the cause with a functional analysis and treat with custom-made occlusal splints, among other things (TMJ treatment). I also offer Botox in Thörl – medically for teeth grinding and jaw joint problems or aesthetically – as well as fillers.

Larger procedures at University Hospital St. Pölten

I perform procedures that require a hospital at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of University Hospital St. Pölten in Lower Austria: orthognathic surgery to correct jaw misalignment, zygomatic implants, surgical jaw joint treatment such as jaw joint lavage, rhinoplasty and medically necessary eyelid surgery. I will be happy to discuss with you beforehand whether such a procedure is an option for you.

Practice in Thörl

In Lower Austria I also treat patients in St. Andrä-Wördern and Frankenfels; more under Oral surgeon in Lower Austria. Independent second opinions and treatment plans are available at my diagnostic centre Evi.Dental in Vienna; no treatments take place there. All locations are listed under Locations.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I treat patients in Styria?

In the practice of Dr. Gerhard Ecker‑Krisch in Thörl, Palbersdorf 178, in the Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district north of Kapfenberg. There I offer dental implants, wisdom tooth removal and dental surgery, jaw joint treatment as well as Botox and fillers.

What does health insurance cover?

Wisdom tooth removal, dental surgery and functional analysis are covered by statutory health insurance and billed directly via the e‑card – at no extra cost to you. For implants and for Botox for jaw joint problems you receive an invoice (Honorarnote) that you can submit to your health insurer; the insurer decides on reimbursement.

Where do larger procedures take place?

I perform orthognathic surgery, zygomatic implants and surgical jaw joint treatment at University Hospital St. Pölten in Lower Austria. I will be happy to discuss with you beforehand whether such a procedure is an option for you.

How do I make an appointment?

Directly with the practice in Thörl on +43 3861 3949 or via my contact form or by email to office@zahnop.at. I will get back to you as soon as possible.