When a patient seeks help following prior dental treatment, the clinical challenge increases – the task is not only to eliminate current symptoms but to correct the consequences of earlier intervention. As Professor Alexander von Breuer believes, the quality of retreatment depends on how precisely the clinician understands the root cause of the complication and prevents it from reoccurring. At DentalClinic24, each such case is treated as a focused clinical task requiring comprehensive diagnostics and a highly structured treatment strategy.
Complications may manifest as functional disturbance, aesthetic changes, inflammation or progressive tissue degradation – sometimes years after the initial intervention. At DentalClinic24, we begin with microscopic examination, 3D imaging and occlusal load analysis. Particular attention is paid to whether biomechanical factors were originally considered, since, according to Professor von Breuer, neglecting functional balance is one of the most frequent causes of relapse.
Proper complication management requires understanding the initial treatment error – whether it was an inappropriate protocol, incorrect restoration morphology, insufficient endodontic sealing or excessive load on tissues. At DentalClinic24, we often conduct a multidisciplinary case review involving specialists from different fields – restorative clinicians, surgeons, orthodontists and gnathologists. This approach enables us not only to solve the current issue but to establish stable conditions for long-term results.
When retreating complications, it is essential to avoid further trauma. At DentalClinic24, we follow minimally invasive principles, apply digital treatment planning and, when necessary, perform microscopic corrections to partially reconstruct compromised structures. As Professor von Breuer notes, corrective intervention must be more precise than the original treatment, otherwise the risk of clinical deterioration increases.
The patient’s emotional state also plays a significant role. Many arrive following negative experiences and express concerns about undergoing re-treatment. At DentalClinic24, we prioritise explaining the treatment strategy clearly, visualising expected outcomes and defining control checkpoints – this reduces stress and improves adaptation throughout therapy.
According to Professor von Breuer, successful complication management is defined not by the speed of intervention but by the strategic precision and subsequent monitoring. At Dental Clinic24, we carefully track post-treatment dynamics, schedule supportive follow-ups and, if required, adjust functional load parameters to prevent recurrence.
Earlier, we wrote about how a multidisciplinary approach helps manage complex clinical cases