A dentist who pulled out a man's teeth to try and cure his erectile dysfunction has been ordered to pay 20,000 euros (£14,000) in compensation.

The patient - known only as Alex S - had all 19 of his teeth removed over four weeks in Munich, Germany, and was charged 2,000 euros (£1,435).

He believed the series of operations would help him regain his vitality and also cure his schizophrenia.

A dentist who pulled out a man's teeth to try and cure his erectile dysfunction has been ordered to pay 20,000 euros (£14,000) in compensation (stock image above)

The dentist - known only as K - claimed to be a 'recognised healer' and said he helped the 'spiritual self-healing capabilities of his patients'.

It is thought he believed the operation would help cure Mr S, The Local reported.

In a letter to his lawyer K claimed that he had healed the patient by removing his 'poisonous' teeth - adding that the patient was 'not psychotic' but 'marvellous'.

But in court K said he pulled the teeth out because Mr S, who lived in woods and only ate raw foods, had bone inflammation and was allergic to fillings.

The dentist - known only as K - will also have to pay the cost of the patient's implants (stock image above)

The dentist even tried to demand 50,000 euros (£36,000) in compensation for damage done to his professional reputation by the trial.

An independent report found no basis for the operation.