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Pacific Northwest Dental Center
"Teeth for a Lifetime!"
The Pacific Northwest Dental Implant Center was founded by Dr. John Hodges and Dr. Jeff Rogers with the mission of delivering the highest quality implant care at a reasonable fee and in a minimum of appointments.
All types of implant supported restorations are offered at the Center, but the emphasis is on implant supported bridges. Using CAT scans and CAD design software, the doctors are able to perform the surgery and restoration in a virtual setting prior to the actual surgery and without the patient being present. The patients entire oral structure down to the smallest detail are recreated in a computer so that the safest surgery and longest lasting restoration can be planned. Guides that allow for an exact match in placement are fabricated in Sweden by Nobel Biocare, a leader in the implant industry. The implant supported bridges are either fabricated in acrylic and titanium or gold and porcelain. They have a longevity that exceeds 20 years. Who can benefit from our proceedures?
There is so much to gain from having this procedure done. Aside from the esthetic gain and the joy of having teeth that do not have to be removed, the gain to your health is without measure. For several years the direct link between periodontal disease and heart disease has been noted. Patients who choose implant supported bridges often comment that they have more energy and that the feel like they had been fighting a cold for years that is now gone. This is a result of increased nutrient absorption due to improved chewing. In the case of patients who suffered from severe periodontal disease or tooth decay, the removal of infection and disease results in feeling better. A study released last year may hold the most significant value to this procedure. A study of life expectancy rates has shown that people with fixed dentition (either their own teeth or implant supported restorations) live an average of 7 years longer than patients without teeth or with removable dentures! More information needs to be studied regarding this data, but when you consider that our muscle control and our ability to absorb nutrients lessens with age, this data makes sense. Fixed teeth are easier to use and the increased breakdown of food improves absorption. The Package Difference
Financing available OAC through Care Credit and Capital One Dental Care Finance. You can apply directly online by clicking here (both are secure online forms): Care Credit Online Application and Capital One Online Application Please feel free to contact us for pricing and a free consultation. Contact us33301 9th Avenue South, Ste. 125
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After several years of reasearch and training specific to the procedure of implant supported bridgework Drs. Hodges and Rogers have been able to cut thousands of dollars and months of appointments from this treatment while improving the final product.
Patients who will benefit from this procedures are those who wear dentures, have severe periodontal disease, have severe tooth decay, or have lost teeth and bone due to cancerous tumors.
A major goal of the doctors was to make the process efficient enough so that it is affordable for patients. At the PNW Dental Implant Center we have created package pricing so that patients can easily plan for payment. One price per arch (upper teeth or lower teeth) incorporates all care whether planned or unplanned. Any diagnostics (including CAT scans), extractions, implant surgery, surgical guides, temporary restorations, final bridgework, and warranties are included. With the "Acrylic Package" all necessary treatment is included, and a final restoration made of high grade acrylic fused to a titanium framework is delivered. With the "Porcelain Package" all necessary treatment is included, and a final restoration made of porcelain fused to gold is delivered. Both restorations are fabulous, and the doctors will be happy to discuss which option is better for you.
See our Photo Gallery for photographs of implant supported bridges.