Periodontics & Dental Implants

read morePDI was established with the vision to help people restore lasting health and excellent dental function. At PDI, patients are treated as friends and family. We listen to your concerns and deliver treatment with your best interest in mind. Boulder, CO Periodontists, John R. Dodge, DMD, MS and Anthony C. Rademacher, DMD, MS practice a full scope of periodontics with expertise ranging from dental implants to cosmetic periodontal surgery and gum grafting. Drs. John R. Dodge, DMD, MS and Anthony C. Rademacher, DMD, MS can now correct a wide variety of periodontal (gum) disease.

read morePeriodontal treatment is necessary when various conditions affect the health of your gums and the regions of your jaw bone that hold your teeth in place. Retaining your teeth is directly dependent on proper periodontal care and maintenance. Healthy gums enhance the appearance of your teeth, like a frame around a beautiful painting. When your gums become unhealthy, they can either recede or become swollen and red. In later stages, the supporting bone is destroyed and your teeth will shift, loosen, or fall out.

read moreDodge and Rademacher's practice provides a variety of surgical services for the treatment of periodontal issues. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are very conservative in our treatment recommendations and limit surgery to the areas where it is absolutely necessary. Many times, the early stages of periodontal disease are best treated with non-surgical periodontal therapy. Even in severe cases, non-surgical periodontal therapy often precedes surgical therapy. This is done to improve the overall tissue quality prior to surgery and also to help limit the areas requiring surgery.

read moreTo provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed. A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you'll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium - the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints.