At Pacific Northwest Periodontics we provide expert, full dental implant services with a focus on same-day implants and teeth replacement. As periodontists, Dr. Rapoport and Dr. Schuler are specialists in dental implant surgery and treating the bone and gum tissues around your teeth. They deliver state-of-the-art dental implant treatment and can provide extractions, dental implants and immediate, functional replacement teeth in the same visit for eligible candidates.
Dr. Rapoport and Dr. Schuler are both board-certified periodontists and Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology, the highest status awarded for technical proficiency in their field. Only about 10% of periodontists have achieved this certification. They each have decades of experience with dental implants and stay abreast of all the latest developments in implant dentistry through regular continuing education.
The comfortable armchairs in our waiting area, the warm greeting from our receptionist and the kind and attentive treatment by our doctors all contribute to making you feel relaxed and at ease.For your comfort, our front desk staff will offer you a choice of beverages when you visit.
For added relaxation in the chair, we provide headphones, pillows and blankets. You can also request IV or oral conscious sedation, and for longer procedures, you can have general anesthesia with a certified anesthesiologist.
Dr. Rapoport and Dr. Schuler always take the time to really listen to you and understand your concerns and goals. They explain everything thoroughly so you know what is going on regarding your treatment options, and they will answer any of your questions. They make sure to give you the pros and cons of every option so you can make a well-informed decision and feel at ease with your treatment.
Our doctors use the latest advances in dental technology for precise, minimally invasive and comfortable treatment. For diagnostics, they use a state-of-the-art 3D CT scanner which provides 3D images of your jaw and teeth in 360 view.
Using these images, they meticulously plan out your dental implant treatment ahead of time. Our doctors also make a surgical guide that fits over your dental arch and marks the exact angle and placement position for each implant. For delicate micro surgical procedures, they use a special dental microscope that provides up to 20X magnification.
Owner of Pacific Northwest Periodontics, Dr. Darrin Rapoport practiced for six years as a general dentist in South Africa before relocating to Seattle and training as a periodontist. He credits his experience as a general dentist with giving him a very broad view of dentistry as opposed to someone who only specializes.
After arriving in Seattle in 1996, Dr. Rapoport immediately embarked upon three years of specialist training in periodontics and dental implant treatment at the University of Washington. He earned his Masters of Science in Dentistry degree and certification as a periodontist in 1999.
Dr. Rapoport is a board-certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a status only granted after passing a rigorous exam on dental implant procedures and other aspects of periodontics. Diplomate status has only been earned by 10 percent of the periodontists in the U.S.
Dr. Rapoport is committed to using the latest in advanced dental technology to provide the best care possible. He has implemented several very advanced techniques in our office for dental implant treatment that sets us apart as a state-of-the-art facility. Using these advancements, he and his team provide comprehensive dental implant services for patients who would not be eligible in other offices due to the complexity of their cases.
I really want to give the restored health and renewed confidence our treatments provide to as many people as possible, he says. Thus it is imperative we always stay on the cutting edge of technology. This way we can help even those who might have lost hope.
Patients repeatedly comment about Dr. Rapoports warm and reassuring manner as well as his dedication to really educating them about their treatment, so they know what to expect. These two things combined make them feel very comfortable and certain they are in caring hands.
Dr. Rapoport is well-recognized as a local dental expert. He has been selected as a Top Dentist in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine four years in a row. He has also been a special guest on numerous Seattle area broadcast outlets. He has been interviewed on KOMO Channel 4, King 5, KCPQ Channel 13 and local talk radio.
Dr. Ralf Schuler had already distinguished himself in Germany before coming to the United States. After receiving his dental degree in 1991, he began his career as an Assistant Professor in the Prosthodontics Department at the University of Cologne in Germany.
He then left teaching to practice in Erlangen, Germany as a general dentist for six years before relocating to Seattle. In Seattle he completed an additional three years of highly specialized training in periodontics and dental implants. He earned his Master of Science in Dentistry degree and certification as a periodontist in 2003.
Dr. Schuler is a board-certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, the highest professional status granted for technical proficiency in his field. His expertise has also been recognized in the local community by being selected as a Top Dentist in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.
Dr. Schuler serves outside the office as an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Graduate Periodontics at the University of Washington. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals, and lectures to students and colleagues at national and international events.
Part of Pacific Northwest Periodontics since 2003, Dr. Schuler provides expert dental implant treatment to our patients and continues to keep on top of the latest developments in implantology through regular continuing education. He implements state-of-the art techniques as they are developed, giving our patients the highest-quality and most comfortable care possible.
Our patients have noted how Dr. Schuler is very caring and ensures they are comfortable throughout their treatment. They like how he explains their procedures and answers all their questions, so they know what is going to happen and can feel at ease.
Dr. Rapoport is considered a local expert in advanced periodontal procedures such as dental implant placement and same-day new teeth with dental implants. He has been a regular guest on local television and radio programs, as well as a featured doctor in local magazines.
Dr. Rapoport has been featured in South Sound Magazines Doctors Making A Difference edition. He has also appeared in a feature article regarding the All-on-4 New teeth in One Day procedure in The Bellevue Reporters Health Resource Guide.
As baby boomers are aging, more and more individuals are being required to receive dental implantsand partial or full dentures. Certain genetics or hygiene habits have made it required for younger people to receive this type of treatment. These candidates or patients can now receive a full tooth replacement in a single day, thanks to the new procedure Pacific Northwest Periodontics performs called the All-on-Four.
A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the jawbone to function as a replacement tooth root for a missing tooth. A tooth restoration such as a crown, bridge or denture is then mounted onto the post.
Dental implants are the modern gold standard of tooth replacement. Dr. Rapoport and Dr. Schuler always recommend dental implants for people who are candidates for them, as dental implants are the strongest, longest-lasting and most lifelike replacement option for missing teeth.
After the dental implant is placed into position, the jawbone grows around the implant surfaces and integrates (fuses) with the implant. The fully integrated implant is just as strong as a regular tooth root and forms a strong foundation for your new replacement teeth.
A connecting piece known as an abutment is placed on top of the implant and acts as the attachment point for a dental restoration. Finally, a crown will be placed on top of the abutment, which will act as your new tooth.
Due to major advances in technology, most patients can now successfully receive dental implants. In the past, patients with heavy bone loss around the missing tooth could not receive dental implants, but modern bone grafting techniques can restore adequate bone support in most circumstances.