Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Advanced Periodontal Care in Cleveland
Bodnar Periodontics was founded in 1961 by Dr. Julius S. Bodnar, a pioneer in specialized gum care in the Greater Cleveland area. Our practice has maintained the highest standards of honest quality care, compassion, and attention to detail since its inception. With over six decades of combined experience, our team specializes in advanced periodontal treatments, including dental implants, extractions, and soft tissue grafts. We prioritize personalized care, ensuring each patient receives tailored treatment plans that address their unique needs. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition as Top Periodontists by Northern Ohio Magazine and Cleveland Magazine.We serve patients from two convenient locations in Rocky River and Strongsville, Ohio. Our team emphasizes patient education, guiding individuals through procedures and post-operative care with clarity and empathy. We utilize modern techniques and materials to achieve optimal outcomes, focusing on long-term oral health and aesthetics. Our practice balances clinical expertise with a family-oriented approach, creating a welcoming environment for all patients. This dedication to both professional excellence and compassionate service continues to define our legacy.
Services
Dental Implants
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Gum Grafting
Bone Grafting
Crown Lengthening
Pocket Elimination
Extractions
Guided Tissue Regeneration
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of specialized periodontal expertise in Cleveland.
- Our practice provides personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- We maintain recognition as Top Periodontists by local medical publications.
- Our team emphasizes patient education and transparent treatment explanations.
- We utilize modern techniques for dental implants and bone regeneration procedures.
What people say
Outstanding care
Compassionate treatment
Exceptional service
Professional staff
Personalized approach
Services
Dental Implants
We provide single and multiple dental implant solutions to replace missing teeth or stabilize dental appliances. Our implants integrate with jawbone tissue for long-term stability, with success rates near 100% when properly placed. This treatment option offers significantly longer durability compared to traditional restorative methods, typically lasting 15+ years with proper care.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Our comprehensive periodontal disease management addresses bacterial plaque causes and secondary risk factors like smoking or diabetes. Through scaling, root planing, and surgical interventions, we reduce pocket depths and prevent tooth loss. Treatment helps mitigate systemic health risks associated with advanced gum disease while restoring oral health.
Soft Tissue Grafts
We perform free graft and subepithelial graft procedures to correct gingival recession and protect root surfaces. This treatment prevents sensitivity, root caries, and aesthetic concerns while creating stable attached gingiva. The procedure uses autogenous tissue or processed graft materials for predictable functional and cosmetic improvements.
Bone Grafting
Our bone grafting services maintain extraction site integrity and regenerate lost bone structure. Using bovine, cadaver, or autogenous materials, we preserve ridge dimensions for future implants. This procedure reduces post-extraction atrophy and creates optimal conditions for restorative treatments within 3-6 months.
Pocket Elimination
We perform surgical pocket elimination to treat deep periodontal pockets exceeding 5mm. This definitive treatment removes infected tissue, reshapes bone contours, and improves cleansability. Post-operative care reduces tooth mobility risks and enhances long-term prognosis through tighter gum attachment.
People
Dr. Thomas Bodnar
Periodontist
Dr. Thomas Bodnar graduated from St. Ignatius and earned multiple degrees in dentistry and periodontics from Marquette University, Loyola University, and Case Western Reserve University. He lectures on periodontal topics and maintains active memberships in major dental associations.
Questions
What periodontal services do you offer?
We provide dental implants, gum disease treatment, bone grafting, soft tissue grafts, crown lengthening, and pocket elimination procedures at our Rocky River and Strongsville locations.
Do you accept out-of-town patients?
Yes, we treat patients from across Northeast Ohio and beyond, with multiple generations of families traveling for our specialized periodontal care.
What financing options are available?
We offer CareCredit financing to help patients access necessary periodontal treatments with flexible payment arrangements.
How do I prepare for periodontal surgery?
Detailed home care instructions for frenectomy, tissue grafts, and extractions are provided, including post-operative care guidelines for optimal healing.
Are your procedures painful?
Modern periodontal techniques minimize discomfort, with most procedures completed using local anesthesia and sedation options available for anxious patients.
What makes your practice unique?
Our combination of technical expertise, personalized care, and commitment to community service has made us a trusted name in periodontics since 1961.
Reviews (2)
John Reese
May 17, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr. Tom for over 10 years. He and his staff are always professional competent and compassionate. Truely an exceptional dental practice!
Max Lloyd
Feb 18, 2021
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Have been going to Dr Tom for many years, just a great group of people, very professional very knowledgeable and skillful, highly recommend
