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Implant. I was not informed that the tooth implanted has an 80% failure rate and is not generally recommended for implants. Then discovered I was charged about double the going rate for an implant. He made every attempt to give me a good implant as near as I could tell. Due to his failure to explain the risk of failure with this tooth and his exorbitant price, I cannot recommend Dr. Ken Abe. If I had it to do over, I would get three quotes from highly recommended implant doctors before deciding on this procedure.
I know this doctor: 2-3 years
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I have been going here for over 13 years and have never been unhappy. A bit pricier, but well worth it. Now I take my wife and kids here too.
About Hygienist: Sandy is the best!
I know this doctor: 13 yrs
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Dr. Abe performed a gum graft at the base of one of my front teeth and pocket reduction around some back molars. I have no issue with the quality of Dr. Abe's work based on my experience but I felt dissatisfied with the customer experience overall because of the high cost of consultations and treatment and because payment is always expected in full at time of service. In my case his office did not submit insurance claims promptly. They were not helpful in getting estimates of insurance coverage before treatment. The burden for obtaining those appears to be on the patient. I've felt "gouged" when leaving his office, and the rather poor level of customer service contributed to it.
I know this doctor: 2 years
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Dr. Abe's office staff is knowledgable and excellent at explaining procedures, costs and providing quick billing through insurance companies.
Dr. Abe is very calm and brilliant at solving dental issues. He is kind and caring about causing as little pain as possible. His dental implant process offers the most accurate means of tooth replacement.
The office atmosphere is pleasant with friendly assistance and extremely clean/organized facilities.
I know this doctor: Since May 2005
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Although Dr. Abe was very pleasant and seemed to give a thorough examination, I was unhappy that he did not outline all the possibilities to me. He also made the treatment he suggested I receive sound like an emeregency, in that I needed my tooth removed right away, and he insisted I receive proceedures such as bone grafts, which 2 other dental professionals, including the Dental Clinic at UCSF, thought to be excessive as my gums were perfectly healthy with no pockets or significant bone loss observed. Each of these other periodontists also expressed surprise that Dr. Abe was rushing me to get my tooth removed as my situation did not seem like an emergency to them. I have since had the tooth repaired, a proceedure Dr. Abe strongly recommended against, and have been perfectly happy with the results. The cost was less than $1000, while the estimate for treatment from Dr. Abe started at $2800 for similar periodontal work.
Of course, I am sure that Dr. Abe gave me his best professional opinion. However I find that I am unhappy with the limited information he provided, and the pressure I felt from him to proceed quickly. Otherwise I found him to have a pleasant manner and a lovely office.
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I think he is a great periodontist and microsurgeon for treating periodontal disease, bone grafts, and all the related procedures. He is not cheap, but at least you know with Dr. Abe you are in good hands. I appreciate the way he explains what he is doing or intends to do, and he offers facts and options to help me make decisions about treatment. I get my teeth cleaned there, too, and it's a very good experience. Also, the administrators who work for him are super nice and helpful. The office is beautiful, filled with Japanese prints and woods. I recommend Dr. Kenneth Abe without hesitation!
My dental implant: Dr. Abe removed the original tooth and prepared the area for an implant, including putting a bone graft in to the area.
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Dr Abe quickly diagnosed an infected tooth and laid out my options together with a clear treatment plan. He explained everthing clearly and his staff was very cordial, supportive and helpful.
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