A Higher Standard of Care:Procedures

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requires several additional years of training in a hospital-based surgical residency training program. As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Shabtaie is trained to treat conditions, injuries, defects, and the aesthetic aspects of the jaws, face, mouth, and teeth. He can also perform a full range of dental implant procedures.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are titanium posts inserted into the jaw bone where teeth are missing. Dental implants are now the standard of care for replacing missing teeth. They replace the roots of the missing teeth. Learn more...

Wisdom Teeth Extraction

It is recomended to have wisdom teeth removed in early teen years to prevent future problems associated with wisdom teeth. There are several conditions that may develop if wisdom teeth are not removed. The teeth may remain trapped beneath the bone and gum, partially erupt from the gum, or may grow sideways. Learn more...

Bone Grafting

The jaw bone associated with missing teeth is reabsorbed over a period of time. Often a condition is left in which there is poor quantity and quality of bone, not appropriate for placement of dental implants. For these situations, bone grafting is the ability to grow bone where needed. Learn more...

Orthognathic Surgery

Some patients may have a discrepancy or disharmony of their jawbones. Orthognathic surgery is needed when the teeth do not seem to fit with jaws and/or when jaws do not meet correctly. Corrective jaw surgery repositions the misaligned jaws. Learn more...

Oral Pathology

A special type of tissue, also known as oral mucosa, lines the inside of the mouth. The mucosa is coral pink in color and smooth. An alteration in the appearance of the mucosa may be a warning sign for an abnormal process. Learn more...

Facial Trauma

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained, skilled, and qualified to treat and manage facial trauma. Sports injuries are among the most likely activities that could result in dental or maxillofacial trauma. Learn more...

TMJ Disorders

Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are group of problems related to the compound jaw joint. If someone has symptoms like a “clicking” sound or pain, they will be glad to know that these problems may be easily diagnosed and treated. Learn more...

Post-Surgical Instructions

Patients should closely follow our postoperative instructions for all tooth extractions and other surgeries. This includes careful adherence to our post-surgical instructions, as well as keeping follow-up appointment(s). Learn more...