Procedures

Procedures In Los Angeles, CA

At Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center, Drs. Vahedi and Shadi provide the most complete oral surgery services of anyone else in the area. Whether you need a simple tooth extraction or a full mouth reconstruction and rehabilitation, our team is dedicated to providing whatever oral surgery treatment you need. Our doctors have years of experience and training, meaning no matter what type of treatment brings you to us, you’ll receive the most professional and skilled care available.

Bone Grafting

​​​​​​​Bone Grafting

Alveolar bone grafting is the replacement or enhancement of bone around teeth. When a tooth is lost, the surrounding bone collapses. Bone grafting is performed to reverse bone loss or enhance bone volume This is especially important when considering replacement of missing teeth with dental implants. . The bone can be taken from parts of the your body, from donated tissues, or from synthetic material.

​​​​​​​Cone-beam 3D Imaging

​​​​​​​Cone-beam 3D Imaging

In dentistry and health care as a whole, there has been significant advances in imaging studies available. The cutting edge of oral surgery especially in regards to dental implants has been to use a 3D imaging modality.

​​​​​​​Dental Implants

​​​​​​​Dental Implants

Dental implants may be a long-term solution for a missing tooth or teeth. These extremerly durable titanium implants act as a substitue for tooth roots. Over time, the jawbone integrates and in a way fuses to the dental implant. This process is called osseointegration.

​​​​​​​Facial Trauma/Fractures

​​​​​​​Facial Trauma/Fractures

The dental specialist performs the proper treatment of facial injuries. These professionals must be well versed in emergency care, acute treatment and long-term reconstruction and rehabilitation – not just for physical reasons but emotional as well.

​​​​​​​Full Mouth Reconstruction

​​​​​​​Full Mouth Reconstruction

A reconstruction of the mouth strives to remove all of your tooth decay, old fillings and old dental crowns while improving your bite position. Everyone’s anatomy and jaw movements are different so everyone needs a different bite position to idealize their health and comfort.

​​​​​​​Impacted Canines

​​​​​​​Impacted Canines

Canines or any other tooth can be “impacted” which means it is either stuck in its position in the bone or is does not have a pathway/room to come out. These impacted teeth come into play typically when a patient is getting orthodontics (braces) to align the teeth or if they are indicated treatment for another reason.

​​​​​​​IV Sedation/General Anesthesia

​​​​​​​IV Sedation/General Anesthesia

As oral and maxillofacial surgeons we are not only well versed and trained in all aspects of oral surgery but we receive specific training in anesthesia. During our hospital residency training we receive 4-6 months of dedicated anesthesia training which we function side by side with anesthesiologists and nurse-anesthetists to provide anywhere from mild/conscious sedation to complete general anesthesia.

​​​​​​​Oral Pathology/Biopsies

​​​​​​​Oral Pathology/Biopsies

Los Angeles Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery offers diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of oral diseases and conditions, from infections to oral cancer. If you notice any irregularities in the look or feel of the lining of your mouth, you may be experiencing the beginnings of a pathological process. We perform oral exams, biopsies, and treatment for oral pathology at our offices in Los Angeles, CA, and Bakersfield, CA.

​​​​​​​Orthognathic Surgery

​​​​​​​Orthognathic Surgery

Orthognathic surgery or jaw surgery commonly refers to a group of procedures which can correct or realign how the teeth and jaws come together to improve a patient’s bite and junction. Jaw surgery is usually indicated when routine orthodontic treatment (braces) cannot solely be effective due to the degree of severity.

​​​​​​​Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)/Growth Factors

​​​​​​​Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)/Growth Factors

Our office is nonetheless utilizing this cutting edge medical approach for our patients! The concept is that within our blood there are growth factors, healing proteins, cell signals, and immune cells which are part of the normal healing process that can be concentrated and applied or injected to a wound or surgical site to potentially enhance healing.

​​​​​​​Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

​​​​​​​Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

The preparation of your mouth before the placement of a denture (or prosthesis) is referred to as pre-prosthetic surgery. Some patients require minor oral surgical procedures before receiving a partial or complete denture, in order to ensure the maximum level of comfort and stability.

​​​​​​​Wisdom & Other Tooth Extractions

​​​​​​​Wisdom & Other Tooth Extractions

Based on your medical history and your preferences (on being awake or sedated), we will go over your options during your consultation. We can usually perform the surgery that day if you wish. For your comfort we have multiple options on how we can perform your surgery