Restorative Dentistry in Los Angeles

Restorative Dentistry in Los Angeles, CA

A failing tooth, an impacted third molar, or a jaw worn down by years of compromise rarely fixes itself, and the longer the underlying problem sits, the harder the eventual repair becomes. The good news is that nearly every complex restoration begins with the same quiet, well-executed surgical step, and getting that step right is what separates a smooth recovery from a complicated one.

At Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center, our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dr. Saman Vahedi and Dr. Jonathan Shadi, approach restorative care as the surgical foundation for everything that follows. Practicing from our West Los Angeles office on Wilshire Boulevard, we serve patients across Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and Century City who want their extractions, wisdom teeth surgery, and reconstructive work handled by surgeons rather than treated as routine. Our focus is precise, individualized treatment that protects bone, preserves tissue, and sets the stage for lasting results.

What Restorative Oral Surgery Covers at Our Practice

Restorative oral surgery is the work of removing what cannot be saved and rebuilding the structures that remain, so the mouth can support healthy function again. Our scope centers on surgical procedures rather than general restorative dentistry, which means we concentrate on the foundational steps that more advanced treatment depends on. Every case is planned with 3D cone beam imaging and the latest surgical software, allowing us to map nerves, sinuses, and bone density before we ever begin.

The restorative procedures we perform fall into a few core categories, each chosen to protect the long-term health of your mouth:

• Wisdom teeth removal — We extract impacted and erupted third molars to prevent crowding, infection, and damage to neighboring teeth, often using IV sedation for comfort.
• Tooth extractions — We handle simple, surgical, and implant-site extractions with techniques designed to preserve surrounding bone for future restoration. Learn more about tooth extractions.
• Full mouth reconstruction — We provide the surgical groundwork for rebuilding an entire dentition when multiple teeth are compromised or missing.

Because these procedures share the same surgical principles, having them performed by experienced oral surgeons gives you a single, coordinated plan rather than a patchwork of referrals.

Why Extractions Set the Stage for Implants and Reconstruction

How a tooth is removed has a direct effect on what you can rebuild later, which is why we treat every extraction as the first step of a larger plan. After a tooth is lost, the alveolar bone that once supported it begins to resorb, and according to a 2023 review on alveolar ridge preservation, up to half of the original ridge width can be lost during natural healing, with most resorption occurring on the cheek-facing side of the socket within the first three months.

That bone loss is exactly what complicates future restoration. When too much ridge disappears, an implant may no longer have enough support, and additional grafting becomes necessary to rebuild the site. By removing teeth conservatively and preserving the socket walls, we protect the bone that dental implants and full arch work rely on. In cases where bone has already been lost, bone grafting restores the volume needed before implant placement can move forward.

This is the connective thread across our restorative work, since a wisdom tooth extraction, a single failing molar, and a full reconstruction all depend on careful handling of bone and soft tissue. Treating these procedures as foundational, rather than isolated, is how we help patients avoid avoidable complications down the road.

Comfort, Technology, and a Personal Approach

Surgery is far easier to face when you understand the plan and trust the people carrying it out. We offer IV sedation and general anesthesia options so you can choose the level of comfort that suits your procedure and your anxiety level, all delivered in a monitored, modern setting. Same-day surgical availability means many patients can move from consultation to treatment without long delays.

Our office reflects the community we serve, with Spanish spoken in the office and both surgeons fluent in Persian and Farsi, so you can discuss your care in the language you are most comfortable with. We accept major PPO plans and keep treatment efficient and individualized, never recommending more surgery than your situation calls for.

Schedule Your Consultation With Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center

When your restorative care is led by board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons working with today’s most advanced diagnostic and surgical technology, you give every later step the strongest possible foundation. Dr. Saman Vahedi and Dr. Jonathan Shadi bring extensive training across dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, IV sedation, bone grafting, and full-scope oral surgery to a practice built around precise, patient-first care in one of LA’s most iconic neighborhoods.

If you are weighing wisdom teeth removal, an extraction, or the surgical groundwork for a larger reconstruction, we would welcome the chance to plan it with you. Reach out through our contact page to request a consultation, and let our West Los Angeles team show you what coordinated, surgeon-led restorative care looks like.