Philip B. Bhaskar, DMD practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise
ranging from dental implant surgery to wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial
pain, facial injuries, and oral pathology, and perform a full range of extractions and bone grafting
procedures.
Dr. Bhaskar’s staff is trained in assisting with I.V. sedation within our state of the art office
setting.
Dental Implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and
function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually
anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours
will be preserved. Dental implants are changing the way people live. With them, people are
rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. For more information
about dental implants or to schedule a consultation appointment, call our office in Monterey, CA at
831-372-2882.
Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area, Dr. Philip Bhaskar attended the University of Florida and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. He received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Dr. Bhaskar completed a General Practice Residency at the UCLA-Wadsworth VA Medical Center, his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency training at the University of Florida and a Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida.
He has served as the President of the Monterey Bay Dental Society and was voted Outstanding Member of the Year by the Monterey Bay Dental Society. Dr. Bhaskar is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the ADA and the Monterey Dental Society. Dr. Bhaskar has served as a Trustee to the California Dental Association. He has been in private practice since 1988.
Dr. Bhaskar is married and the proud father of three children. Dr. Bhaskar and his family are active with the International Health Emissaries. The group has traveled to third world countries to provide dental care to underserved inhabitants of remote third world communities. Dr. Bhaskar has provided dental treatment in Ecuador, Cambodia, Mexico, Haiti, and Guatemala.
Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Third molars are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth. They are usually the last teeth to develop and are located in the back of your mouth, behind your second molars. Their development is usually completed between the middle teenage years and early twenties, a time traditionally associated with the onset of maturity and the attainment of wisdom.
Our practice can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or future potential problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist, or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Oral Pathology
The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer.
The following can be signs at the beginning of a pathological process or cancerous growth:
Reddish patches (erythroplasia) or whitish patches (leukoplakia) in the mouth
A sore that fails to heal and bleeds easily
A lump or thickening on the skin lining the inside of the mouth
Chronic sore throat or hoarseness and/or difficulty in chewing or swallowing
These changes can be detected on the lips, cheeks, palate, and gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face, and/or neck. Pain does not always occur with pathology, and curiously, is not often associated with oral cancer. However, any patient with facial and/or oral pain without an obvious cause or reason may also be at risk for oral cancer.
We would recommend performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly. Remember that your mouth is one of your body’s most important warning systems. Do not ignore suspicious lumps or sores. Please contact us so we can assist you with any questions or concerns.
Implant Supported Overdenture
An Implant Supported Overdenture is a contemporary restoration that has revolutionized the way surgeons and dentists think of replacing a full set of teeth. Standard dentures are unsecured prostheses with inherent limitations. Most often, dentures are painful, inconvenient and unstable. Such dentures can make chewing foods difficult, limiting the foods that you once enjoyed. Modern dentistry can help with implant supported dentures.
The Implant Supported Overdenture treatment concept replaces your missing teeth with a full dental bridge supported by dental implants.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee).
Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Surgery)
Orthognathic surgery is needed when the top and bottom jaws don’t meet correctly and/or teeth don’t adequately fit within the jaw. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics, and corrective jaw surgery repositions a misaligned jaw. This not only improves facial appearance but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.
Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction is a dental procedure where a tooth is removed from its socket in the bone. It's typically done for various reasons, such as severe decay, damage, or overcrowding. The process involves loosening the tooth in its socket and then carefully removing it.