Advanced Center for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants - Dr. Spiro Karras & Dr. Maria Karras

The Advanced Center for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, located at 5818 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053, is a prominent oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic led by the father-daughter team of Dr. Spiro Karras and Dr. Maria Karras. Their practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality oral and maxillofacial surgical care in a skillful, compassionate, and patient-centered manner. Dr. Spiro Karras is a highly experienced oral surgeon, a life-long Chicagoan who received his DDS from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry and completed a four-year hospital-based residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Boston University's Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry. He further refined his skills through a 12-month fellowship in reconstructive surgery at Baylor University Medical Center. Dr. Karras is a "Key Opinion Leader" for Nobel Biocare and a nationally recognized expert in the "All-on-4 Treatment Concept," having lectured internationally on this revolutionary technique. He has been in private practice since 1994 and holds affiliations with NorthShore University HealthSystem and the University of Illinois Hospital. Dr. Maria Karras followed in her father's footsteps, earning her DMD from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and completing a four-year hospital-based residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She then pursued an intensive 12-month fellowship in Facial Cosmetic Surgery, making her a double-board certified surgeon (American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgeons). Her expertise includes a full scope of facial cosmetic surgeries, minimally invasive rejuvenation procedures, laser treatments, and injectables like Botox® and hyaluronic acid fillers. The clinic offers a wide range of services, including: Dental Implants: This is a cornerstone of their practice, covering single tooth replacement, multiple teeth replacement, and full arch restorations like the "All-on-4" concept and Zygomatic dental implants. Wisdom Teeth Removal: Safe and effective removal of third molars to prevent complications. Bone Grafting: Procedures to restore and augment bone in the jaw for implant placement or other surgical needs. Oral Pathology: Diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. Anesthesia and Sedation: Various options, including IV sedation and general anesthesia, to ensure patient comfort during procedures. Facial Cosmetic Surgery: Dr. Maria Karras specializes in procedures such as brow lifts, blepharoplasties (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasties, lip lifts, facelifts, and neck lifts, as well as injectables. Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF): Utilizing the patient's own blood components to promote faster healing and regeneration. Impacted Canine Exposure: Surgical procedures to aid the eruption of impacted teeth. The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Cone Beam CT Imaging, Intra-Oral Scanners, and Digital X-Rays, to ensure precise diagnostics and effective treatment. Patients consistently praise the practice for its professional and caring staff, comfortable environment, and exceptional surgical outcomes.