Center for Advanced Dentistry
Veselin Shumantov, DDS:
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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS (WEST ORANGE)

Monday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

OFFICE HOURS (NEW YORK)

Monday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I sought out Dr. Shumantov’s professional opinion after having some concerns that the health issues I had been compiling for the last six years were linked to my titanium dental implant. These included chronic fatigue, mental dissonance, GI problems, and skin issues. I found a forum online where people were discussing similar issues to what I was experiencing, and found relief after having their dental implants removed. I evaluated my life focusing on the time of onset of symptoms and it made sense that the implant could be causing my issues. After careful consideration I decided to have my implant removed. However, I was at a loss to how I should do it. Most techniques to remove implant removal involve a trephination process where the bone around the implant is drilled to loosen the implant, and subsequently remove it. This is a traumatic procedure that requires a lot of healing and repair of the damaged tissue. Dr. Shumantov is one of only a handful of dental surgeons in the country who is able to remove dental implants by using a counter-torque method that literally screws the implant out of the bone–regardless of integration of the implant with the bone. There are a few different techniques to remove the implant, but these are the major two. All of this was explained to me by Dr. Shumantov the first time I spoke with him after calling his office to schedule a consultation. He answered himself and spent at least five minutes explaining the history of the procedure and what I should expect when I arrive for the procedure. This personal service and compassion is what you will experience if you go to Dr. Shumantov for dental assistance. Not to mention that he charged me a fraction for the removal of the implant than some other surgeon that quoted me for the same procedure. Do not let Dr. Shumantov’s stoic disposition fool you, he is a very caring and understanding person. I only visited him the one time for the procedure, but he has followed up with me several times through text and email to make sure I have been healing properly. My experience with Dr. Shumantov has convinced me that he is not only a compassionate provider, but also very smart and skilled. My implant was in a narrow spot and was more difficult to remove than he had anticipated, but several times he reworked his approach and ultimately came through on his promise to remove the implant. Dr. Shumantov’s office is located in Midtown East Manhattan, not far from Grand Central Station. I came from out of state, but there were plenty of hotel choices on the same street as the office. I stayed in the Kimpton Hotel, only a 2 minute walk from the office. Dr. Shumantov also has an office in Orange, New Jersey if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city. His practice was very tidy and keenly decorated, with the feel of what you would expect from a Manhattan locale. His staff was very friendly. His assistant–I want to say his name is Elvis–was very helpful and kind as well. He had a general interest in learning Dr. Shumantov’s technique because he was studying to become a dentist himself. If you think you may have problems stemming from your titanium implant, and want to have it removed, I highly suggest you reach out to Dr. Shumantov. Also, if you are interested in learning of others’ experiences developing health problems after having these implants placed, you can go to this forum. medhelp.org/posts/Allerg… The overwhelming consensus is that titanium implants are completely safe and it is not possible to develop systemic problems as a result of them. Finding a professional who is willing to admit that we do not know everything, even if we have a firm grasp of scientific concepts, and step outside of the prevailing opinion, is very important in instances like this. I found such a guiding professional in Dr. Shumantov. Though my only experience with him has been with the removal of my dental implant and subsequent gum and bone grafts, I have no doubt that his skill reaches into the realm of general and cosmetic dentistry as well. It was definitely well worth the trip to NYC to receive Dr. Shumatov’s care, and I am sure if you seek his services you will be just as satisfied.

I am writing this as an open letter to anyone who needs a dental implant and wants to use the most biocompatible material available in zirconia. Please be advised that there is only one dentist in the greater New York City area, and perhaps the entire United States for that matter, that has the requisite knowledge, skill, and experience to place this type of implant properly. This dentist is Dr. Veselin Shumantov DDS. What I have learned is that others can say they have the necessary training and certification to do the procedure, but such empty statements cannot match the real life experience of over ten years with the zirconia material that Dr. Shumantov possesses. By being initially trained in Europe, where zirconia has been used extensively for over the past fifteen years, Dr. Shumantov has a distinct advantage over other dental surgeons in the US who most likely took a weekend seminar to establish a bare minimum proficiency. I can only share with you, from bitter painful experience, what happened when I wanted a metal-free implant and went looking for a dentist in NYC who could do this procedure. I was first led to the mecca of dentistry in New York – the Central Park South region of the City – where I found some of the most expensive and highly marketed names in the trade. I was immediately told that they could do this type of implant and not to worry since the surgeon had “the most experience of anybody with zirconia”. Well, after placing implants in teeth 8 and 10, I was informed by a restorative dentist that the implant on #10 was showing too many threads and would most likely fail. Here I was about to learn how false promises soon become very costly. Being a dental novice, I did not understand the implications of his concern and it was not until I researched further and found Dr. Shumantov that I understood how it had become an active source of infection with compromised restorative value. He proceeded to remove the implant as part of a continuing treatment plan for my front and back teeth, which included implants at teeth 7, 9, 13, and 30. I was immediately put at ease with his calm and focused surgical presence and have been very pleased with the results of his expertise. Dr. Shumantov’s experience with zirconia implants afforded him with ability to properly assess my bone, which I have come to learn is really crucial for their optimal placement. I hope that those who read this can benefit from my experience and will make an informed choice for their zirconia implantologist – will you want someone who has placed, at best, a handful as an adjunct to their regular dental practice or do you want someone like Dr. Shumantov who has committed a major portion of his life’s work to perfecting the zirconia implant procedure? For myself, stating Dr. Shumantov is an easy choice and all I can say is later was better than never…

Dr. Veselin Shumantov is a wonderful dentist. After a very unexpected and risky situation with an implant, he took me under his wing to remedy the problem right away. I am now on the path to complete healing and proper replacement thanks to him. Even though I was dealing with a bad situation, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise because now I know an excellent dentist. He is caring and competent. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking the highest level of care.

During my search for a dentist with a holistic perspective, I am proud to have met Dr. Veselin Shumantov. The only dentist to respond to every voicemail message with a return phone call, I thought this was a good start. I was then more encouraged when upon arrival to my appointment I found the offices to be clean and inviting. During his consultation, diet and supplement use was a focus of conversation, in addition to the usual questions about one’s dental hygiene routine. His recommendations encompassed procedures which were cosmetic, practical, and optional. Not once did I feel pressured into making a decision. My procedure was performed in a calm manner and at an unhurried pace. And, I couldn’t help but notice, as others have, that Dr. Shumantov truly enjoys his work. Exemplary of his good-nature, I received a follow-up phone call. I am very happy with the results, and relieved to know there is Dr.Shumantov.

I live in San Diego, CA. but have a New York Invisilign dentist, Dr. Daniel Noor, whom I think is the best. Dr. Noor assisted me in getting my bite corrected with Invisalign via long distance work in designing the appropriate models for the trays, and is one of the few dentist who are advanced enough to use lingual (back of teeth) attachements. He was able to create a space where a tooth was missing from birth to correct my bite. Now that my treatment is complete it was time to find an implant doctor. Due to having metal allergies, I needed to find a doctor who places Zirconia implants. Unfortunately there are only two such doctors in all of San Diego county. After receiving conflicting information from one of the Zirconia specialists here and an implant surgeon, I asked Dr Noor if knew an implant specialist who would be willing to look at a Pano x-ray to give his opinion. He referred me to Dr. Veselin Shumantov, stating that he was an expert in his field. My problem was that the root of an adjacent tooth next the space we provided was curved in such a way that it impeded the space where the implant was to be placed. The surgeon in San Diego who felt he could do the implant did tell me that it would be placed right up against the curved root. My intuition told me that was not a good idea even though he said it would be fine. After emailing Dr. Veselin he responded immediately advising me that there was not enough room for a full size implant and that I would risk having to have a root canal on the curved root if I proceeded with the implant. He may have saved me a lot of future pain and expense. Dr. Veselin with no financial incentive, was willing to to assist me with my treatment review just out of the love for his profession and willingness to serve the people. I would highly recommend anyone in the Tri-state area considering an implant to make an appointment with Dr. Veselin as their first stop. After reading the other reviews, I see finding highly skilled Zirconia implant doctors in your area is just as sparse as San Diego. So why not see the most experienced and highly recommended first. You should be so lucky to have such a doctor in your area. He is obviously someone who cares more about the patient than the dollar. I have done extensive research on implants, and even if I were not allergic to metals, I would still go with Zirconia. Studies I have researched have shown that over many years titanium corrodes and leaches into your biological system, and there is a belief that corrosion if titanium implants may be the reason for implant failures. Here is a great article for further reading: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/art… Hey, don’t forget they used to think lead fillings were safe and nontoxic, so could they have also been wrong about titanium?? JMHO

Dr. Veselin Shumantov is an excellent cosmetic dentist whose patience, attention to detail and excellent work is the best you can find. I had 16 veneers, a bridge and a crown placed on my teeth and they were perfect. If you are going to have cosmetic work done, you should definitely see Dr. Shumantov. I highly recommend him for cosmetic work and complex procedures which other dentists may not have been able to address. I can’t tell you how satisfied I was with the results! People have been amazed by my teeth. I would recommend Dr. Shumantov, without hesitation, to anyone seeking quality cosmetic dentistry. Every detail, every shape, every shade is meticulously planned out and executed to perfection. He gave me back my beautiful smile and I feel like me again. Thank you, Dr. Shumantov!!!

A friend recommended Dr Vaselin Shumatov to do a zirconium implant. I talked to him over the phone and through email and he was able to answer all my question. He made me feel comfortable and and at ease about the procedure. Dr Vaselin Shumatov assured me that there wasn’t going to be much pain and he was right. The procedure took less than an hour and although there was some discomfort, I was able to do everything I wanted to do while visiting New York. I am recommending Dr Shumatov to all my friends.

I cannot say enough of how lucky I feel finding Dr.Shumantov. His professionalism as a cosmetic dentist and the top-notch quality work makes him truly unique. The multiple ceramic implants he put in started feeling as the natural teeth from the moment they were in. And they are beautiful! He created a well planed schedule and made sure that I understood every detail. His is very patient and pays his full attention to how I responded during the procedures. He suggested the post-op options that addressed my concerns of using some specific medications. Dr.Shumantov always accommodates the scheduling conflicts and finds an extra time when I needed it. It has been over a year since I first came to his office and every next visit only reaffirms my initial experience of working with a dentist who really loves his job, thinks of his patients and all around is the best dentist you can find… Thank you so much, Dr. Shumantov, you are FANTASTIC!

I attended Dr Shumantov for implants and can only praise his skill manner and all round professionalism. Unfortunately I had attended another dentist previously and had iuxtaendo implant fitted or I should say badly fitted. Dr Shumantov successfully removed this and I am absolutely delighted with the implants and bridge work he supplied. I want to commend him on his dedication, his commitment and his ability all of which far surpass any other dentist I have encountered in my 50+ years. I live in Ireland and attended him in both Sofia and New Jersey. I would honestly recommend him to anyone considering extensive dental work.

Dr.Veselin Shumantov is the best dentist. I had a huge dental procedure done a year ago by another dentist where they pulled out my teeth and replaced them-resulting in a lot of pain for me. Dr.Veselin Shumantov gave me a lot of advice on how he would fix this, and was so attentive. He is super easy to talk to and makes you feel so at ease because he knows what he’s talking about! I HIGHLY recommend Dr.Veselin Shumantov, and I’m sending my mom to him next!!

Dr. Shumantov is one of the very few dentists on a global scale who practice a truly holistic dental approach with minimum invasion. But he also happens to be one of the very few dentists qualified to implement very specific and complicated dental operations, again with minimum harm to the patient. I was in an urgent need of having my titanium implant removed because of severe metal intolerance that started right after I got the implant done (severe fatigue, brain fog, headache, eczema, lack of concentration, ear pain and numbness, difficulties breathing) and interfered with my everyday life and activities. It was a painful struggle. While researching options for implant removal, I spoke with a lot of dentists with different specialties, including oral surgeons. The answers I received ranged from total refusal to remove it because of the severe damages this procedure would cause to my jaw bone and my overall health; to a total denial that the symptoms had anything to do with the implant at all. Those who still offered an option for removing it, suggested they do it by trephining it out of the bone – a terrifying procedure witch causes severe bone loss and, a high possibility for further damage and, above all, the great risk of breaking the integrity of the implant and leaving behind tiny titanium particles that blend into the bone tissue and thus remain forever part of the body system. Needless to say, this causes persistent and irreversible continuity of the symptoms, combined with a total impossibility for removing the leftovers of titanium particles in the bone matter. After all that hell, I was beyond lucky to find Dr. Shumantov. He is among the very few dentists in the world equipped, qualified and highly experienced to safely remove titanium dental implants. He removed my implant literally within a few minutes; the procedure went very smoothly, he managed to keep the bone totally intact; there wasn’t even a need of bone grafting. And I was surprised to find how all my symptoms magically disappeared almost right away! Thank you one more time, Dr. Shumantov!

I’m happy to highly recommend Dr. Veselin Shumantov. After learning from a research physician that metal implants pose risks of biological incompatibility and chronic health impacts, I began researching alternatives. After a fairly extensive process of educating myself and communicating with quite a few dental centers in both Europe and North America, I found Dr. Shumantov to have both the best communication and the most solid and trustworthy treatment type. My experience after choosing Dr. Shumantov only improved my ability to recommend his practice. He was very professional, excellent equipment, kind manners, clear and intelligent communication, and at every step of the way I had confidence in his surgical skills. After four years my treatment is still in perfect condition and expected to last indefinitely. I have recommended Dr. Shumantov to the group of environmental physicians I work with for their referral needs.

YOU DO NOT NEED A ROOT CANAL!!! 6 months ago, my tooth crumbled and 2 dentists told me I needed a root canal & implant. It’s not good to have metals permanently set in your body so I found Dr. Shumantov by searching for bio compatible implants. When I went to see him, he said I DIDN’T need a root canal at all and would be better off with a crown. I was THRILLED!!!!! A root canal is a really terrible procedure. Not to mention it has also been linked to cancer due to the chemicals used. Dr. Shumantov was super professional and finished the crown in 2 visits. He uses the latest tech and most of the process was painless. The crown also fit perfectly from Day 1!! Six months later, the crown still feels like any other tooth! (Crowns have a tendency to get infected, give you bad breath, and fall off after several months if not done properly). I can’t recommend Dr. Shumantov enough! If anyone tells you that you need a root canal, go see him for a better opinion!! (Or to have it done with materials that aren’t harmful / toxic). Thanks again Dr. Shumantov!!! I’m so lucky I found you!!! 🙂

I cannot say enough of how lucky I feel finding Dr.Shumantov. His professionalism as a cosmetic dentist and the top-notch quality work makes him truly unique. The multiple ceramic implants he put in started feeling as the natural teeth from the moment they were in. And they are beautiful! He created a well planed schedule and made sure that I understood every detail. His is very patient and pays his full attention to how I responded during the procedures. He suggested the post-op options that addressed my concerns of using some specific medications. Dr.Shumantov always accommodates the scheduling conflicts and finds an extra time when I needed it. It has been over a year since I first came to his office and every next visit only reaffirms my initial experience of working with a dentist who really loves his job, thinks of his patients and all around is the best dentist you can find… Thank you so much, Dr. Shumantov, you are FANTASTIC!

I have been a patient of Dr. Shumantov for several years. I had a complicated case requiring bone grafting, old titanium implants removal and placing new multiple zirconium implants. Before my initial visit to Dr. Shumantov I had spoken to several top dentist surgeons in New York and New Jersey area. First of all, almost none of them had experience and knowledge in the area of holistic dentistry. For that reason they were extremely hesitant working with zirconium implants. Nevertheless, they were the top paid doctors! From what I know,(and I researched this topic extensively) zirconium implants require much higher precision and skill level than titanium implants. Dr. Shumantov was even able to fix the crown that the doctor who initially put it refused to fix, because he was not sure if he could do it without breaking it! Dr. Shumantov was able to do it in no time. At this point Dr. Shumantov already placed multiple zirconium implants for me and the result is excellent. He works with titanium implants as well. Dr. Shumantov is very patient and detail oriented. He is one of the rare dentists that stands behind his work. If you are looking for a dentist that has it all, don’t look anywhere else. This is your doctor!

Attention YELP moderators: do not erase my review, rather call me to confirm at 856-692-5886. I am 76 years old and on Dec.12th ,2009 a grandson was getting married; on Dec.1st, my four tooth bridge broke and feel out! My dentist just retired and I tried to find a dentist and asked for an emergancy appointment, but I was told I’d have to wait for a cancellation. Needless to say, I couldn’t wait, so I went on the internet and found Dr.Veselin Shumantov. I am so…pleased that I did, because I was intersested in zirconia implants (for health reasons) and found him! He not only fixed my broken bridge temporarily,so I could smile at the wedding, but I had two zirconia implants done in his new office. I was truely amazed how wonderfu the proceedure was, I had NO PAIN, during or after, no swelling, no bleeding!! The next day my daughter came to check me out and scolded me because I was chewing gum and vacuum cleaning. Since then she has had a zirconia implant herself and her daughter will be going to Dr. Veselin, too, because second molars never developed. And my husband has since became a patient, also. I AM TRUELY A HAPPY PERSON AND HAVE A GREAT SMILE TO SHOW IT! I can not say enough about Dr.Veselin Shumantov, we travel hours for him to be our dentist and met people in his office that travel from Canada to receive his services, I’ve seen a girl come out of his dentist chair, saying “I’m so happy, I’m so happy!!” Besides being a unique professional dentist, he is a very compassionate, caring person. He not only is our dentist, he has become our friend. Thanks, Dr Veselin! Gladys ,Vineland N.J.

I did an extensive search when I was looking for metal-free zirconia implants. I discovered that only a very limited number of dentists can provide such procedure. Besides Dr. Veselin Sumantov, I spoke and had appointments with several dentists and I did not feel comfortable with their advices and treatment plans. Dr. Shumantov showed great expertise and was able to immediately answer numerous questions, not only related to zarconia implants but to the overall dental treatment process. I felt much more comfortable with his knowledge, expertise and experience with zirconia implants and crowns than with other dentists. Dr. Shumantov put both a zirconia implant and zirconia crown for me and I am happy with my choice of going forward with him with this procedure. Also, I would like to point out a huge difference between Dr. Shumantov and numerous other dentists. He is very patient and he is willing to work with a patient, answer questions and do research to make a patient comfortable. His goal is to provide excellent service. There are various types of zirconium implants and crowns on the market and Dr. Shumantov has knowledge, expertise and experience to provide patients with excellent service, advice and guidance. I would highly recommend Dr. Veselin Shumantov.

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