Dr. Patrick A Abbey D.M.D
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3000 E. FLETCHER AVE STE 100 TAMPA FL, 33613About
Dr. Patrick Abbey is a Florida native, born and raised in Sarasota. He attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate and dental degrees. Following dental school, he completed his Oral and Maxillofacial ...
Board Certification
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Details
Dr. Patrick A Abbey D.M.D's Expert Contributions
Stitches are loose after extraction. What do I do?
Probably not a big deal, but YES, call your surgeon to ask and make sure. READ MORE
How are crossbites treated?
That should be evaluated by an orthodontist. It might be able to be resolved with orthodontic movement alone, or occasionally will require some form of surgical expansion of the palate. READ MORE
I have a crooked smile. Do I need surgery to correct this?
You should start your evaluation with a competent orthodontist. What looks "crooked" may be a simple tooth alignment issue or could be a skeletal problem (that might need surgery AND orthodontics to correct). They could properly diagnose the issue and advise appropriately. READ MORE
How is TMD diagnosed?
A clinical exam, in office CT scan and MRI. This will allow differentiation of muscular and joint etiologies for the pain and direct appropriate treatment. READ MORE
What is dentalveolar surgery?
Typically bone is removed to expose the impacted tooth, which is then extracted. "Dentoalveolar" refers to the tooth (Dento) and the adjacent bone (alveolar). READ MORE
How is a tumor removed from the jaw?
It depends on what type of tumor and its size. This might be approached from inside the mouth, or an incision from outside along the jaw line. READ MORE
Do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed?
Most likely. The recurrent pain is probably from infections that keep recurring, and these could get worse or cause irreversible damage to the teeth in front of them. READ MORE
Does an impacted tooth require surgery?
Yes, an impacted tooth can develop a myriad of conditions that only get worse over time. READ MORE
What are the potential treatments for TMJ?
Yes, and it is best to start with the most conservative options available. Typically, most patients would begin using a type of bite guard appliance. An MRI is often needed to diagnose the condition more completely. TMJ pain can be muscular or within the joint (or both) and needs a full exam and work up to be able to tell what might work for you. READ MORE
Can facial birth defects be treated with oral surgery?
Yes there are, and for a cleft lip the earlier the better. They would typically treat that in infancy, or as soon as the child able to tolerate surgery. The classic timing involved the "rule of 10's" which referred to over 10 pounds, over 10 weeks old, hemoglobin (blood count) over 10 READ MORE
What is the treatment for an irregular jawline?
Yes, there would be several options open to treat that appearance. It would likely depend on whether it affected the way your teeth fit as well. The entire jaw may need to be shifted, or possibly just an area recontoured. There are also conditions that could be treated with a type of implant that would provided symmetry. You need a CT scan and exam to properly diagnose. READ MORE
I had a car accident that caused my bottom jaw to be out of place. Can surgery help me?
The short answer is "yes," but depends on exactly what happened at the time of the trauma. Dr. A READ MORE
My wisdom tooth is piercing my gum. What should I do?
Try to keep the area as clean as possible to avoid an infection, rinse vigorously with salt water multiple times during the day. The only "cure" will likely be to have the wisdom tooth removed. READ MORE
Is there a follow-up required to the cleft lip surgery?
Yes. The team that did the surgery should be seeing her on a regular basis as she grows. Often there is a sequence of procedures that should be accomplished at the right times that are age dependent depending on the extent of the cleft that she had. READ MORE
What does facial reconstructive surgery involve?
That usually is dependent on the injuries they suffered. Sometimes it is rebuilding something that is missing, or repositioning something that became displaced or out of position. Often times the reconstruction is too involved to accomplish in a single surgery and must be staged. READ MORE
What are the steps involved in maintaining good oral hygiene?
Sounds like you are doing a great job! You should see a general dentist once a year at your age for professional cleaning and X-rays to rule out any other issues. READ MORE
After a root canal are there chances of an infection in the jaw?
Yes. The root canal gets rid of the infection INSIDE the tooth, but there is still typically infection in the bone that needs to resolve. Occasionally, this can continue in spite of the root canal. You should return to the provider that did the root canal for them to evaluate. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of dental problems in children?
Make sure you have a fluoridated water supply, and that she brushes after eating sweets. Even at that age, she should be seeing a Pedodontist (child dentist) once a year. Although they are baby teeth, she needs them to stay in place to avoid a bad eruption problem of her adult teeth. READ MORE
Clicking in my jaw
They are likely looking to rule out a more severe TMJ (jaw joint) problem. Hopefully, the click is not causing jaw pain or headaches. The consult would be a good idea to help avoid future issues. READ MORE
Wisdom teeth pain after they're gone
No. They should take a panorex X-ray to evaluate the extraction sites and make sure there are no other complications that are happening. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate professor University of Florida OMFS 2014 - 2018
Professional Memberships
- AAOMS, ABOMS, ACOMS,
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