Dr. Mastrovich Implant Mechanical Rescue is truly exceptional. From my very first call to the moment I sat in the dental chair, this was hands-down the best experience I've ever had in a dental practice. Not only were both of my implants successfully saved, but I also left with a clear understanding of why they failed, what to watch for going forward, and how to prevent it from happening again -- which is incredibly empowering as a patient. The entire team is knowledgeable, calm, and genuinely caring. You can feel that this is a group of professionals who love what they do, and that confidence shows in every step of the process. The atmosphere is welcoming, efficient, and reassuring -- exactly what you want when dealing with something as stressful as implant failure. If you need expert care for implant complications, this practice is truly stellar. I couldn't recommend them more. read more

Dr. Mastrovich and his staff are very professional and caring. They saved my hundreds of dollars and time by fixing my 20 year old implant. I didn't need to start over. They explained the process in advance and had everything ready to go as soon as I arrived. I am very lucky they are in Southern California. No one else in the US does this kind of denistry. read more

Dr. Mastrovich is truly the best of the best. After visiting five specialists in the Bay Area for a broken implant screw (my implant is 25 years old), no one was willing or able to remove it -- even though the implant itself was in perfect condition. I was told I might need surgery to remove and replace the entire implant. I was referred to Dr. Mastrovich in Escondido and flew from San Francisco to see him. It was absolutely worth it. He specializes in removing broken implant screws, and he handled my case with confidence, precision, and clarity. He successfully removed the screw and saved me from a much more invasive (and expensive) procedure. Valerie and Lori were amazing -- professional, warm, and thorough throughout the entire process. If you have a complex implant issue, broken screw don't hesitate. He is worth the trip. read more

Dr. Mastrovich is an expert in his specialized field of dental implant retrieval. He is very kind and takes the time to explain all aspects of his proposed treatment. His staff, Lori and Valerie are very efficient, friendly and compassionate. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and we had a very positive experience in their elegant office. G&J S read more

Dr. Mastrovich is a miracle worker and his staff were the most caring and supportive dental team that I've ever experienced in my lifetime. I'm so extremely happy with my results and that Dr. Mastrovich was able to put my dental restoration right back on track versus starting completely over again. I highly recommend them... Thank you! read more

From the time we started communicating to the very end of my visit it was with professionalism and class. I needed my abutment removed because it was fractured so I was referred to Dr. Mastrovich by my orthopedic surgeon for the removal because Dr. Mastrovich is a specialist, and that he is. I was treated so well by the staff and himself that I felt like I'd known them for years . He was very clear with the information about the procedure and what are the next steps to successfully save my implant. I highly recommend Dr. Mastrovich and his team. read more

My dentist recommended Dr. Mastrovich for a broken implant. From check-in to follow-up, the staff were friendly and professional. Dr. Mastrovich and Valerie guided me through every step, keeping me informed and comfortable. The procedure was quick and painless. Highly recommended. read more

I am truly thankful to have found Dr. Mastrovich. He was recommended to me by both my dentist and oral surgeon. Everything about my experience was top notch, white glove, and world class. It started with Valerie making me feel extremely comfortable when I first spoke to her, all the way leading up to my appointment. I was extremely concerned that my implant was at risk, but Dr. Mastrovich, was calm and confident throughout the procedure and walked me through it step by step and educated me about implants. I couldn't be happier with my experience and would recommend Dr. Mastrovich and his entire team to anyone who is having issues with their implant. read more

Dr. Mastrovich and his wife Valerie are the most competent team I've ever worked with in dentistry. There is no close second. If you have a broken abutment and screw, book with them. It's your best chance of recovery. I hope Dr. Mastrovich and Valerie never retire. For the longer version of my story, please continue reading. When I was 12 I had an accident. The kind that unfortunately you spend the rest of your life dealing with in one way or another. In retrospect, things could have been much worse, but when the girl standing next me during a tennis doubles team swung a little too hard, both of my front teeth were compromised. I was overjoyed when I finally got a dental implant in 2016, restoring a smile that I didn't love for the previous for 14 years. Then late last month, I bit down on a nice piece of pork loin, and my crown fell out. Since I originally had the implant done in NYC and I have since relocated back to the west coast, I reached out to my general dentist in the Bay Area to the most competent prosthodontist he knew. The good news from my local prosthodontist was that only the screw had broken, not the implant. The bad news was that he didn't have the training or tools to remove the broken screw. The material and precision required made it a challenging task, as my implant system is 100% zirconia, meaning both the screw and implant are ceramic. Even a slight error in retrieving the screw could fracture the entire implant, necessitating a complete redo. While in the dentist's chair, I frantically Googled who could extract broken dental implant screws for my specific implant system (Z-systems). When most results were research papers and YouTube videos aimed at other dentists instead of the normal marketing language, I realized I was in deep s***. Fortunately, I stumbled upon a blog post by Dr. Mastrovich, detailing a case study with his technical assessment, algorithmic approach, tools, and techniques used, and evaluations of different approaches, especially those from previous extraction attempts by other dentists. When I got home, I researched further and discovered that Dr. Mastrovich has a 25x microscope, has handled 1300 of these cases, is well-versed in many permutations of the problem across various implant systems, and stays updated on the latest developments in the field, including an AI-based implant identification app mentioned in one of his recent blogs. I also noticed a Nikon D850 setup in one of his office photos. As a hobby photographer, I recognized the weight of that camera, which told me Dr. Mastrovich doesn't compromise on his tools. I reached out immediately to book an appointment. A few days later I learned that the prosthodontist in the Bay Area had given me the wrong specs! I didn't have a screw but an abutment! Dr. Mastrovich independently discovered this by contacting the Z-systems manufacturer. I knew then and there this was the right best person for the job. Long story short, I had the abutment retrieved a week ago successfully, with no damage to the implant. I also learned that Dr. Mastrovich has taught himself to make many of his tools. Over the past two decades, I've encountered many dentists, some of whom are long-time professors at prominent dental schools like UCSF and UCLA. It's clear to me that Dr. Mastrovich operates on first principles and is a pioneer in his field. In my view, he is someone who teaches those who teach others. In an effort to replace the abutment and crown post-extraction, I've also reached out to over 30 dentists across the US and Canada. I could probably write a blog on the comparative differences between dental offices, but one surprising observation is the frequent lax attitude towards HIPAA. The number of times I've seen prominent dental offices using @gmail accounts for patient communication or back-channeling patient records without explicit consent is shocking. Valerie holds the line here. Your privacy is actually respected as a patient and as a human being. In every field, there are people who defines the state-of-the-art. If you're 'lucky' enough to need this service, you're truly lucky to choose Dr. Mastrovich and Valerie. read more

When you're dental implant needs a tap and die set! Had implants done in 2009 by another doctor. Hard to say if it was the material or work but the bolt that is screwed into the implant (think of a nut) broke. Implant is fine, but bolt holding the tooth in broke, very odd. Dr. Mastrovich clearly doesn't drink, his hands were crazy stead to back out a screw that but buried in my jaw and less than a MM. Also this broke off 5yrs ago so it had all kinds of build up calcium build up. Wasn't cheap at $880 per hr, but he's the Mcgyver of dentistry, making his own tools for unique repair. He had it done in less time than quoted which saved me money. Hope to never see him again:) But if I have any other problems he's the man. BTW, very friendly and communicative staff. Off is immaculate, you can tell the man is OCD as he washes his hands and dries the sink after, exactly what you want when you have an issue like mine. read more

Dr Mastrovich was a class act! Very gentle when administering the shot, barely could feel it. It was very obvious that he has decades of experience!! He was super informative the entire time, plus he had a screen on the ceiling so I could see everything he was doing, which was pretty neat!! 10 Stars!! Hopefully I'll never have to go back, but I highly recommend him and his staff ( who were all suburb in the care and attentiveness they provided me!! read more

Wow, in such a stressful time this was a really pleasant experience! I would recommend anyone having issues Dr. Mastrovich can help with......go to him first. No reason to see anyone else; such a great experience compared to the other 2 specialists I went to before him. He isn't the only one that make experience pleasant. His team is just delightful!!! read more

The whole team at Dr. Mastrovich's office were professional, polite and accommodating. Dr Mastrovich explained everything and was very knowledgeable about every aspect of the process. I felt relaxed and at ease the entire time I was there. read more

Dr. Mastrovich and Valerie are a wonderful team. We're lucky to have them here in San Diego. I can't recommend them highly enough. Dr. Mastrovich can fix implants that no one else can. He came highly recommended from my top notch prosthodonist and didn't disappoint. I trust this office. And they are such nice and caring people as well. Chris Lehman read more

Dr. Mastrovich and his staff are AMAZING! From the moment you walk in their office you feel at home. They make you feel comfortable in every way. Dr. Mastrovich is very knowledgeable and confident in his skills which puts you at ease. He explains everything thoroughly as it's taking place. Very happy and satisfied with their services! read more

What a nice man. I could tell he really loves his job. He was excellent at explaining what he was doing as he did the procedure. After he was finished he gave me a professorial presentation on what he had done. Everyone in the off was very friendly! read more

They were able to remove some of the old threads from an abutment that was broken off and drilled out years ago. If they hadn't been able to remove the old threads, I don't know what I would have done. What a great service they provide! Their office staff and dental assistants are so friendly and accommodating. Dr. Mastrovich has dedicated his life to helping people with problems with their implants. He's amazing! read more

Dr. Mastroviich had to research type of screw used in repairing a loose implant. He worked quickly and gently in disassembling the tooth. Then researched the possible manufacturer, using the clues given by the loose screw. He answered my questions, and I felt completely relaxed knowing that he was an authority in his field. Valerie was very informative before the procedure and answered my many questions with warmth and friendliness. Highly recommend to anyone needing special repair of a dental implant. read more

I was referred to Dr Mastrovich for a broken implant screw that was lodged inside the implant. With the help of his assistant, he was able to remove the broken screw from the implant. Thanks to his excellent dental skills, I was able to keep the implant rather then having a new one installed. Kudos to Valerie at the front office too, she was very kind and informative. I would definitley recommend Dr Mastrovich to others with implant issues. Thanks again. read more

I got a broken/stuck screw in my implant , my general dentist could not get it out, so I was referred to Dr Mastrovich, it was such a nice experience in his office, the stuck piece was successful removed, I also got a nice educational course on how the implant and abutment pieces are put together. Actually the nice experience started with Valerie, I had never had my dental procedures explained as clearly to me before the visit as Valerie did, every little detail, was taken care of and followed through . His work is so specialized, and I feel lucky and privileged to have such a special doctor in our area. read more

Words cannot express how thankful I am for Dr Mastovich and his team. They all pulled together and turned a very bad situation from a broken screw inside my implant to a better than new implant that did not have to be redone. He worked relentlessly to fix it and did. I cried all the way home with relief. I hope you never have to go through this but this is the angel that can fix it for you. Thank you, thank you ,thank you. read more

Today I had such a great time with the Dr.Mastrovich team. They are amazing people and Doctor by himself a great and professional master of what is he doing. So many tools, so many useful stuff there, he can fix everything, I tell without exaggerating, he is very positive, likes jokes and that's wonderful. They help me to book appointment as soon as possible, Doctor helped with my issue, did his job perfectly and quickly, and we even talked about life. Really recommend! read more

fantastic to have an outstanding, talented, exceptional dentist solve a major problem expertly, efficiently and with exceptional talent!! one of a kind and a true leader in all of dentistry!!! read more

Very happy with Dr. Mastrovich and his team. I was referred to them by my general dentist to remove a broken implant screw. Dr. Mastrovich and his team had removed the broken screw with ease. Great communication throughout the process from the time to set up the appointment to the day of. Would definitely recommend their services! read more

I highly recommend Dr Mastrovich if you are in need of very specialized dental implant work. I was referred to him by my dentist when I broke a crown off at the abutment and a piece was left still attached to the implant . Dr Mastrovich had the specialized instruments necessary to remove the material, painlessly without further damage to the implant. This skillful procedure and his engaging personality made my visit to his office a lot easier than I had anticipated. I'd also like to acknowledge the rest of his staff they put me at ease and made me feel as if I had been a long time patient. Valerie, his office manager, was especially helpful and personable. If I had a business she would be getting a job offer from me. read more

Too expensive. The cost is more than the Implant. No guarantee it won't all happen again. Edward Scott

Dr Mastrovich and his staff are amazing. Professional, highly knowledgeable, yet warm and kind, all at the same time. I could not be more pleased with my experience. read more

Dr Mastrovich did what no dentist had been able to do with the issue I had with my dental implant during the last few years - he took out the screw that was stuck in the implant. He did it with the special tools he had made for this specific job! As a result, he saved the implant, which is a huge deal, as otherwise it would have required to be extracted, followed by new bone grafting and re-implanting (people who have gone through the process of getting dental implants would know how much time and pain and expense that entails).... It was well worth the wait and everything! Dr Mastrovich, Valerie and his friendly staff made the process so pleasant and worry-free that's almost impossible to experience anywhere nowadays. I am very grateful and happy we were referred to Dr Mastrovich and hope that others who need his help would be able to get connected with and treated by him. read more

Excellent care by a crew that is passionate about providing efficient service. This office is well organized and the doctor is the best!

How can someone give a five star rating to someone you dread going to? In my case, it was very easy. Dr. Mastrovich removed the broken screw from my implant quickly and painlessly. He then explained in common terms, what he had done. Valerie was warm and personable, and was on top of things from my initial contact. She even responded to me while she was on vacation at 10:00 PM. I highly recommend this team. read more

My general dentist couldn't get the abutment off of my implant so he referred me to a prosthodontist to get it off. The prosthodontist told me he had only done a couple of these but he would be "very conservative" in working on it in case he wasn't able to get it off. I then asked him what he would do if he couldn't get it off. He said that he'd refer me to Dr. Mastrovich who does this all the time. I thanked him for his time and went to Dr. Mastrovich. Boy am I thankful I did. He has done hundreds of these and got the abutment off without any damage to the implant. I'm so thankful that I saw Dr. Mastrovich. read more

this is the man to see, in fact the ONLY man to see if you have something "hinky" going on with a dental implant. He is a fine machinist, loves his work, creates his own tools, and I don't believe there is problem he couldn't fix. The office staff is wonderful and kept me informed of the progress of my case. I am very glad to know that this standard care is available. Thank you!! read more

When my dentist said that my implant was loose I was naturally concerned. When he told me that I needed to see a specialist to fix it I realized it was not an ordinary occurrence. Luckily for me I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Mastrovich who is a renowned educator and lecturer in the field of Dental Implant Repair. In less than an hour Dr. Mastrovich diagnosed and solved my implant problem with a precision that was pure artistry. I recommend that anyone who has dental implant(s) take a minute to enter Mastrovich Dental into your phone contact list. Hopefully your implant will never need repair, but if it does you'll be glad to have the preeminent expert just a phone call away! read more

Awesome skills for tough cases. Thanks for the rescue! ​

Dr. Mastrovich and his staff were exceptional in every way! Not only is Dr. Mastrovich an expert in dental restoration, but during and after the whole process, he explained what he was doing, and showed me with models what was happening with my teeth. He even showed me hi-definition color photographs of the restoration! His staff is also amazing. His business manager, Valerie, communicated with me before the procedure, informed me of everything I needed to know, answered any questions, and was superb as well! Many thanks to Dr. Mastrovich and his team, as I am back on the road to full dental health! read more

I was desperate to find a solution for an old implant that needed a new crown and abutment. I had been to four "implant specialists" who literally told me they could not help me! I was on line searching and found Dr. Mastrovich. It appeared that maybe I had actually found a real specialist. I had an initial virtual appointment to describe my issues and I then went in for my first appointment. I knew from that first appointment that I was in the best hands! Dr. Mastrovich knew everything about anything having to do with implants! He had equipment that no other dentists have to determine what brand of implant I had and if he was not able to identify the brand, he was able to make the abutment that I needed! I was SO GRATEFUL to be in his care. The assistant is extremely knowledgeable as well. Valerie in the office is so sweet and helpful. Very professional office! I now have a new abutment and crown. The crown is WAY BETTER than the first one. The shape, color and fit is perfect. It looks just like a real tooth (unlike the old one). I was truly blessed to find Dr. Mastrovich and HIGHLY RECOMMEND him for implant restoration or any other complicated dental issues. Forever grateful to you Dr. Mastrovich! Sharon read more

Impressive clinically and delightful personally! Dr. Mastrovich's is not just one in a million. He is one in 7.8 billion! Only he combines such high expertise in dentistry with a genius-like mechanical engineering ability. His passion for creatively problem-solving structural implant problems is amazing. In my case, he built his own tools and amazingly removed a broken screw and abutment while also caring for my wellbeing. His team is outstanding. Valerie has the highest EQ (emotional intelligence) and especially genuine way to create a positive experience for patients. They combine caring and phenomenal results in a precious and rare way! read more

I had the same excellent experience with Dr. Mastrovich and his wonderful staff (Valerie and Sheila) as expressed in the other reviews. Two local Palm Desert dentists threw up their hands and could not fix my defective (loose) implant. Dr. Mastrovich fixed it within 30 minutes! Such a high level of courteous and professional care is far too rare these days and I wish continued success for this fine dental organization in the coming months and years. Thanks for giving me such great dental treatment! read more

I had the best dental experience of my life yesterday. Dr. Mastrovich and his staff are simply wonderful. He fixed a broken implant that others said could not be done. From the first phone call with Valerie to the hand shake leaving I am profoundly appreciative. After 15 years one of my dental implants broke with the implant beside it becoming loose. I visited my dentist and did a followup visit with my implant doctor. It looked like nothing could be done to repair the broken implant. Then I got a call from my dentist who had found Dr. Mastrovich and asked me to look over his web site and watch the videos. ( https://mastrovichdental.com ) I called and spoke with Valerie who guided me through the preparations for a visit. We arrived early for the appointment and Valerie greeted us with a smile, handshake and immediately made us feel very welcome. When it was time I was taken back and greeted by Dr. Mastrovich who said "Hi, I'm Charlie". Throughout the visit he and his staff made me comfortable and ensured I knew what was happening. He has repaired over 600 broken implants. His knowledge and expertise are unparalleled. He quickly identified the problem using his specialty equipment which itself is very impressive. The 60 power microscope allowed him to see and repair the problem. Each step of the process was photographed through the microscope. My dentist had supplied the wrong replacement pieces but Dr. Mastrovich was able to find the appropriate hardware and quickly solved the issue. We were attended by an observer from the implant company who was there to learn from his process. So my two broken implants from 15 years ago will be restored to use with new crowns and continue their useful life. Dr. Mastrovich and his staff made it possible and I am truly grateful. It was truly an honor to be worked on by these wonderful people. For all these reasons I recommend then. Five stars are truly insufficient. Thank you Dr. Mastrovich and staff! read more

I was referred to Dr. Mastrovich by my local Dentist who needed expert assistance to complete my case. . Patients fly in to see him from all over the United States (and beyond). Dr. Mastrovich is highly skilled and was able to fix the problem in under 30 minutes and I was on my way! This is definitely the Dr. you want if there is an issue with your dental implant. The entire staff - from Doctor, Office Manager Valerie Mastrovich and the knowledgeable Dental Assistants are experts in their field and the environment is calm -and comfortable. No stress involved and no pain involved. read more