Dr. Shahid Rahim Aziz, MD, DMD, FACS is an oral surgeon in Newark, NJ specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma surgery. He graduated from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Shahid Rahim Aziz, MD, DMD, FACS is affiliated with University Hospital, RUTGERS HEALTH - UNIVERSITY DENTAL ASSOCIATES and HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC.
110 Bergen Street Room B854
Newark, NJ 07103
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.
TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.
There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahid Rahim Aziz, MD, DMD, FACS for Medicare patients.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shahid Rahim Aziz, MD, DMD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Shahid Rahim Aziz, MD, DMD, FACS graduated from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1996. He has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Harvard School of Dental Medicine (1996)
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Shahid Rahim Aziz, MD, DMD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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I have never regretted trusting a doctor more. To start, he gave me terrible advice pre-surgery that resulted in a hormone imbalance so intense I had cystic acne all over my face for months. I still have some of the scars 2 years later. Second, although he advised me not to worry, that this surgery would not change my face in any drastic way and that any changes I did see would be minimal and positive, the reality is that having surgery with him had significant repercussions. The most serious among them is that part of my nose collapsed, but I've had issues with the entire lower half of my face. The worst part is that when I told him something wasn't right, he tried to convince me that everything was normal. He did try to offer me some minimal help, but nothing so significant as to show he was all that invested in making things alright--he's an agreeable person, but I really felt like underneath that he was more interested in making sure I didn't sue. He tried to send me off to some completely unqualified friend of his to fix my nose, which I turned down. He did refund me part of the cost of having surgery with him, but not all. It all felt very half-hearted. Meanwhile, fixing this is costing me tens of thousands of dollars I really can't afford to spend. Honestly, I should have sued.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shahid Rahim Aziz, MD, DMD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$77,731
VSP SYSTEM, VSP CRANIAL $45,818 |
NA $11,146 |
Leibinger Orthonagthic $8,225 |
MEDPOR TITAN $5,250 |
VSP Orthognathic $2,986 |
Other $4,307 |
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$63,209
CMF Orthognathic $26,450 |
Traumaone $11,657 |
CMF & Thoracic Product Portfolio $7,544 |
Virtual Surgical Planning $5,925 |
CMF & Thoracic-None $379 |
Other $11,255 |
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$57,327
TRUMATCH $26,836 |
NA $14,316 |
MATRIXMIDFACE $13,532 |
EXTERNAL FIXATION $750 |
$1,894 |
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$13,829
Surgical Planning $107 |
Osteosynthesis $20 |
$13,702 |
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$11,933
$11,933 |
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$6,654
TRUMATCH $1,629 |
Power-ECOS $899 |
Vivigen MIS Delivery System $459 |
Dental Implant $390 |
Power-Osteopower $283 |
Other $2,994 |
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Dr. Shahid Aziz specializes in trauma surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: dental implant surgery, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and cleft lip and palate repair. He is professionally affiliated with the University Hospital.
