Shelly Abramowicz, DMD, MPH
| Department | Plastic Surgery |
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| Hospital Title | Principal Investigator | |
| Academic Title | Instructor in Surgery | |
| Phone | 617-355-6082 | |
| Fax | 617-730-0842 | |
| Location |
300 Longwood Avenue Hunnewell 158 Boston MA 02115 |
Research Overview:
Dr. Abramowicz's research interests focus on orthognathic surgery, cleft lip and palate, and temporomandibular joint disorder. She has been a primary investigator on studies involving the etiological factors in the development of cleft lip and palate, as well as a twenty year follow up study for patients who underwent disc repositioning for Temporomandibular joint internal derangement.
In addition, Dr. Abramowicz has also extensively researched and compared different TMJ reconstruction systems including custom and Bioment prostheses.
About Shelly Abramowicz:
Shelly Abramowicz received her DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. While at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Abramowicz also obtained a master’s degree in Public Health. She completed an internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida.
Key Publications:
- Abramowicz S, Dolwick MF. Intraoperative Prediction of Soft Tissue Positioning for Advancement Genioplasty Using an Anteriorly Placed Screw. Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. 2008 Oct;66(10): 2166-7.
- Abramowicz S, Lewis SB, Dolce C, Dolwick MF. TMJ Reconstruction after failed Teflon-Proplast Implant: Case report and Literature Review. Int J Oral Maxillofacial Surg. 2008; Aug:37(8): 763-7.
- Abramowicz S, Stabah SL, Dolwick MF, Chen DR. Orthognathic Surgery in a patient with Hemophilia: Report of a case. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2008;105(4):437-9.
- Machon V, Abramowicz S, Paska J, Dolwick M.F. Autologous Blood Injection for the Treatment of Chronic Recurrent Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation. Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. 2009 Jan;67(1): 114-119.
