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  2. Guided bone and tissue regeneration (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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    D048091. [edit on Wikidata] Guided bone regeneration (GBR) and guided tissue regeneration (GTR) are dental surgical procedures that use barrier membranes to direct the growth of new bone and gingival tissue at sites with insufficient volumes or dimensions of bone or gingiva for proper function, esthetics or prosthetic restoration.

  3. Bone grafting - Wikipedia

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    A surgeon places a bone graft into position during a limb salvage. Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone in order to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant health risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly. Some small or acute fractures can be cured without bone grafting, but the risk ...

  4. Subepithelial connective tissue graft - Wikipedia

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    In dentistry, the subepithelial connective tissue graft (SECT graft, and sometimes referred to simply as a connective tissue (CT) graft) is an oral and maxillofacial surgical procedure first described by Alan Edel in 1974. [1] Currently, it is generally used to obtain root coverage following gingival recession, which was a later development by ...

  5. Alveolar process - Wikipedia

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    59487 52897, 59487. Anatomical terms of bone. [edit on Wikidata] The alveolar process (/ ælˈviːələr, ˌælviˈoʊlər, ˈælviələr /) [1] is the portion of bone containing the tooth sockets on the jaw bones (in humans, the maxilla and the mandible). The alveolar process is covered by gums within the mouth, terminating roughly along the ...

  6. Veterinary surgery - Wikipedia

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    Dogs - Dental prophylaxis is commonly performed to remove tartar and treat periodontal disease. This procedure is usually performed under anesthesia. Other common procedures include extraction of abscessed or broken teeth, extraction of deciduous teeth, root canals, and removal of gingival hyperplasia and epulides.

  7. Pet owners called to spay or neuter to reduce pet overpopulation

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    The cost of surgery is based on the animal's weight. ... the clinic also offers a range of surgical services including dental care, mass removals and complex procedures like amputations and ...

  8. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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    Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. [5] In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. [5] It is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide. [7][8] In its more serious form, called periodontitis ...

  9. Graft (surgery) - Wikipedia

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    Graft (surgery) Grafting refers to a surgical procedure to move tissue from one site to another on the body, or from another creature, without bringing its own blood supply with it. Instead, a new blood supply grows in after it is placed. A similar technique where tissue is transferred with the blood supply intact is called a flap.