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2. Dental extraction - Wikipedia

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   Extractions could be categorized into non-surgical (simple) and surgical, depending on the type of tooth to be removed and other factors. A dental x-ray image (radiograph) showing the shape and number of roots of the molars which cannot be observed in the mouth directly.

3. Alveoloplasty - Wikipedia

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   Alveoloplasty is a surgical pre-prosthetic procedure performed to facilitate removal of teeth, and smoothen or reshape the jawbone for prosthetic and cosmetic purposes. [1] In this procedure, the bony edges of the alveolar ridge and its surrounding structures is made smooth, redesigned or recontoured so that a well-fitting, comfortable, and ...

4. Socket preservation - Wikipedia

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   Socket preservation or alveolar ridge preservation is a procedure to reduce bone loss after tooth extraction. [1] [2] After tooth extraction, the jaw bone has a natural tendency to become narrow, and lose its original shape because the bone quickly resorbs, resulting in 30–60% loss in bone volume in the first six months. [3]

5. Tooth transplant - Wikipedia

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   The classical tooth transplant technique involves the extraction of the donor tooth and preparation of the recipient site using the donor tooth as a template. [10] The use of surgical template has been proposed to minimise extra-alveolar time for the donor tooth. [10]

6. Crown lengthening - Wikipedia

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   Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure performed by a dentist, or more frequently a periodontist, where more tooth is exposed by removing some of the gingival margin (gum) and supporting bone. [1] Crown lengthening can also be achieved orthodontically (using braces) by extruding the tooth.

7. Tooth impaction - Wikipedia

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   Depending on the dentist (and the health authority's guidelines in that country), and the situation, impacted teeth may be extracted or left alone. Extraction may be contraindicated, simple, or surgical, depending on the location of the teeth. Sometimes, a surgeon may wish to expose the canine for aesthetic purposes.