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  2. Dental extraction - Wikipedia

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    The flap is raised using periosteal elevator to expose the area of interest. The flap is held out of the way with an instrument such as a rake retractor. A small gutter of bone is drilled away around the tooth to make space into which an application point for instruments can be achieved.

  3. Periodontal surgery - Wikipedia

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    The presence of bacteria, in the form of dental plaque/tartar/calculus on the root of a tooth, can cause inflammation of the gums resulting in gum disease. This can lead to bone loss around the affected teeth and if left untreated, lead to tooth loss. [ 7 ]

  4. Crown lengthening - Wikipedia

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    Thus, tooth extraction may be a reasonable treatment option. The tooth could then be replaced with a dental implant. Alternatively, orthodontic extrusion can be used to achieve crown lengthening. Using brackets, light forces can be used to pull the tooth away from the gums within a few months.

  5. Gingivectomy - Wikipedia

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    Gingivectomy is the primary treatment method available in reducing the pocket depths of patients with periodontitis and suprabony pockets. [4] [5] In a retrospective comparison between different treatment approach to periodontitis management based on the initial and final gingival health, conventional gingivectomy was proven to be more successful in reducing pocket depths and inflammation ...

  6. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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    These bacteria infect the gum tissue surrounding the teeth, leading to inflammation and, if left untreated, progressive damage to the teeth and gum tissue. [9] Recent meta-analysis have shown that the composition of the oral microbiota and its response to periodontal disease differ between men and women.

  7. 5 things you never knew could damage your teeth and ... - AOL

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    Bottled water may be a bad idea. It's not the water, but the lack of fluoride.

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