dental surgery

Oral medical procedure

Dental surgery is any surgical procedure performed on the teeth, gums, jaw, or surrounding oral structures.

The term covers everything from routine tooth extractions to complex jaw reconstruction.

A dental surgery is also a British term for a dentist's office: The dental surgery opens at nine.

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teeth cleaning · prophylaxis · oral examination · dental examination · dental hygiene

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