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Dental Surgery

Dental surgery refers to any surgical procedure carried out on the teeth, gums, or jawbones. It is typically performed by a qualified oral surgeon or dentist.

Examples of dental surgeries include:

1. Tooth Extraction: The removal of a tooth due to severe decay, infection, or crowding.
   Sample sentence: After experiencing intense tooth pain, John underwent dental surgery to have his wisdom tooth extracted.
2. Dental Implants: The surgical placement of artificial tooth roots to support dental prosthetics like bridges or dentures.
   Sample sentence: Sarah finally regained her confident smile after getting dental implants through surgery.
3. Jaw Reconstruction: Surgical procedures aimed at correcting jaw and facial abnormalities like misalignment or deformities.
   Sample sentence: Andrew underwent dental surgery to correct his underbite and improve his jaw alignment.
4. Gum Grafting: A surgical technique where tissue is taken from another part of the mouth and grafted onto receding gums.
   Sample sentence: Maria's dentist recommended dental surgery to address her receding gums and protect her tooth roots.

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