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Tooth Extraction

A dental extraction (also referred to as tooth extraction, exodontia, exodontics, or informally, tooth pulling) is the removal of teeth from the dental alveolus (socket) in the alveolar bone.




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  1. Renee Yurovsky16 July 2021 at 05:17

    Thanks for sharing this information on tooth extractions. Your articles are always filled with detailed information on the many different dental procedures. Have a wonderful rest of your day and keep up the posts.
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