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What is the primary purpose of tooth extraction?
What is the primary purpose of tooth extraction?
- To prevent the spread of severe gingival disease
- To treat chronic tooth infections (correct)
- To create space for wisdom teeth
- To remove extra teeth blocking others from coming in
When might a tooth extraction be necessary in preparation for orthodontic treatment?
When might a tooth extraction be necessary in preparation for orthodontic treatment?
- Malformed teeth
- Extra teeth blocking other teeth (correct)
- Fractured teeth
- Severe dental caries
What is a common indication for tooth extraction?
What is a common indication for tooth extraction?
- Insufficient space for wisdom teeth
- Teeth in the fracture line
- Extra teeth blocking other teeth
- Supernumerary or malformed teeth (correct)
What was a common treatment for various medical conditions before the discovery of antibiotics?
What was a common treatment for various medical conditions before the discovery of antibiotics?
What is the purpose of a dental bone graft?
What is the purpose of a dental bone graft?
Which dental procedure is used to treat a dead tooth by surgically removing the root tip?
Which dental procedure is used to treat a dead tooth by surgically removing the root tip?
Which procedure involves the surgical removal of gingiva?
Which procedure involves the surgical removal of gingiva?
What causes the destruction of tooth structure?
What causes the destruction of tooth structure?
What does a local anesthetic do in dental procedures?
What does a local anesthetic do in dental procedures?
What condition can occur following extractions when the blood clotting process is disturbed?
What condition can occur following extractions when the blood clotting process is disturbed?
What is a common reason for tooth extraction?
What is a common reason for tooth extraction?
When might a tooth extraction be necessary according to the text?
When might a tooth extraction be necessary according to the text?
What is a condition that may indicate the need for tooth extraction?
What is a condition that may indicate the need for tooth extraction?
What is a possible reason for tooth extraction as mentioned in the text?
What is a possible reason for tooth extraction as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of a dental bone graft?
What is the purpose of a dental bone graft?
What is the most reliable and longest-lasting teeth replacement option available?
What is the most reliable and longest-lasting teeth replacement option available?
What condition can occur following extractions when the blood clotting process is disturbed?
What condition can occur following extractions when the blood clotting process is disturbed?
What procedure involves the surgical removal of gingiva?
What procedure involves the surgical removal of gingiva?
What causes the destruction of tooth structure?
What causes the destruction of tooth structure?
What does a local anesthetic do in dental procedures?
What does a local anesthetic do in dental procedures?
