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What is the primary purpose of surgical extraction?
What is the primary purpose of surgical extraction?
- To replace extracted teeth with implants
- To perform complex dental surgeries
- To extract teeth or roots that are difficult to remove using routine extraction methods (correct)
- To treat impacted teeth
In which of the following cases would surgical extraction be indicated?
In which of the following cases would surgical extraction be indicated?
- A tooth with long, thin roots (correct)
- A tooth with no previous extraction attempts
- A tooth with shallow decay
- A tooth with a small restoration
What type of bone condition may necessitate surgical extraction?
What type of bone condition may necessitate surgical extraction?
- Soft, porous bone
- Bone with minor irregularities
- Normal bone density
- Dense, sclerotic bone (correct)
What is a common reason for using surgical extraction?
What is a common reason for using surgical extraction?
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When might a tooth with a large restoration and root canal therapy require surgical extraction?
When might a tooth with a large restoration and root canal therapy require surgical extraction?
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