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List of Common Procedures
The following list represents the most common procedures typically performed in the Dental Department of Chrysovalantou Clinic.
·Extraction of Teeth
An extraction is the process of removing a tooth or tooth parts like roots from the alveolar bone. A dental extraction is performed for a wide variety of reasons, including decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure, mobile teeth because of severe periodontal disease, broken or fracture teeth and roots, wisdom teeth, suppernumerary and for orthodontic reasons.
·Removal of Wisdom Teeth
·Frenectomy
Frenectomy is a surgical procedure that removes and adjusts a thick band of tissue at the tongue base or attaching the gums to the lips.
·Alveoloplasty
Alveoloplasty is an oral surgery procedure where the alveolar bone that supports the teeth is adjusted and shaped, most commonly in preparation for denture wearing.
·Tori Removal
Tori and exostoses are thickening or out-growths of bone, found in the upper or lower jaw. Removal of these areas of excess bone helps denture wearing, oral hygiene and relief from irritation.
·Expose Tooth
An oral surgical procedure used to guide eruption of an impacted permanent tooth as part of an orthodontic treatment plan. This procedure consists of uncovering a tooth (expose) and when required placement of a surgical bracket (bond) in order to assist in the positioning of the tooth in dental arch.
·Supernumerary
Supernumerary teeth are “extra” teeth beyond the usual number. These “extra” teeth can form in different areas within the upper and lower jaw. Supernumeray teeth are removed in order to avoid complications related to permanent tooth crowding, hygiene and tooth pathology.
·Biopsy
A biopsy is the surgical removal of oral soft tissue, teeth or bone to be examined for changes or irregularities. The tissue in question is analyzed/examined by a physician specializing in pathology (oral pathology) for cell type in order to provide a diagnosis and guide for further treatment if it is necessary.
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