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What category does extraction of a tooth fall into? endodontics, periodontics, preventative?
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Oral surgery: The specialty is oral surgery, though most dentist are perfectly capable of removing teeth of varying difficulty.
Answered 12/14/2012
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Exodontia: Exodontia (oral surgery)is the category of dental intervention that deals with or defines the removal of teeth.
Answered 8/30/2013
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