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Last updated: 11/24/2009

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BOOKS

Harris, N. O., and F. Garcia-Godoy. Primary Preventative Dentistry, 6th ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2003.

Peterson, L. J. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 4th ed. Amsterdam:...

Elsevier Science, 2002.

Scully, C. Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine: A Practical Guide. London, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003.

Tronstad, L. Clinical Endodontics. New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2003.

PERIODICALS

Devlin, H., and P. Sloan. "Early Bone Healing Events in the Human Extraction Socket."International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 31 (December 2002): 641-645.

Magheri, P., S. Cambi, and R. Grandini. "Restorative Alternatives for the Treatment of an Impacted Canine: Surgical and Prosthetic Considerations."Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry 14 (October 2002): 659-664.

Moscovich, H. "Fitting Restorations from Extracted Teeth."Journal of the South African Dental Association 55 (August 2000): 411-412.

Rosted, P., and V. Jorgensen. "Acupuncture Treatment of Pain Dysfunction Syndrome After Dental Extraction."Acupuncture in Medicine 20 (December 2002): 191-192.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 9700 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018-5701. (847) 678-6200. .

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 625 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1820, Chicago, IL 60611. (312) 642-0070; FAX: (312) 642-8584. .

American Dental Association. 211 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. (312) 440-2500. .

British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons. 35–43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, UK WC2A 3PN. .

OTHER

American Dental Association. [cited April 3, 2003]. .

Bristol Biomed. [cited April 3, 2003]. .

Dental Review Online. [cited April 3, 2003]. .

Emory University. [cited April 3, 2003]. .

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A dental extraction (also referred to as exodontia) is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to prevent restoration. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.

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