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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentists who practice this specialty are usually referred to as oral surgeons. They are specialists in the surgical treatment of the oral cavity and the bones within the face. Typical procedures they may perform include: Simple extractions, Complex extractions involving removal of soft tissue or overlying bone or remaining roots, Impacted teeth (especially wisdom teeth) involving removal of soft tissue and/or overlying bone, Soft tissue biopsies, Removal of tumors in the oral cavity, Implant placement, Complex jaw realignment surgeries (orthognathic surgery) involving facial or bite discrepancies, Jaw or facial fracture stabilization (repair of fractured cheek or jaw bones), Repair of soft tissue problems (cleft palate or lip)

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Detailed And Extensive Oral Evaluation—Problem-Focused, By Report:
A detailed and extensive problem-focused evaluation entails extensive diagnostic and cognitive modalities based on the findings of a comprehensive oral evaluation. Integration of more extensive diagnostic modalities to develop a treatment plan for a specific problem is required. The condition requiring this type of evaluation should be described and documented. Examples of conditions requiring this type of evaluation may include dentofacial anomalies, complicated perio-prosthetic conditions, complex temporomandibular dysfunction, facial pain of unknown origin, severe systemic diseases requiring multi-disciplinary consultation, etc.